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Journal Article |
This article explores how integrating computational tools into a general chemistry laboratory course can influence student perceptions of programming and investigates relationships among student perceptions, prior…
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Journal Article |
This study explores the use of Photovoice as a pedagogical tool in two introductory undergraduate chemistry courses for nonscience majors.
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Journal Article |
In this study, the authors describe a Performance Enhanced Interactive Learning (PEIL) workshop model as a supplement for organic chemistry instruction. This workshop model differs from many others in that it includes…
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Take-Home Chemistry: 50 Low-Cost Activities to Extend Classroom Learning (e-book)
eBook |
For high school science teachers, homeschoolers, science coordinators, and informal science educators, this collection of 50 inquiry-based labs provides hands-on ways for students to learn science at home—safely. Author…
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Snow Globe Science: Students learn solution chemistry through an open-ended lab investigation
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Allowing students to experiment to make a product such as a snow globe encourages the development of problem-solving skills, and students learn the concepts behind solution chemistry by determining the best combination…
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Journal Article |
Diagrams and figures play a central role in science and science education. Research has indicated that, when presented and used properly in a classroom setting, these external representations can contribute to students…
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Journal Article |
Allergic reactions to latex are becoming increasingly common. The reactions occur within a few minutes to an hour of exposure and usually disappear within 24 hours. In this article, a student informed the teacher that…
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Web Seminar |
Turn your classroom into a forensics lab and help your students solidify their understanding of chemistry concepts. Join Vernier chemistry specialist Nüsret Hisim as he shares his classroom-tested techniques for…
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Chemistry Now, wrapping up: chemistry of cellophane
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Bizarre advertisement featuring stork holding baby wrapped in cellophane. Looking for something to spark discussion about the importance of scientific investigation? Try out the assets in this learning package created…
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Chemistry Now, the chemistry of crystals: ice, salt
Blog Post |
The way a crow Shook down on me The dust of snow From a hemlock tree Has given my heart A change of mood And saved some part Of a day I had rued. Like Robert Frost in Dust of Snow,…