Chemistry in the National Science Education Standards

Models for Meaningful Learning in the High School Chemistry Classroom

About the Book

Chemistry in the National Science Education Standards, 2nd edition, provides models for meaningful learning in the high school chemistry classroom. This valuable resource addresses the science education standards specified by the National Research Council and other issues of interest relevant to the current educational landscape.

High school chemistry teachers and administrators, university chemistry and science education faculty, and professional development providers will recognize this resource as a useful and timely text.

What’s new?

  • Updates on addressing the National Science Education Standards
  • New chapters on technology, English Language Learners, student misconceptions, learning research, AP Chemistry redesign and more...
  • Practical, classroom-tested examples of best practices in secondary chemistry education
  • Recommended Web sites and additional readings

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Introduction: Teaching and Learning High School Chemistry

Chapter 1: Thinking About Standards

Chapter 2: Why Chemistry?

Chapter 3: Chemistry and Unifying Themes of Science

Chapter 4: Inquiry Learning: What Is It? How Do You Do It?

Chapter 5: Chemistry and the Life Science Standards

Chapter 6: Earth System Science Topics in the News: How Teachers Can Use These Contexts to Teach Chemistry and Inquiry

Chapter 7: Technology Standards and the Chemistry Laboratory

Chapter 8: Bringing Social and Personal Perspectives into Standards-Based Chemistry Instruction in an Urban School District

Chapter 9: Content Standards for the History and Nature of Science

Chapter 10: Professional Development of Chemistry Teachers

Chapter 11: Assessment of Student Learning

Chapter 12: AP Chemistry: Course and Exam Review

Chapter 13: Embracing Diverse and English Language Learners in Chemistry

Chapter 14: Prior Knowledge of Chemistry Students: Chemistry K-8

Chapter 15: Using the Research-Based Standards to Help Students Learn

Chapter 16: ACS and Its Role in the Future of Chemistry Education

Acknowledgements

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