The striking features of the demonstration can be outlined using the first four letters of the word chemistry. C-H-E-M is used as an acronym to introduce what the students will actually see, hear, feel, and experience during the demonstration.

This article describes an activity which uses 4% PVA to produce poly fibers.

Procedure and discussion of a demonstration of chemistry and school spirit.

It has recently come to our attention that hospitals are a source of plastic items that can be used by chemistry teachers at the precollege or college level. These items are discarded from operating rooms but have not come in contact with any of the patients; therefore, they are perfectly safe to use.

I was pleased to note the emphasis placed upon the environment in the May 1992 edition of the Journal of Chemical Education . At the same time I am disturbed by an article which was placed in this edition.On page 414 of the article, Chemistry for Kids [1992, 69, 413|, the use of AgCl, Ag2Cr04j and Pbl2 is suggested. In