Using Organic Chemistry to Teach Chemistry Concepts

Putnam-Westchester Industry & Science Teacher Alliance

Presented by

Dr. Robert Gamper, Veteran AP Chemistry and Honors Chemistry Instructor, Immaculate High School, Danbury, Connecticut

This one week summer institute will provide an opportunity for high school Chemistry/ Biology teachers to observe significant teaching demonstrations using Organic Chemistry to teach general topics in basic and advanced chemistry.

Topics to be covered will include:

	Hydrocarbon Chemistry (Structures, Isomers, Nomenclature)
	Functional Group Chemistry (Structures, Nomenclature, Reactivity)
	Thermo chemistry
	Bond Energies
	Stoichiometry
	Separation Science
	Intermolecular Attractions
	Polymers
	Molecular Geometry
	Bonding Theory
	Spectroscopy

(each area will include experimental work to support the concepts)

The institute will provide information and materials to participating teachers that will:

	Enhance your classroom presentations in many areas of the Chemistry and Biology Program.
	Encourage teachers to use methods in their classrooms that involve new demonstration ideas
	Expand the scope of your laboratory activities using the make and take concept
	Provide a forum for discussion and sharing of their materials and ideas.

Both experienced and novice Chemistry/ Biology teachers can benefit from this program.

Syllabus

Registration Flyer

Date: July 7th-July 11th, 2003

Time : 8:30 AM-3:30 PM

Notes

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