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Workshop registration is restricted to full registrants, undergraduate students, graduate students, and pre-service teachers.  Spouses and kids cannot register for workshops.

01-AM-WS01
Monday, August 3, 8:00 - 9:25 am
Misconceptions in Chemistry: Diagnosis and Cure, $20
Al Hazari, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996, ahazari@utk.edu; Hans-Dieter Barke, Institute for Chemical Education, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany, barke@uni-muenster.de
Students develop their own understanding of how "nature really works." These pre-concepts are brought to school and teachers have to reflect on them for better instruction. In addition, there are "school-made misconceptions" which originate from inappropriate curriculum and instructional materials. This workshop is aimed to help K-16 teachers and professors diagnose and cure the pre-concepts.

01-AM-WS02
Monday, August 3, 8:00 - 10:55 am
Teaching Combustion in the High School Classroom, $30
Brian Rohrig, Jonathan Alder High School, Plain City, Ohio, 43064, blrohrig@columbus.rr.com
Students are inherently fascinated by fire. We will present all the information necessary to do a complete unit on combustion in any high school classroom, using readily available materials. A variety of demonstrations and laboratory activities will be performed. Each participant will receive a bound manual containing a complete unit on combustion. Some topics to be discussed include: candles, matches, stages of a fire, arson, fuels, oxidizers, flares, explosives, fire extinguishers, and fire tetrahedron. A complete write-up of all labs and demos discussed, and complete course notes containing factual information on combustion will be included.
Audience:  high school teachers

01-AM-WS03
Monday, August 3, 8:00 - 10:55 am
New! Vernier Gas Chromatograph and Spectrometers, free
Jack Randall, Vernier Software & Technology, Beaverton, Oregon, 97005, jrandall@vernier.com; Dan Holmquist, Vernier Software & Technology, 13979 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, Oregon 97005
Vernier is expanding its instrumentation offerings through the introduction of an affordable gas chromatograph and line of spectrometers. This hands-on workshop will guide you through the use of the new Vernier Gas Chromatograph. It has a very small footprint, is easy to use, and requires no compressed carrier gas. You’ll be amazed at the results. Experiments with our spectrometers will include visible absorbance spectral analysis, Beer’s law, and emissions. These USB devices can connect directly to a computer or to our LabQuest standalone interface.
Audience: high school teachers and college/university instructors.

01-AM-WS04
Monday, August 3, 8:00 - 9:25 am
A Natural Approach to Chemistry, free
Debbie Carlisle, Lab-Aids, Inc., Ronkonkoma, New York, 11779, akezman@lab-aids.com; Tom Hsu
Join author Tom Hsu for a special preview and hands on examination of selected laboratory activities from his new high school book A Natural Approach to Chemistry.  This workshop takes a fresh look at how chemistry is used today, in and out of the laboratory.  Experiments have been developed to allow the program to do real, quantitative chemistry using only nontoxic chemicals that are easy to dispose of.  Fume hoods are not required and open flames are not used. Selected lab activities will feature a unique equipment package that includes an RGB spectrophometer, safe heater, and probe-ware package, the LAB-MASTER.  The LAB-MASTER is rugged, reliable, and simple to use, and makes accurate quantitative measurements accessible to all students.  Selected labs and other program materials will be provided for all participants.  This workshop is suitable for all high school chemistry teachers.
Audience:  high school teachers

01-AM-WS05
Monday, August 3, 9:30 - 10:55 am
Making Super Science Connections, $20
Al Hazari, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996, ahazari@utk.edu
In this workshop for K-16 teachers and professors, participants will use household materials to do exciting hands-on chemistry activities that are suitable for elementary school students. The activities are from the Institute for Chemical Education's guidebooks entitled, "Super Science Connections" and "Fun With Chemistry" (volumes 1 and 2).

01-AM-WS06
Monday, August 3, 9:30 - 10:55 am
“Energize” your Chemistry Labs with Carolina’s New Inquiries in Science™ Chemistry Series, free
Mike Isley, Carolina Biological Supply, Burlington, North Carolina, 27215, kelly.branchaud@carolina.com
Learn how our new hands-on kit series improves student performance and makes teaching challenging topics effortless. Experience our five-step learning cycle and guided-inquiry approach as you perform activities from our “Exploring Voltaic and Electrolytic Cells” Kit. Free teacher materials and door prizes.

