National Chemistry Week  (NCW) is a community-based program of the Office of Community Activities.  This annual event unites ACS local section, businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to our quality of life.  Start with these resources and then explore the rest of our pages, below.

Overview - for the big picture of NCW
Celebrating Chemistry - fun hands-on activities and articles
Test Yourself - with this quiz about common materials in the home

Play this fun interactive game and help Avogadro match elements in his house to objects that contain them.

ACS Past-President Bill Carroll is celebrating National Chemistry Week by traveling to 10 cities throughout the Midwest. Read his blog to learn more about his road trip adventures! Find out if he'll be stopping in your town.

• NCW Poster Contest  - poster competition for children in kindergarten - 12th grade. 
• NCW Chemvention Competition - Student affiliates' chemical invention contest.

Students/Educators  - Activities, articles & resources for students and teachers
Coordinators   - Templates, forms & guidelines for NCW Coordinators
PR Chairs  - Press releases & templates
Industry/Corporate - Ideas for chemical companies and their employees.

• ACS Publications celebrates NCW: free access to "Hot Papers"
• ChemMatters
• Home Safety Council
• Journal of Chemical Education
• National Association of Home Builders
• Order NCW Publications
• Terrific Science: Free Activities
• USGS: Mineral Resources in our daily lives
• USGS: Minerals in our environment

• chemistry.org/kids 
• Chemists Celebrate Earth Day  
• WonderNet   
• Kids & Chemistry