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Classroom Activities

Looking for student-led activities to use with your class or club? Our structured assignments provide everything you need to explore the science in your life.

Conflicts in Chemistry

Our Conflicts in Chemistry role-playing simulation games are designed to get your club or classroom talking about history, policy, science, the environment, and the planet.
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The Case of Plastics

Part of our Conflicts in Chemistry role-playing simulation game series, students consider the positive and negative aspects of plastics through research and a debate of the issues.
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The Case of Rare Earth Elements

This Conflicts in Chemistry role-playing simulation game allows students to debate the positive and negative perspectives of rare earth elements from all sides.

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Tours & Trainings

We offer a variety of engaging tours and trainings for your youth, adult, or school group.
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Educational Resources

Engaging and trustworthy educational resources for student assignments or research.
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Scientific Biographies

Learn about the people behind some of the most significant achievements and discoveries in the history of chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences.

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