From: "Secretary, ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety" <secretary**At_Symbol_Here**DCHAS.ORG>
Subject: [DCHAS-L] ACS Chemistry Ambassadors - Back to School Resources
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 18:49:51 -0400
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From: Nancy McCormick-Pickett

With the start of a new school year, here are some ways you can make chemistry come alive for teachers and students in preK-12, and then relax with ‰??Mystery of Matter.‰?? But share‰??always share!

Be a Science Coach and Help a Teacher Near You

ACS is looking to send 250 chemists back to the classroom‰??as ACS Science Coaches. Will you consider being one of them? You can choose the teacher/grade you want to work with, the school will get $500 to enhance science education, and you get the satisfaction of making a difference. Coaches help teachers by answering tough chemistry questions, advising students on careers in chemistry, assisting during science labs, or giving chemical safety tips. The requirements: Commit to six, 1-hour teacher visits over the course of a year; be a current or retired professional chemist, graduate student, or postdoctoral scholar; and have a passion for inspiring future generations of chemists. Enrollment for 2015-16 school year is now open. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until October 30, 2015.

Share Adventures in Chemistry Web site

Share www.acs.org/kids with teachers, parents and kids. This collection of games, videos, and other fun interactive content is aimed at preK-5 students to help them explore science, with household materials. Post on your social media networks or simply email or tell teachers/parents you know.


Watch, Tweet About, and Enjoy PBS‰??s new ‰??Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements‰??

This new 3-hour PBS series was previewed at the Boston ACS meeting but begins airing around the country now. Check your local listings or watch it at www.pbs.org . Post your reactions on social media and encourage others to watch it too. The cast includes several ACS members.


Sincerely,


Nancy McCormick-Pickett
Manager, Strategic Communications | Office of Public Affairs
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PS: We‰??re always looking for stories from the field about your outreach and feedback about the program. Share your story with us‰??we‰??d love to hear from you!

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