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James Tarpo Jr. and Margaret Tarpo
Department of Chemistry

K-12 Chemistry Outreach

K-12 Chemistry Outreach helping with Tippecanoe County Partnership for Water Quality event, Wonders on the Wabash.
K-12 Chemistry Outreach Coordinator, Sarah Nern, helping with Wonders on the Wabash.

 

K-12 Chemistry Outreach for the James Tarpo Jr. and Margaret Tarpo Department of Chemistry works very hard to meet the 3 goals set by Purdue University College of Science Outreach:

  • Goal 1: Provide professional development and support for K-12 science and mathematics educators.
  • Goal 2: Create and facilitate programs that develop scientifically literate K-12 students to foster interest and enthusiasm for science and mathematics.
  • Goal 3: Create opportunities for broader impact by working with institutions of higher education, industry, and governmental agencies to support scientific literacy.

  

Hands-on Purdue Science (HOPS) Lab Experiences (Formerly AP Fridays):

Student filling a burette in K-12 Outreach Lab at Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN).
Student filling a burette in K-12 Outreach Lab at Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN).

 

High School teachers can bring their science classes to the West Lafayette campus to participate in labs instructed by Purdue faculty, staff, and graduate students. These sessions are FREE to any schools that register to attend. All labs take place in our updated K-12 Outreach lab space, located in the Brown Laboratory of Chemistry. 

Learn more by visiting our webpage: https://www.purdue.edu/science/K12/LabPages/LabExperiences%20.html

 

 

Professional Development Opportunities

We offer a variety of professional development sessions for educators. These events include content, pedagogy, STEM integration, and GLOBE certification. Click here to view our current professional development offerings, or contact Sarah Nern at snern @ purdue.edu to discuss a professional development session for your school.

Teacher Professional Development in K-12 Outreach Lab at Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN).
Teacher Professional Development in K-12 Outreach Lab at Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN).

 

STEM Certificate Program

This free and virtual program offers a variety of chemistry-related topics. Participants watch a series of 10 short videos and complete corresponding quizzes where they will earn a code. Collect all 10 codes to earn a 'certificate' from Purdue Science K-12 Outreach. This program can be completed individually by students or reviewed together as a class. Check back often for NEW certificate opportunities! Click here to view our current STEM Certificate offerings.  

 

Discover Your Career in STEM

Explore the world of STEM careers through professionals who live it every day. This page offers short, insightful videos from experts working in science, technology, engineering, and math fields, giving you a firsthand look at what these careers entail. Whatever your interest, these videos will help you discover new paths and learn how STEM professionals solve real-world problems. Take a look to find inspiration for your future career in STEM by visiting our keyword searchable repository.

Discover your career in STEM
Search through STEM Career videos by keyword to learn about each STEM professional's career.

 

Virtual Lab Experiences

These free and virtual lab experiences offer a variety of opportunities for students to experience chemistry labs where they will both collect and analyze data. Classroom teachers have the option to request answer keys and access to editable lab handouts. Click here to view our current virtual lab offerings and check back often for NEW labs. 

 

Superheroes of Science 

K-12 Chemistry Outreach is part of Superheroes of Science. Purdue University Superheroes of Science is a YouTube channel and social media network used to host a wide array of science content for educators and science enthusiasts around the globe! Find us, give us a like, and subscribe to keep informed of our most current projects. 

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