01-AM-WS07
Monday, August 3, 9:30 - 10:55 am
Creating an Interactive Whiteboard using the Nintendo Wiimote, $50
Katharine Davenport Davis, Blacksburg High School, Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060, katied@vt.edu
Johnny Lee Chung pioneered a project that used the Nintendo Wii remote controller's infrared sensor and a program he developed to sense input from an infrared LED.  In developing this software, he has created the ability for teachers to use a projection system, coupled with the Wiimote and a pen containing an IR-LED to serve as an interactive whiteboard, similar to those marketed as a SMART Board, for a fraction of the cost. ; This arrangement has a tremendous advantage over the traditional SMART Board in that it is much more cost-effective, and much easier to repair.  This allows the project to reach students at all schools through differentiated instruction allowing teachers to present a variety of media through a single device to assist in student learning. The Wiimote is connected to the computer via a Bluetooth adapter.  We pair the Wiimote with the computer, and it is used as an IR-sensor for the interactive whiteboard.  Jonny Lee Chung's software has been updated by Goh Boon Jin, and this is the software used to interact with the Wiimote and the IR-pen. The workshop session demonstrates the materials, provides hand-outs that have step-by-step instructions on how to use the software along with screen shots of each step in the process, and creates the IR pens needed to interact with the Wiimote.  The cost of a Wiimote is also included in the registration fee, meaning participants will leave with everything they need to begin using the system in their classrooms.
Audience:  high school teachers

01-PM-WS08
Monday, August 3, 1:00 - 3:55 pm
Brilliant Experiments with the Black Light, $40
Brian Rohrig,  Jonathan Alder High School, Plain City, Ohio, 43064, blrohrig@columbus.rr.com
Don't be left in the dark! Learn how to incorporate the black light in your chemistry classroom. A number of fascinating labs and demos involving the black light will be performed. Each participant will receive a black light, a big bag of materials, and a book containing detailed instructions for performing 39 black light experiments.
Audience:  high school teachers

01-PM-WS09
Monday, August 3, 1:00 - 3:55 pm
POGIL Introductory Workshop, free
Laura Trout, POGIL, Lititz, Pennsylvania, 17543, troutl@e-lcds.org; Diane Krone, Northern Highlands Regional High School,  298 Hillside Ave. Allendale, New Jersey  07401, kroned@optonline.net
Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) is a research based learning environment where students are actively engaged in mastering course content and in developing essential skills by working in self-managed teams on guided inquiry activities. In addition to learning, understanding, and applying new concepts, students also develop important process skills in the areas of information processing, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, communication, management, and assessment. The instructor facilitates student learning by appropriately guiding and questioning the teams as they work through the specially designed activities. During this introductory workshop participants will experience a POGIL classroom activity, and disucss how this type of activity can help students. Activity samples will be provided for both Chemistry and Biology at the high school level.
Audience:  high school teachers

01-PM-WS10
Monday, August 3, 1:00 - 2:25 pm
Digital Resources from the ChemEd DL, free
Linda Fanis, Journal of Chemical Education, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706,
lnfanis@wisc.edu; Lynn Diener, Mount Mary College, 2900 North Menomonee River Parkway, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53222, dienerl@mtmary.edu; Xavier Prat-Resina, Journal of Chemical Education, 209 S. Brooks Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, xavier.prat.resina@gmail.com
Interested in using digital resources in your classroom? Explore the multitude of resources found at the Chemical Education Digital Library (ChemEd DL), a Pathway project of the National Science Digital Library (NSDL). This hands-on guided-inquiry workshop will give you a the opportunity to explore ChemEd DL's innovative collection of educational resources including Molecules 360, Chemistry Comes Alive! video, Moodle courses, the Periodic Table Live! and so much more. In one session you will find new resources and learn how to intergrate it into your classroom cirruculum. Ultimately, the ChemEd DL will be the place on the Web to find or share digital content for chemical sciences education. Learn about how you can use, contribute, share, and organize chemistry education materials through ChemEd DL.
Audience:   high school teachers and college/university instructors

01-PM-WS11
Monday, August 3, 1:00 - 3:55 pm
Chemistry with Vernier, free
Jack Randall, Vernier Software & Technology, Beaverton, Oregon, 97005, jrandall@vernier.com
This workshop offers hands-on experience collecting and analyzing chemistry data using Vernier data-collection solutions. Use our exciting LabQuest as a computer interface or as a stand-alone device with its vivid color screen. Conduct a selection of experiments from the 97 found in our three popular lab books, Chemistry with Vernier, Advanced Chemistry with Vernier, and Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry. Try out our low-cost SpectroVis and Vernier Spectrometer. This workshop is appropriate for high school chemistry, AP Chemistry, or college general chemistry.
Audience: high school teachers and college/university instructors

01-PM-WS012
Monday, August 3, 1:00 - 2:25 pm
“Finding Solutions” for Your Chemistry Labs with Carolina’s New Inquiries in Science™ Chemistry Series, free
Shauna Jordan, Carolina Biological Supply, Burlington, North Carolina, 27215, kelly.branchaud@carolina.com
Increase student understanding of difficult concepts such as solubility, freezing point, boiling point, molar mass, and pressure by using a guided-inquiry approach. Carolina’s Inquiries in Science™ chemistry units provide hands-on activities and supplies that make teaching challenging topics effortless. Free teacher materials and door prizes.

