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Kim, Kris S.; Rackus, Darius G.; Mabury, Scott A.; Morra, Barbora; Dicks, Andrew P. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2017
The Chemistry Teaching Fellowship Program (CTFP) is offered to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers at the University of Toronto as an opportunity to undertake curriculum development and chemistry education research. Projects are run with faculty supervision and focus on designing new laboratory activities, lectures, tutorials,…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Fellowships, Graduate Students, Curriculum Development
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Campbell, Dean J.; Staiger, Felicia A.; Jujjavarapu, Chaitanya N. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2015
The whoosh bottle rocket car has been redesigned to be more reusable and more robust, making it even easier to use as a demonstration. Enhancements of this demonstration, including the use of heat sensitive ink and electronic temperature probes, enable users to find warmer and cooler regions on the surface of the whoosh bottle.
Descriptors: Motor Vehicles, Auto Mechanics, Undergraduate Students, Science Course Improvement Projects
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Bryfczynski, Samuel P.; Brown, Rebecca; Hester, Josiah; Herrmann, Andrew; Koch, Danielle L.; Cooper, Melanie M.; Grove, Nathaniel P. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
Personal response systems are quickly becoming indispensable formative assessment tools in many college-level chemistry courses. With the use of such devices, students are provided with invaluable insights into the skills perceived by the instructor as important, while concurrently, the instructor can gather feedback as to how well students have…
Descriptors: Audience Response Systems, Handheld Devices, Formative Evaluation, Feedback (Response)
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Andraos, John – Journal of Chemical Education, 2015
This paper presents a simplified approach for the application of material efficiency metrics to linear and convergent synthesis plans encountered in organic synthesis courses. Computations are facilitated and automated using intuitively designed Microsoft Excel spreadsheets without invoking abstract mathematical formulas. The merits of this…
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Case Studies, Efficiency, Synthesis
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Tucci, Valerie K.; O'Connor, Abby R.; Bradley, Lynn M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
An innovative, three-year seminar program was developed for undergraduates at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) that supplements the core chemistry curriculum by teaching the auxiliary skills necessary for life as a professional chemist. Advising, good laboratory practice, and information literacy are the strategic components of this program that…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Career Development, Skill Development, Undergraduate Students
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O'Dwyer, Anne; Childs, Peter – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
The main areas of difficulty experienced by those teaching and learning organic chemistry at high school and introductory university level in Ireland have been identified, and the findings support previous studies in Ireland and globally. Using these findings and insights from chemistry education research (CER), the Organic Chemistry in Action!…
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Intervention, Introductory Courses, Student Attitudes
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Godin, Elizabeth A.; Kwiek, Nicole; Sikes, Suzanne S.; Halpin, Myra J.; Weinbaum, Carolyn A.; Burgette, Lane F.; Reiter, Jerome P.; Schwartz-Bloom, Rochelle D. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
We developed the Alcohol Pharmacology Education Partnership (APEP), a set of modules designed to integrate a topic of interest (alcohol) with concepts in chemistry and biology for high school students. Chemistry and biology teachers (n = 156) were recruited nationally to field-test APEP in a controlled study. Teachers obtained professional…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Pharmacology, Partnerships in Education, Chemistry
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Marra, Nancy; Vanek, Diana; Hester, Carolyn; Holian, Andrij; Ward, Tony; Adams, Earle; Knuth, Randy – Journal of Chemical Education, 2011
As a yearlong exploration of air quality and its relation to respiratory health, the "Air Toxics Under the Big Sky" program offers opportunities for students to learn and apply science process skills through self-designed inquiry-based research projects conducted within their communities. The program follows a systematic scope and sequence…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Science Process Skills, Pollution, Environmental Standards
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Pantaleao, Ines; Portugal, Ana F.; Mendes, Adelio; Gabriel, Joaquim – Journal of Chemical Education, 2010
A pedagogical experiment is described to examine the physical absorption of gases, in this case carbon dioxide, in a hollow fiber membrane contactor (HFMC) where the absorption concentration profile can be followed by a color change. The HFMC is used to teach important concepts and can be used in interesting applications for students, such as…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Laboratory Experiments, Science Experiments, Scientific Concepts
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Fagerlund, Johan; Zevenhoven, Ron; Hulden, Stig-Goran; Sodergard, Berndt – Journal of Chemical Education, 2010
To determine the carbonation degree of materials used in mineral carbonation experiments, a fast, simple, and sufficiently accurate method is required. For this purpose, a method based on the reaction between carbonates and hydrochloric acid was developed. It was noted that this method could also be used to teach undergraduate students some basic…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Thermodynamics, Inorganic Chemistry, Measurement Equipment
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Wilson, Evelyn H. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1972
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, General Education, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Education
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Shakhashiri, Bassam Z. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1975
Describes a functional management system which individualizes instruction in undergraduate chemistry courses. CHEM TIPS (Chemistry Teaching Information Processing System) is designed to monitor each student's progress, identify specific weaknesses and strengths in his understanding of the course material, prescribe individual study assignments,…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Feedback, Higher Education
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Davik, John – Journal of Chemical Education, 1980
Presents the author's reasons for supporting the CHEMS program. Also characterizes aspects of his teaching regarded as significant in teaching chemistry, including prompt return of assignments, test retakes, videotaping. inclusion of organic chemistry, ability grouping of students, avoidance of specialization, and departmental testing. (CS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum, Science Education
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Whitmer, John C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1974
Reviews some efforts in elementary school science made since the early 1960's, including the Elementary Science Study, Science-A Process Approach, and Science Curriculum Improvement Study projects. Suggests scientists from all levels of the educational and scientific community assist the implementation of these programs. (CC)
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science
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Kieffer, William F. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1980
Presented are the author's impressions of the status of chemical education during the period from the mid-fifties to late sixties. (HM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Curriculum Development, Educational Development
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