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WORKSHOP ON BASIC MICROSCALE CHEMISTRY LABORATORY TECHNIQUES

FOR INTEGRATED MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE

"Technology in the Laboratory"

July 22, 2004

Registration Code:SCIT2012 204034Q

TEKS Oriented----TEEAC Approved---- CE qualified-----G/T qualified by some Region ESC

Experiments will utilize computer acquisition of data and CBL technology to explore integrated chemistry and physics topics. Experiments topics will include Newton's Laws of Motion, gas laws, heat, temperature, and light.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will:

  1. Understand the importance of chemical safety and waste reduction in today's society.
  2. Be able to program a CBL2/LabPro for data acquisition using a temperature probe, pressure apparatus, light probe, and motion detector.
  3. Be able to discuss the relationship between chemical reactions and Newton's Laws of Motion.
  4. Be able to measure changes in the volume, temperature, and pressure of gases using CBL2/LabPro technology.
  5. Be able identify sources of basic forms of energy: heat, light, and electricity in our society.
  6. Have developed the skill and printed resource materials to apply objectives 1-5 in classroom instruction

PROGRAM

All lectures and hands-on laboratories will be held at the Genecov Science Building in Room G223. All theory and experiments will be provided in handout format. The TEKS cited are from Texas Education Code 28.002 with the specific provisions of code 112.21 effective September 1, 1998.NOTE: Due to the similarity in many of the TEKS for each age group, the experiments listed below can easily be adapted for other age groups.

Experiments used in this workshop will be from Middle School Science with Calculators by Don Volz and Sandy Sapatka and adapted experiments from Chemistry with Computers by Dan D. Holmquist and Donald L. Volz. Copying of experiments permitted only if your school has a copy of the book.

8:30-8:45AM 

Arrival, Registration and "Get Acquainted" Genecov Science Building Room 223

8:45-9:00AM 

Welcome, Introductions, and Workshop Overview

"Handheld Technology: What could this mean for your school"

Participants will learn about reducing chemical, equipment and disposal cost through collaboration, emphasizing the importance of 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) and how handheld technology could be an answer.

9:00-9:30 AM 

  MICROSCALE LABORATORY

Experiment 1:  "A Hot Hand"

Participants will learn basics of setting up and operating equipment.

TEKS  6.4A,  7.4A, and 8.4A  "collect, analyze and record information... calculators, field equipment, computers, computer probes..."

9:30-10:30

Experiment 2:  "Heating of Land and Water"

6th Grade TEKS 6.2E, 6.3C, 6.5A,  7th Grade TEKS 7.14A    8th Grade TEKS 8.10A-C

10:30-11:30 PM 

  MICROSCALE LABORATORY

Experiment 5: "Soil Study"

6th Grade TEKS 6.5A&B, and 6.6C     7th Grade TEKS  7.3C, and 7.14B

8th Grade TEKS  8.3C, 8.4A, and 8.14A&C

11:30-12:30PM    LUNCH  (provided as part of fee)

12:30-1:30PM      

 MICROSCALE LABORATORY 

Experiment 8: "Schoolyard Study"

6th Grade TEKS  6.5B, 6.8B, 6.9B, and 6.12B

7th Grade TEKS  7.11B, 7.12A&C,    8th Grade TEKS  8.4B, 8.10A, and 8.11A 

1:30-2:30PM  MICROSCALE LABORATORY 

Experiment 17  "Lemon 'Juice'"

6th Grade TEKS  6.9A, 6.5A&B,    7th Grade TEKS  7.7A, and 7.14C

8th Grade TEKS   8.9A, 

2:30-3:15 PM    MICROSCALE LABORATORY

Experiment 34 "Velocity" (utilizing computer instead of calculator)

6th Grade TEKS 6.6A&B    7th Grade TEKS 7.6A&B  8th Grade TEKS 8.7A

3:15-3:30 Workshop Closure: Teachers are encouraged to reflect on student applications including ways to enhance problem solving and critical thinking skills.  Workshop evaluation and presentation of certificates.

A few sample stations utilizing other types of probes will be set up for calculator and/or computer in order for participants to get a better overview of what is available. 

 Cost includes all necessary supplies for the participants, a personal copy of the laboratory experiments performed with teacher instructions. This does not imply copyright use for classroom unless specifically granted by the author.  

Registration will be through the Tyler Junior College Continuing Education Department. Please see the Registration Form.  Region VII teachers should contact Nita Beth Camp at the Region VII Education Service Center.

Participants will receive a TJC Continuing Education completion of training certificate with the hours of training listed, six hours of TEEAC credit, and any certificates afforded them through collaboration with the Region Service Centers.

Lunch will be provided.

Participants are encouraged to register at least two weeks in advance.

Attendance is limited to 20 so be sure to register early. SO REGISTER NOW!!!

SC REGIONAL MICROSCALE CHEMISTRY CENTER

EPA(OPPT_DFE)-NMC2-SCPETE-SCRMC2

Tyler Junior College (Tyler, TX)

Other Supporters include: ESC, Regions VII and VIII, Ward Scientific, Fisher Scientific, Flinn Scientific, Tyler ISD, John Wiley and Sons Publishers, and Kyndall-hunt Publishers.

Faculty and Staff

Dr. Byron Howell, Coordinator SCRMCC/Instructor of Chemistry

Dr. James Rozell, Instructor of Chemistry

Laboratory Manager

Troy Cenac, Laboratory Specialist

For more Information:

Contact Dr. Byron Howell, Coordinator SCRMCC, 

Tyler Junior College

P.O.Box 9020

Tyler, TX 75711

Tel: (903)510-2528; FAX (903)510-2736

E-mail: BHOW@tjc.edu

 

 

 

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