NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK ACTIVITY PATCH

Introduction:

The purpose of National Chemistry Week Activity Patch program is to encourage the participation of youth groups such as the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H Clubs, Campfire USA, YMCA and others in ACS National Chemistry Week (NCW) activities.

To qualify for a patch, youth group members should complete any four of the seven activities described below.  You must be a registered scout or registered in other youth groups prior to completing the activities.  After completing activities, contact Fran Kravitz at the Chicago Section American Chemical Society to receive the patch.  All activities are free to complete including the badge.  There are three types of badges shown below that can be requested.  A youth may enter every year, but only one patch will be sent out after all of the requirements are met.  Please mail youth’s name, contact information on where the youth’s parents can be contacted, completed activities, the name and scouting unit with its location and the type of patch requested to: Fran Kravitz, Chicago Section American Chemical Society, 7173 N. Austin Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 or by e-mail: chicagoacs@ameritech.net

ALL ACTIVITIES MUST BE COMPLETED BY DECEMBER 1, 2005.

Activities:

1. Enter the NCW contests found on the Chicago Section American Chemical Society website: http://ChicagoACS.org .
2. Attend National Chemistry Day at DePaul University on October 15, 2005. Make sure to sign up on the list at the National Chemistry Week Activity Patch booth.
3. Explore the ACS/NCW website http://chemistry.org/ncw and write a short essay about a topic you find interesting.
4. Learn about a career in chemistry and write an essay or draw a poster that tells about, or depicts a famous chemist.
5. Conduct hands-on activities for younger children.
6. Clean up a local stream or roadway.
7. Conduct a food drive for a local food bank or charity.