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I m high school chemistry teacher. i like very much your teaching ways. if
there is other ways then please tell me.
> Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 06:07:58 -0700
> From: kftolsdorf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: teacher-talkchemistry@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [Teacher-talkchemistry] Hello!
>
> I use VSEPR theory and teach them the bonding angles, then have them
> construct models with clay and toothpicks. I like clay and toothpicks because
> there are no predrilled holes.... the studdents have to think about where the
> toothpicks (repreenting bonds) go....
>
> Do you use the ABE (or AXE) formula? I use that for non-AP college-bound
> students.
> Write if you need more infor
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> ________________________________
> From: Josh Kinsman <kinsmajw@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: teacher-talkchemistry@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 9:17:25 PM
> Subject: [Teacher-talkchemistry] Hello!
>
> Hi,
>
> I am new to the teacher-talk list so forgive me if I am miss-using this
> learning vehicle. I am a 2nd year high school science teacher from WI. I
> am working on getting licensed in Chemistry, therefore I am taking the
> course: "Reactions in Chemistry." I am taking the workshop/course
> individually so I would like some input from others on some of the
> coursework for the workshop.
>
> I have viewed Workshop 1: Atoms and Molecules. I am now trying to work on
> some of the homework assignments before viewing session 2. I thought there
> was some useful information in Workshop 1. I agreed with the forum of
> teachers in that students must understand atomic structure before they can
> fully understand more complicated concepts in chemistry. Without this
> foundations students will have a hard time understanding why particular
> events in the chemical world occur. I thought there were some good
> activities discussed to develop this understanding of atomic structure and
> the periodic table. One area I would like to learn more about is teaching
> students how to build molecules correctly and understand the geometery of
> molecules. This is difficult for students to visualize because the
> three-dimensional molecules are usually represented in two dimensions. I
> think activities such as the balloon molecular structure or computer
> simulations can provide excellent visualizations for this topic.
>
> Please feel free to comment or ask me any questions. :)
>
> Josh
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