Science Teachers Turn Knowledge Into Cash

Saturday, March 1, 2003

Science Vein Our Lives Science Teachers Turn KnowledgeInto Cash (NAPSA)—In 1978, federal regulations prohibited the use of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) propellants in almost all aerosol products manufactured and sold in the United States. What’s surprising, however, is that an estimated 60 percent of Americansstill believe that aerosol spray products are bad for the environment. , As part of an ongoJ ing campaign to educate consumers about aerosol products and the environment, the Consumer Aerosol Products Council products have (4 pcg) is sponAerosol been CFC4ree soring a nationfor 25 years. wide necontest, for science classes in grades four through nine. The “Science Class Challenge” encourages students and teachers to learn about the Earth’s protective ozone layer, aerosol products and the environment. As part of “The Science Class Challenge,” 40 prizes of $500 each will be awarded to participating schools based on a random drawing. A grand prize of $5,000 will be awarded for the most creative approach to teaching the subject material. Winning classrooms will also receive a pizza party. To learn more about “The Science Class Challenge,” and for additional information about the environment and aerosol products visit www.nocfcs.org.

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