Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Safe, Educational and Fun Performance of Chemistry Demonstrations
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC Ballroom B/C/D
Start Date
21-5-2015
End Date
21-5-2015
Keywords
Chemistry, Demonstrations, SOP
Abstract
Chemical demonstrations have played a large part in creating interest in the CWU Chem Club (CWU SA-ACS) and drawing in new members. Although the nature of demos are fun, these various phenomena lead to a variety of serious hazards that must be well understood to perform in a safe manner. To ensure safety is our top priority, our club devised a three-part demonstration standard operating procedure (demo-SOP) that includes: (1) chemical preparation in the stockroom; (2) chemical presentation in front of the audience; and (3) differentiated learning that explains the demonstration at a K-8 or 9-12 level that align with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This three-part demo-SOP provides an excellent quick guide for safely preparing and delivering the demo, the equipment needed, how to properly dispose of the chemical waste, and an age-appropriate explanation of the chemistry involved so that the performed demonstrations are as safe and informative as they are fun!
Recommended Citation
Carman, Chad, "Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Safe, Educational and Fun Performance of Chemistry Demonstrations" (2015). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 25.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2015/posters/25
Poster Number
32
Department/Program
Chemistry
Additional Mentoring Department
Chemistry
Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Safe, Educational and Fun Performance of Chemistry Demonstrations
SURC Ballroom B/C/D
Chemical demonstrations have played a large part in creating interest in the CWU Chem Club (CWU SA-ACS) and drawing in new members. Although the nature of demos are fun, these various phenomena lead to a variety of serious hazards that must be well understood to perform in a safe manner. To ensure safety is our top priority, our club devised a three-part demonstration standard operating procedure (demo-SOP) that includes: (1) chemical preparation in the stockroom; (2) chemical presentation in front of the audience; and (3) differentiated learning that explains the demonstration at a K-8 or 9-12 level that align with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This three-part demo-SOP provides an excellent quick guide for safely preparing and delivering the demo, the equipment needed, how to properly dispose of the chemical waste, and an age-appropriate explanation of the chemistry involved so that the performed demonstrations are as safe and informative as they are fun!
Faculty Mentor(s)
Tim Sorey