Putnam-Westchester
Industry & Science Teacher Alliance
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Methods of Teaching AP Chemistry for Novice AP Chemistry Teachers ( Sequence, Vernier Technology, Kinetics, Equilibrium and Acid / Base Chemistry) Presented by
Mark Langella , Veteran AP Chemistry, Honors Chemistry
Instructor and AP Consultant, Mahopac High School, Mahopac, New York
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Walter Rohr, Retired Veteran AP Chemistry and Honors Chemistry Instructor, Eastchester High School, Eastchester, New York and Vernier Technology Consultant
This four day summer institute will provide an opportunity for high school AP Chemistry teachers to observe significant teaching demonstrations, perform experimental procedures using computer interfaced equipment, and to review with presenters a variety of topics covered in AP Chemistry. The institute will provide information and materials to participating teachers that will:
Topics to be covered will include: AP Chemistry Program
(each area will include experimental work to support the concepts) The course surveys the basic structure and content necessary for an Advanced Placement Chemistry course. Chemistry topics such as “how-to” problem solving, Acid and Base Chemistry will be presented along with special emphasis on the descriptive chemistry of reactions. Class size, selection of students, textbooks, and labs will also be addressed. Special attention will be paid to teaching strategies as well as the AP exam and its grading. Laboratory work, suitable for AP classes, will be incorporated into the course. Participants will receive examples of past AP exams, appropriate tests, worksheets, and lab experiments. This Program is designed for Novice AP Chemistry Instructors with less than Six Years AP Experience. 2008 PWISTA Flyers/PWISTA Summer 08 Institute Chemistry.pdf Date: June 30th - July 3rd, 2008. Time : 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Cost: $595.00 ( includes Breakfast and Lunch) Place: Science Wing, Mahopac High School, Mahopac, New York Sponsored by: PWISTA and the College Board Credit : A 30-hour certificate toward in-service credit will be issued for use according to your school district’s policy. Manhattanville College - Three Graduate Science Education Credits available upon completion of Project at an additional cost. SUNY Purchase [Chemistry BCH.1020 ]-Two Undergraduate Chemistry Credits available upon completion of project at an additional cost . For college credit information link: Local Housing Accommodations ( approximately 20 to 30 minutes from HS) Hilton Garden Inn, Danbury, Conn. Hilton Garden Inn, Fishkill, NY Hampton Inn, Fishkill, NY Local Housing Accommodations ( approximately 5 minutes from Mahopac HS) Budget Motor Inn, 215 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 845-628-6991
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