Inquiry Resources
Target Inquiry - http://www.gvsu.edu/targetinquiry/tidocuments-documents_list.htm
Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning www.pogil.org
Content
Green Chemistry Resources
Beyond Benign - http://www.beyondbenign.org/greenchemistry/greenchem.html
Greening Across the Curriculum at University of Scranton - http://cann.scrantonfaculty.com/dreyfusmodules.html
National Chemistry Week
Deanna Cullen | Tue, 09/03/2013 - 19:28
It is not too early to think about National Chemistry Week which is coming up October 20 - 26. This year's theme is "Energy: Now and Forever". Did you know there is a poetry contest and information about participating in community outreach activities on the ACS web site? Visit www.acs.org/ncw for more information.
High School Chemistry Teachers are invited to BCCE 2014
Deanna Cullen | Wed, 09/11/2013 - 11:49
The Grand Valley State University organizers of BCCE 2014 are working to make the August 3-7, 2014 conference a valuable experience for the high school chemistry teacher.
ACS Chem Club
Deanna Cullen | Wed, 09/18/2013 - 11:17
Do you or anyone you know advise an ACS Chem Club? I have heard of it over the past few years, but I have been busy and didn’t want to add another thing to my plate. When I found out that there are no requirements of what or how much we have to do as a group, I decided that I could give it a try. I appreciate that ACS provides some great resources. You can find many ideas on the ACS web site.
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Scientists confirm new element 115 after atoms collide
Deanna Cullen | Thu, 09/19/2013 - 08:35
Scientists in Sweden confirm new element 115 after atoms collide. Check out this CNN clip for information about the most recently discovered element #115.
Beyond Benign
Deanna Cullen | Thu, 10/03/2013 - 12:59
Environmental studies can be included in any science curriculum. Whether you are looking for lessons to incorporate ideas related to "green chemistry" or you are looking to use safer methods and materials in the laboratory, you will find many great resources at this site. There are new labs and also replacement labs for some of those familar activities that we shouldn't b
ChemMatters
Deanna Cullen | Thu, 10/03/2013 - 13:21
ChemMatters is an educational magazine containing articles on topics for high school chemistry students. The articles explain the connection between what chemistry students learn in school and the world around them.