Describes the summer chemistry camp offered by the University of Nebraska at Kearney which consists of multistage open-ended laboratory projects. Focuses on introducing high school students to principles, methods, and equipment used in academic and professional chemistry laboratories. (Contains 19 references.) (YDS)

Investigates a scientific explanation for black dermographism, a chemical and medical mystery investigated in the 19th and early 20th centuries. (YDS)

Explains a writing assignment in which students select chemical reactions relevant to their lives and use them to write a critical analysis paper. (YDS)

Explains how to use the graded discussion method in chemistry education by using current scientific information. (YDS)

Introduces a demonstration that can be used to explain elementary chemical thermodynamics of heating and boiling. (YDS)

Describes the program Chemistry in an Aquarium which focuses on introducing the fundamental concepts and principles of chemistry in interaction with the ecosystem. (Contains 17 references.) (YDS)

Introduces electrophoresis activities developed for chemistry and biology courses in which students identify the food, drug, and cosmetic identity of the food dyes used in the coating of candies. (YDS)

Describes the cognitive steps a student should go through to be able to answer a chemical equilibrium question and investigates student responses to identifying particular symbols and words. (YDS)

Describes the different types of scientific calculators and explains how graphic calculators can apply to chemical problems. (Contains 19 references.) (YDS)

Introduces a portable and permanent set of the elemental collection including 87 samples of elements which are, minimum, one gram or more. Demonstrates radioactivity, magnetism, fluorescence, melting solids, spectral analysis, and conduction of heat. Includes a display of minerals associated with the elements. (YDS)

Introduces the MATCH program which is based on both mathematics and chemistry and includes material development. (YDS)

Introduces a laboratory science course addressing scientific literacy. Includes three interrelated student projects for the laboratory section of the course. (Contains 27 references.) (YDS)

Explains the concept of mole and presents a teaching approach in which students can experiment with atoms and develop an understanding of mass ratios. Presents 10 examples of chemistry problems involving moles and unit conversations. (YDS)

Explains a simulation that can be used effectively to introduce the concept of dynamic equilibria. (Contains 19 references.) (YDS)

Presents an experiment on the sampling process including sample size and particle size. (YDS)