New England Association Chemistry Teachers Summer Conference
Location:
Fitchburg State College- Fitchburg, MA
Date(s):
8/9/2010 - 8/12/2010
Time:
Workshop:
A Natural Approach to Chemistry/ Electrochemical Cells and the Battery /One in a Million
In this workshop we will explore how to teach core chemistry concepts using a new chemistry
program, A Natural Approach to Chemistry. A Natural Approach to Chemistry is an integrated
program that uses hands-on activities and laboratory investigation as the central focus. This
workshop will use inquiry based laboratory investigations that teach the relationship between
electrons, electricity, and chemistry. How do chemicals store energy? Each group will investigate
the various parts of the lemon battery and the galvanic cell, then we will discuss the related
chemical reactions, and how batteries obtain energy from chemicals.
"Science and Sustainability has changed the way I teach… students no longer ask ‘when will I ever use this?'
because they see the direct connection between science and their world…"
