Break down Complex Lab Procedures using Flow Charts
Students will learn the concept of drawing flow charts to break down difficult lab procedures. Students will begin by using labs used in the iCLEM program to practice the skill of flow charts.
Catalytic Oxidation of Acetone by Copper
The Bent Lab in Stanford’s Chemical Engineering Department focuses on studying the selective deposition of thin films in atomic layer deposition (ALD). These films are important for diffusion barriers, in integrated circuits. ALD is a subclass of chemical vapour deposition.
Data Analysis and Graphing for Chemistry
This ETP is designed to get students ready for inquiry based curriculum. Students will be required to base arguments on evidence provided in tables or graphs, by learning how to read them based on column headings, axis, headings, and best fit lines.
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Polymer Chemistry and Applications
A new lesson is created enhancing students comprehension of the concepts of Chemistry with respect to formation of polymers with several applications. Problem solving and creativity using ChemDraw program and experiments are explored.
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Professional Communication
Often in the science classroom, I have students create and give a presentation that highlights what they learned about a topic.
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Using Electroplating to Study Properties of Metals
Students will compare the strengths of oxidizing and reducing agents, and determine resistance to different etching solutions. Students will work in small groups, developing laboratory skills while conducting a lab on electroplating.
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“Real Life” Scientific Inquiry in Chemistry Class Using ChemMatters
Chemistry happens in the world around us, not just in a lab. Every time we cook or clean, it's chemistry in action. Chemists actually spend a great deal of time writing and reading science literature in order to communicate their results and ideas to one another.
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Design and Engineering of Spectroscopes
Students will build a simple spectrometer, and test it to determine the optimal angle for the CD to be placed. They will document both their process and their findings, and share their results with the class in a multimedia presentation.