The focus of the manual is on conceptual learning of the chemical phenomena in our lives. The manual employs the learning cycle approach, which is used as the underlying model for the guided and open inquiry/application laboratories. The learning cycle is derived from learning theory, is consistent with the nature of science, and has three sequential phases: 1) exploring/gathering data; 2) discussion/concept invention; 3) expansion/application.
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Table of Contents
1. Mass and Volume.
1A. Using Density to Identify an Unknown Metal Alloy.
2. Investigating Properties of Materials.
5. Energy Transfer.
7. Investigating Carbon Dioxide.
8. From Observations to Equations.
8A. Identification of a Substance.
9. Nature of Reactions.
10. Nature of Substances.
10A. Reactions of Acids and Bases.
11. Reactions of Metals and Compounds.
12. Reaction Energetics.
13. Water Testing.
15. The Nature of Polymers.
15A. Separating Plastics.