Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Safe, Educational and Fun Performance of Chemistry Demonstrations

Presenter Information

Chad Carman

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!​

Poster Number

32

Faculty Mentor(s)

Tim Sorey

Department/Program

Chemistry

Additional Mentoring Department

Chemistry

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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!​