ERIC Number: EJ1013536
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Apr
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The Hazardous-Drums Project: A Multiweek Laboratory Exercise for General Chemistry Involving Environmental, Quality Control, and Cost Evaluation
Hayes, David; Widanski, Bozena
Journal of Chemical Education, v90 n4 p473-474 Apr 2013
A laboratory experiment is described that introduces students to "real-world" hazardous waste management issues chemists face. The students are required to define an analytical problem, choose a laboratory analysis method, investigate cost factors, consider quality-control issues, interpret the meaning of results, and provide management with an action plan for implementation. This lab gives instructors the opportunity to introduce problem-based laboratory teaching method with real-life applications.
Descriptors: Science Instruction, College Science, Secondary School Science, Undergraduate Study, High Schools, Chemistry, Science Laboratories, Cooperative Learning, Hazardous Materials, Conservation (Environment), Problem Solving, Student Centered Curriculum, Laboratory Experiments
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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