Click on this link to access the Green Chemistry lesson plans from the Pfizer website and find out more about Pfizer’s involvement in Green Chemistry and education around the globe:
http://www.pfizer.com/pfizer/subsites/
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Recipe for Sustainable Science:
An Introduction to Green Science in the Middle School
Recipe for Sustainable Science is a teacher training institute that provides middle level educators with the process, skills and confidence to study Green Science with their students. Through a simulation, students will apply the concepts of green chemistry to a business model which develops an understanding of the economic, social and philosophical implications of chemical processes.
Curriculum/Institute Highlights
Environment
Enjoy a long weekend in Keystone, Colorado where you will be immersed in the non-biased pedagogy of The Keystone Center for Education. All travel, lodging, meals and activities will be provided through a sponsorship from The Pfizer Foundation.
Green Science Staff
The educational expertise of The Keystone Center is enhanced by highly talented educators who have helped to develop this unit. These teachers have implemented the module in their classrooms and are continually enhancing the materials.
Standards-Based
The simulation addresses national standards from multiple disciplines.
New Resources and Activities
As part of the curriculum, participants receive lab and resource materials to augment implementation as well as printed and electronic copies of the lesson plans.
Partnerships
John Warner, creator of the 12 principles, will share his expertise during the training and business representatives from Pfizer will provide guidance.
Interdisciplinary
The Framework integrates science, math, social studies, and language arts within the simulation.
Green Science Framework
Simulation
Teachers will use a sustainable business model as the mechanism to study Green Science. Students will form companies and compete to create a product based upon the company vision they develop.
Non-biased Approach
Educators gain an understanding of various viewpoints and mechanisms for presenting non-biased content to their students.
Process Approach
The unit brings the process of inquiry to the study of science. The curriculum provides middle level educators with step-by-step instructions to guide students through this process.
Methodologies
The institute incorporates effective and innovative ideas with hands-on activities, role playing, and technology applications.
Directly Applicable
The Recipe for Sustainable Science curriculum is developed and tested by teachers from around the country. These teacher leaders help facilitate the activities during the Institute.
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