Reactions in Chemistry: Theory and Practice in Chemical Systems
This program shows how a theoretical understanding of the driving force for chemical systems can lead to further development of new technologies and to the discovery of new phenomena, in practice. In teaching, this is done through the creation of a close relationship between the science and mathematics of chemical processes, through problem-solving activities. These activities, which are based on a systematic interpretation of chemistry into mathematics, make the connection between theory and practice. These basic skills form the foundation for learning about chemical systems.
Reactions in Chemistry: Chemical Design
This program deals with basic concepts that are required for the understanding of chemical design. The idea is brought about by experiences from everyday life, such as the stoichiometry of baking, the ingredients of soft drinks, the components of drugs, and the chromatography of markers. The tools of the chemical designer — the chemist — are found in the laboratory, and the procedure which leads to the development of new materials is based on scientific investigation. These tools are applied to chemistry teaching in the classroom and to the facilitating of laboratory learning.
Reactions in Chemistry: The Chemistry of Life
This program discusses the chemistry of the wonders of life. It starts off with the way life began, and goes on to deal with the structure and function of biological molecules. It emphasizes the value of relating chemical principles to biology studies, and states that living organisms are huge chemical systems in equilibrium. Thus, learning processes are based on the chemistry of life, and this program shows how effective classroom strategies aim at enhanced learning.
Reactions in Chemistry: Chemistry and the Environment
This program introduces the chemistry of the environment. It addresses selected topics such as water quality and purification, recycling, and the hole in the ozone layer. Bringing the students to awareness of these topics helps them understand important issues in the world around them. In studying chemistry, environmental studies or anything else, the classroom climate is an important issue as well, and the teacher can influence it a great deal.
Reactions in Chemistry: Chemistry at the Interface
In this workshop, cutting–edge technologies are presented, where chemistry is at the interface with other disciplines: tissue engineering, deciphering of the human genome, and agricultural resources for new materials. The future of technology is incorporated into the chemistry classroom, motivating the students with exciting real–world applications and contributing to teaching. The workshop ends with a discussion: What is quality in teaching and how does it influence chemistry students and teachers?
Teaching High School Science: Introduction
This course is the Introductory video to the Teaching High School Science SERIES. This SERIES will help new and veteran science teachers integrate national science standards and inquiry learning into their curricula. Showing science classrooms around the country, the modules cover topics in life science, physical science, Earth and space science, and integrated science. The videos also show a range of teaching techniques and student/teacher interaction.
Teaching High School Science: Thinking Like Scientists
The Teaching High School Science course will help new and veteran science teachers integrate national science standards and inquiry learning into their curricula. This video contains classroom footage and new footage of scientists in the field explain and illustrate the concept of inquiry.
Teaching High School Science: Chemical Reactions
The Teaching High School Science course will help new and veteran science teachers integrate national science standards and inquiry learning into their curricula. In this course students in a ninth-grade Principles of Science and Technology class formulate and explore their own questions about a chemical reaction.
Teaching High School Science: Investigating Crickets
This course will help new and veteran science teachers integrate national science standards and inquiry learning into their curricula. In this course, ninth-grade biology students design and conduct experiments about crickets.
Teaching High School Science: Exploring Mars
This course will help new and veteran science teachers integrate national science standards and inquiry learning into their curricula. In this course, students in an eleventh-grade integrated science class explore how the Mars landscape may have formed.