Methods of Teaching AP Chemistry

Putnam-Westchester Industry & Science Teacher Alliance

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

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:

	enhance your classroom presentations in many areas of the AP Chemistry program.
	encourage teachers to use methods in their classrooms that involve new demonstration ideas
	expand the scope of your laboratory activities using computer interfaced equipment.
	provide a forum for discussion and sharing of their materials and ideas.
	refine your skills in examination preparation

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Topics to be covered will include:

AP Chemistry Program

Assigned Reading Assignments	Monday-	Tuesday-	Wednesday -	Thursday -
	Monday AM- Distribution of Latest Information Network Systems AP Exam Structure Formula Sheet Overview Time Table Textbook Evaluations AP Publications and Multimedia Resources Topic Sequence Laboratory Performance Skills Recommended Experiments based on previous Laboratory Activity Questions Discuss Changes to structure Prepare Equilibrium Lab Monday PM- Micro scale Techniques Vernier Technology Food Coloring Oxidation Light Stick Kinetics	Tuesday AM- Methods of Teaching Kinetics- Tuesday PM Thiosulfate Kinetics-	Wednesday AM Methods of Teaching Equilibrium- Equilibrium and LeChatelier Demos- Wednesday PM Ksp of Calcium Hydroxide- Determination of Equilibrium Constant- Micro scale - Prep. and Standardization of NaOH -	Thursday AM Methods of Teaching -Acid-Base Chemistry Dissociation versus Ionization Preparation of Acids, Bases and Salts Classification of Acids and Bases Bronsted- Lowry Theory of Acids and Bases Degree of Ionization Equilibrium Constants for Acids and Bases Weak Acids and Bases Binary acids versus Oxyacids Determination of Acid and Base properties based on structure Ionization of Water pH titration of monophonic acid w-technology- Thursday PM Methods of Teaching- Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation Titration Calculations Indicators Types of Salts Dissociation of salts Buffers Determination of the pKa of bromcresol green w-computers -

(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.

2009 AP Chemistry Flyer

Date: June 29^th - July 2^nd, 2009.

Time : 8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Cost: $595.00

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:

Directions to Mahopac HS

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

Please make checks payable to PWISTA and mail to:

PWISTA , 67 Fassitt Drive, Mahopac, N.Y. 10541

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