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Michelle Okroy

Chemistry and physics teacher at Eastlake High School in the Lake Washington School District
ChemEd X Subscriber, Author, Reviewer
ChemEd X Member since: July 2015

Experienced chemistry and AP Chemistry teacher,
Modeling Instruction in Michigan Co-Facilitator- Southeast Region,
Member of AMTA and MSTA

Posts

"Preparation for College General Chemistry: More than Just a Matter of Content Knowledge Acquisition" - A Must Read for All High School Chemistry Teachers
// Thursday, December 31, 2015 • Michelle Okroy
Have you ever wondered why so many undergraduate students struggle with their general chemistry courses in college? Various research studies report that a third of college students taking a STEM related course will either fail, with a D or F, or withdraw from the course with the rate increasing if one focuses on general chemistry specific courses.
student whiteboard of their "model so far"
Chemistry Thus Far . . .
// Wednesday, December 30, 2015 • Michelle Okroy
Using a whiteboard or poster paper each group of students creates their interpretation of the model thus far based on a content unit they are given.
stoichiometry resources
Using Video Resources to Address Stoichiometry Misconceptions
// Thursday, December 3, 2015 • Michelle Okroy
Are students reflecting on what their calculated values indicate? This question constantly runs through the minds of chemistry teachers across the country. Recently educators have seen shifts in instruction that promote connections to real-world phenomena using conceptual depth in understanding.
Are We Asking the Right Questions
Are We Asking the Right Questions?
// Saturday, November 28, 2015 • Michelle Okroy
           “So what corners of the periodic table do I have to memorize in order to get an A on the trends quiz?” This was a question that was asked by one of my students at the beginning of our periodicity unit.
inquiry
What's Inquiry Got to do with it?
// Sunday, October 4, 2015 • Michelle Okroy
               Throughout my teaching career I have always gravitated toward instructional approaches that are indentified as inquiry strategies.