Presents a laboratory experiment in which students study the sampling of solids and statistical analysis. (YDS)

Presents a study investigating the role-playing approach as a teaching method. (YDS)

Many students today are profoundly interested in the sustainability of their world. Introduces Green Chemistry and its principles with teaching materials. Green Chemistry is the use of chemistry for pollution prevention and the design of chemical products and processes that are environmentally benign. (ASK)

Presents an activity that allows students to apply problem-solving skills and chemical principles to calculate the cost for converting a gasoline-powered vehicle to propane. (Author/ASK)

Describes a multidisciplinary, team-taught introductory course on water. Focuses on the chemistry section of this course which used a systems approach to introducing students to the aquatic chemistry of natural systems. (Contains 16 references.) (Author/ASK)

Presents an activity that is suitable for a high school chemistry or introductory college chemistry lab in which students create their own Fizzie-style carbonated beverage and use stoichiometry to calculate the correct mix of citric acid and baking soda. (Author/ASK)

Presents a laboratory experiment intended for blind students that can be used to demonstrate acid-base reactions, carbonate reactions, or endothermic reactions. Includes both instructor information and a student activity sheet. (YDS)

Explains the dos and don'ts of preparing and presenting a paper or a poster. (YDS)

Explains how to use posters as an alternative assessment method in place of traditional written exams in an integrated chemistry, physics, and mathematics course. Investigates the effectiveness of poster exams on student learning. (YDS)

Discusses traditional problem solving approaches. Reports that both high school students and college freshmen struggle with proportional reasoning and introduces a new method for quantitative problem solving at the high school level. (Contains 33 references.) (YDS)

Lists 67 published or marketed chemistry games organized under the following categories: (1) general knowledge; (2) elements and atomic structure; (3) nomenclature, formulas, and equation writing; (4) chemical reactions; (5) solutions and solubilities; (6) organic chemistry, and (8) miscellaneous subjects. Includes a brief description of each…

Describes the "Old Prof" card game, a cross between the "Old Maid" and "Go Fish" card games, as it is used as an icebreaker in an introductory General Chemistry laboratory session. (WRM)

Describes a chemistry-related board game that can be used to build nomenclature, equation-balancing, and product-predicting skills. (WRM)

Introduces puzzles that proved challenging and popular in the Mexican Chemistry Olympiad. Presents data showing that mainstream general chemistry students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln enjoyed the puzzles and were challenged by them. (WRM)

Describes the use of thought-provoking essay questions such as "How does one determine the temperature at which Hell freezes over?" to promote better communication skills among chemistry students. Makes reference to and suggests other thought-provoking questions. (WRM)