The Chemistry Department is willing to develop kits suggested by teachers. They also have some equipment such as microscopes, pH meters, balances, etc., available separately. Teachers participate in Partnership-sponsored workshops to learn to use the kits effectively in the classroom. The Chemistry Department also holds an Open House for National Chemistry Day held every other year for elementary and middle school students and their parents to encourage interest in science. Students participate in hands-on experiments supervised by Mount Holyoke faculty and senior students.
Emphasis is on having fun with science and seeing how it is related to the daily world.