Green Chemistry and the Reduction of Hexane Use
Students look up MSDS for hexane to make links to science in the workplace
Ask students to evaluate green chemistry alternatives to potentially harmful industrial chemicals
They are provided with opposing opinions on green chemistry, research both points of view
hold a class debate to decide whether green chemistry is simply a public relations effort or an innovative solution
BEFORE conducting the debate, set the rules and guidelines. Ethics of professional pracitse: trust, care, respect & integrity.
Gets students involved and passionate about the side they take and helps the other play devils advocate
Ask students to evaluate green chemistry alternatives to potentially harmful industrial chemicals
They are provided with opposing opinions on green chemistry, research both points of view
hold a class debate to decide whether green chemistry is simply a public relations effort or an innovative solution
BEFORE conducting the debate, set the rules and guidelines. Ethics of professional pracitse: trust, care, respect & integrity.
Gets students involved and passionate about the side they take and helps the other play devils advocate