An initial goal of chemistry laboratory courses is almost always the "proper" use of laboratory resources including glassware and instruments. The proper use of glassware encompasses many topics, such as laboratory safety, technical proficiency, and recognition of function. However, as many chemical educators can attest, at both the K-12 and…

Inadequacies of the traditional curriculum involving laboratory exercises are reviewed; general features of an integrated laboratory program are described. (DT)

In order to make chemistry teaching interesting and relevant, a special course was planned with an intent to teach industrial laboratory techniques to juniors and seniors in high school. The program was taught through laboratory experiments and utilized individualized instruction. List of topics covered in course are included. (PS)