This article describes a chemistry/art activity that originated in an National Science Foundation--funded two-week STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) academy for grade 4-6 girls. The authors recommend using this investigation in conjunction with other activities focusing on chemical change as a step toward fulfilling the…

Active learning is recognised as a crucial component of university courses in enhancing performance and retention. However, universities face numerous challenges in broadening the provision of active learning, including time constraints, and a lack of staff training and confidence to develop appropriate activities. This article outlines an…

Descriptions of high school chemistry courses are provided, including organic chemistry, introductory chemistry for mathematics-shy students, and a course for eighth-graders taught by high school seniors. (SK)

Provides a point of view that the organic lab is a good place for the student to use and learn problem solving skills while performing the cookbook experiments. Notes that an equilibrium between the theoretical and practical aspects of organic chemistry should be established. (MVL)

Describes the Center for Chemistry Education (CCE) model for teacher development. Provides three examples of professional development programs that were taken primarily from three CCE initiatives that include Teaching Science with Toys, Partners for Terrific Science, and Science Integration in Today's Elementary Schools. (Contains 12 references.)…

Andy S. W. Sae shows how to stimulate interest in science by using a chemical magic show for teaching at the pre-high school level. Richard D. Barnes describes Kinderchem, a visiting science program for the elementary classroom. (JN)

Describes various aspects of the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Colorado, including its history, teaching quality, research programs, and commitment to professional service. (CS)

This document is designed to provide practical information for teaching the Chemistry 20-30 Program of Studies. The first section provides an overview of Chemistry 20, explaining the program philosophy and the relationships among science, technology, and society. The use of concept connections and teaching a course around major science themes is…

Reviews a program for teaching chemistry to non-chemistry majors as a liberal arts program. (SL)

Retired chemists in Delaware have become involved in volunteer program to teach science to elementary and secondary students. A description of the program is provided. Also provided are descriptions of five lessons developed for the program. One of the lessons deals with birthday candles. (JN)

Described is an environmental chemistry course for nonscience majors at McNeese State University. The course emphasizes consumer chemistry. Topics discussed include prescription drugs, refinery processes, nuclear chemistry and chemistry and the environment. Texts, supplementary materials and a detailed course outline are included. (DS)

Examines contributions of the Chemical Manufacturers Association (CMA) to science education through partnerships with schools. Describes several CMA endorsed science programs. (LZ)

Reviews chemistry taught at Westminster High School, Denver, Colorado, and theoretical aspects of hydrolysis. (SL)

Students' attitudes toward chemistry change throughout their educational life. While enthusiasm is observed among 10-12 year-old pupils, in the upper grades the positive attitude changes to lack of interest and the likelihood of dropping the subject or course. This study investigates international researchers' point of view on the decrease of…

Describes a four-week summer science program for high school chemistry teachers. The program was divided into four segments and focused on "Electrons in Motion." Specific areas addressed included instructional methodology, electron transfer processes, electrons and kinetics/chemical reactions, and background information on the tetrahederal atom…