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Methods of Teaching AP Chemistry for Novice AP Chemistry Teachers

( Sequence,  Vernier Technology,  Chemical Reactions, 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:

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enhance your classroom presentations in many areas of the AP Chemistry program.

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encourage teachers to use methods in their classrooms that involve new demonstration ideas

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expand the scope of your laboratory activities using computer interfaced equipment.

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provide a forum for discussion and sharing of their materials and ideas.

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refine your skills in examination preparation

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Topics to be covered will include: 

AP Chemistry Program

Assigned  Reading Assignments

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Tuesday-

Wednesday -

Thursday -

 

Monday AM-

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Distribution of Latest Information

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Network Systems

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AP Exam Structure

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Formula Sheet Overview

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Time Table

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Textbook Evaluations

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AP Publications and Multimedia Resources

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Topic Sequence

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Laboratory Performance Skills

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Recommended Experiments based on previous Laboratory Activity Questions

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Discuss Changes to structure

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Prepare Equilibrium Lab

Monday PM-

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Micro scale Techniques

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Vernier Technology

 

Tuesday AM- 

Method of Teaching Reactions Unit

Tuesday PM

Labs related to reactions unit

 

 

 Wednesday AM
bulletMethods of Teaching Kinetics
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Food Coloring Oxidation

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Light Stick Kinetics

bulletAcidified Thiosulfate Kinetics Study

Wednesday PM

bulletMethods of Teaching Equilibrium-
bullet Equilibrium and LeChatelier Demos-
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Ksp of Calcium Hydroxide-

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Determination of Equilibrium Constant

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Thursday AM

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Micro scale - Prep. and Standardization of NaOH

bulletpH titration of monoprotic acid w-technology-

 Thursday PM

Determination of the pKa of bromcresol green w-computers -

 

 

I.    Course Description

This course surveys the basic structure and content necessary for an Advanced Placement Chemistry course. Chemistry topics such as equilibrium, kinetics, and “how to” problem solving are presented, along with special emphasis on the descriptive chemistry of reactions. Class size, student selection, textbooks and labs are also addressed. Special attention is paid to teaching strategies, the AP exam and its grading. Some lab experiments suitable for AP classes are incorporated into the course. Participants receive examples of past AP exams, appropriate tests, worksheets and lab experiments.

II.    Goals/Objectives

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

III.   Assignments/Requirements

Assignments for the workshop will be the submission of a detailed lab write ups and calculations of problems assigned during the lab activities. Each Participant will be asked to present AP problems to all the participants.

IV.   Required Texts/Reading

At the workshop, we will distribute to each of participants  a hardcopy of the grading standards for the recent free-response questions as well as a compilation of free-response questions from previous years.  Participants will be assigned AP problems for homework.  Lab data and calculations will be collected and used as part of your assessment.

Online Reading and Assignments http://www.pwista.com/apassignment.htm

V.     Grading Criteria

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50 % - Laboratory Assignments and completed Computations

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40 % - Presentation of assigned AP problem Presentation

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10 %- Attendance

VI.    Attendance Policy

Attendance in all sessions.

VII.   Course Schedule

Date: June 27th- June 30 th , 2011.

Time : 8:00 AM-3:30 PM 

VIII.  Bibliography

Texts

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Brown, Lemay, and Bursten. Chemistry , The Central Science. 11 th ed.

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Zumdahl, Steven. Chemistry.

 Laboratory Manuals

We do not use a lab manuals but rather a collection of labs instructor have  written or from outside sources.

These include:

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Masterson, William L., and Emil J. Slowinski. Chemical Principles in the Laboratory. 5th ed.

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Ehrenkranz, David and John J. Mauch. Chemistry in Microscale.

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Jack Randall, Advanced Chemistry with Vernier , Walter Rohr, Eastchester HS

Demonstration Resources

Shakhashiri, Bassam. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry.

This Program is designed for Novice AP Chemistry Instructors with less than Six Years AP Experience.

Date: June 27th- June 30 th, 2011

Time : 8:00 AM-3:30 PM 

Cost:  $695.00

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.

For college credit information link

Directions to Mahopac HS

Local Housing Accommodations ( approximately 20 to 30 minutes from HS)
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Peekskill Inn

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Hilton Garden Inn, Danbury, Conn.

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Hilton Garden Inn, Fishkill, NY

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Hampton Inn, Fishkill, NY

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Holiday Inn, Fishkill, NY

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Holiday Inn, Mt Kisco, NY

Local Housing Accommodations ( approximately 5 minutes from Mahopac HS)

Budget Motor Inn, 215 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 845-628-6991 A map of 421 Baldwin Place Rd, Mahopac, NY 10541. Click to see the map on MSN Maps & Directions

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