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I previously "NGSS-ified" one of my favorite inquiry labs to begin the kinetics unit; Alka Seltzer Rockets. In this lab students are given a film canister, a quantity of Alka Seltzer of their own choosing and any materials available in the room to investigate factors that affect the rate of reaction.
My university adopted a version of the HyFlex course design to accommodate learning in the time of SARS-CoV 2. In short, HyFlex incorporates an online portion to a F2F (face-to-face) course that can be synchronous and/or asynchronous. Students decidce how to participate.
As much of the world remains affected by COVID-19, some schools remain in virtual or hybrid learning structures for the fall semester. These modified learning environments have significantly restricted classroom laboratory work.
Determining the empirical formulas of ionic compounds based on charge balance is often a challenge for beginning chemistry students. Many visual aides have been developed for this purpose, from repurposing commercial interlocking bricks to custom 3-D printed bricks. This article describes yet another option– upcycled can carriers.
I have been hearing many complaints from colleagues who have growing (if possible) frustrations with teaching online. Are you frustrated? Some of what I hear is that the breakout rooms are not working perfectly well, internet disruptions, students are not engaging, or the time runs out before the problem gets solved in a Zoom breakout room.
Like many teachers, my fall 2020 teaching situation is the craziest I have ever encountered! Crazy does not mean bad, just different, new, and at times uncomfortable and unexpected. I have survived my first week in this new normal with my students. I want to share my reflections and thoughts in case it may help others!
Co-Authored by Iain A. Smellie*, Iain L. J. Patterson*, Adrian Allan**, Bob Worley***
*University of St Andrews, School of Chemistry, North Haugh, St Andrews, United Kingdom, **Dornoch Academy, Evelix Road, Dornoch, Sutherland, United Kingdom, ***CLEAPSS, Brunel Science Park, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
If you know me, you know that I love the Diet Coke and Mentos reaction. It’s so simple to carry out, but yields incredible results! Just drop a few Mentos candies into a bottle of a carbonated beverage and watch the magic take place! See video 1.
You don't have to be a Modeler (i.e., a teacher who practices Modeling Instruction) to appreciate the utility of particle diagrams. Many chemistry teachers use models and diagrams to help students describe how matter behaves at the particle level.
You don't have to be a Modeler (i.e., a teacher who practices Modeling Instruction) to appreciate the utility of particle diagrams. Many chemistry teachers use models and diagrams to help students describe how matter behaves at the particle level.
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