01-PM-WS13
Monday, August 3, 1:00 - 2:25 pm
Learning Chemistry with Software for Molecular-Level Visualization, free
Paul D. Price, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, Texas, 76132, sandra@wavefun.com; Jurgen Schnitker, Wavefunction, Irving, California
Do you see students struggle with the key concepts of molecular science?  Engage your students with simulations that are state-of-the-art and scientifically sound?  Attend this workshop and learn how to remove misconceptions and teach more effectively.  Hands-on workshop using notebook computers. 
Audience:  high school or college teachers

01-PM-WS14
Monday, August 3, 2:30 - 3:55 pm
Promote Inquiry Using Demonstrations, free
Irene Cesa, Flinn Scientific, Batavia, Illinois, 60506, ktheesfeld@flinnsci.com
Looking for ways to incorporate more inquiry-based experiments in your classroom? Asking questions is the heart of inquiry, and there is no better way to get students to ask questions than by presenting exciting, engaging demonstrations! Join us as we present classic demonstrations and describe a series of inquiry-based activities that were developed based on those demonstrations. We will model the inquiry process, sharing a strategy that allows you to develop safe, meaningful inquiry labs on a variety of topics.
Audience:  high school teachers

01-PM-WS15
Monday, August 3, 2:30 - 3:55 pm
A Natural Approach to Chemistry, free
Debbie Carlisle, Lab-Aids, Inc., Ronkonkoma, New York, 11779, akezman@lab-aids.com; Tom Hsu
Join author Tom Hsu for a special preview and hands on examination of selected laboratory activities from his new high school book A Natural Approach to Chemistry.  This workshop takes a fresh look at how chemistry is used today, in and out of the laboratory.  Experiments have been developed to allow the program to do real, quantitative chemistry using only nontoxic chemicals that are easy to dispose of.  Fume hoods are not required and open flames are not used. Selected lab activities will feature a unique equipment package that includes an RGB spectrophometer, safe heater, and probe-ware package, the LAB-MASTER.  The LAB-MASTER is rugged, reliable, and simple to use, and makes accurate quantitative measurements accessible to all students.  Selected labs and other program materials will be provided for all participants.  This workshop is suitable for all high school chemistry teachers.
Audience:  high school teachers

02-AM-WS16
Tuesday, August 4, 8:00 - 11:55 am
Teaching Chemistry with Pyrotechnic Flair, $65
Paul Smith, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907, psmith4@purdue.edu

This workshop will focus on  several aspects of pyrotechnics that can be incorporated into teaching chemistry. Most chemistry teachers are aware of their popularity but are unable to capitalize on this because of their lack of training, concern for safety, and difficulty in finding good demonstrations. While the course notes include the general chemistry that applies to pyrotechnics the lectures will focus on specific applications of general chemistry to the understanding of pyrotechnics.  Pyrotechnics can be surveyed by looking at these basic aspects: chemistry of colored flame, chemistry of sparks, glitter, and strobe, chemistry of smoke, and chemistry of sound output.  These basic areas will be covered in the 2 hours of lectures.  Proper safety procedures and disposal of reaction products will also be addressed.; The 2 hour lecture session will cost $55.00, which includes the 240 page Lecture Notes For Pyrotechnic Chemistry and are discounted from list price of $95.00.  Those attending can also choose to get "Pyrotechnic Chemistry" a 343 page text instead of the notes for $55.00. This lecture can be taken without the notes or the textbook for free.  The  2 hour lab session can be taken for $10.00 but only if you attend the lecture portion.  Lab space will be limited to the physical seats in the lab.

02-AM-WS17
Tuesday, August 4, 8:00 - 9:25 am
Inquiry Problem Based Laboratory Experiments, $30
Jesse Bernstein, Miami Country Day School, Miami Shores, Florida, 33161, bernsteinj@miamicountryday.org; Jeffrey Bracken, Westerville North H.S., Westerville, Ohio 43081, bracken5@columbus.rr.com; Paul Price, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, Texas 76132  tvschem@sbcglobal.net
Have you ever wondered how experiments can get your students to think? Most Chemistry courses include laboratory experiments that give explicit instructions designed for students to follow; to get the 'right answer'. Students give little thought as to the experimental process. This workshop is designed to get the student to think about and plan for the experiment before they arrive in the laboratory. We have designed many inquiry (problem based) labs that can be used in your classroom. Some of the experiments will be performed during the workshop. Each participant will receive a CD of the lab manual containing the inquiry labs and detailed teacher notes for each lab that allows for modification of each experiment; many of the labs contain pictures of the setup. First offered at ChemEd 2001 and again at ChemEd 2003 and 2005 (couldn't make 2007), each to a filled laboratory. If possible, bring goggles and a lab apron.
Audience:  high school teachers

02-AM-WS18
Tuesday, August 4, 8:00 - 11:55 am
New! Inquiry Lab Book from Vernier, free
Jack Randall, Vernier Software & Technology, Beaverton, Oregon, 97005, jrandall@vernier.com; Dan Holmquist, Vernier Software & Technology, 13979 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, Oregon 97005
The book you’ve been waiting for is here! Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry is the latest in Vernier’s line of exceptional lab manuals for chemistry. In this workshop, you will be guided through the inquiry process of conducting a preliminary activity, generating researchable questions, planning an investigation, carrying out the plan, communicating the results, and coming to a conclusion. This workshop is appropriate for high school chemistry, AP Chemistry, or college general chemistry.
Audience: high school and college/university instructors

02-AM-WS19
Tuesday, August 4, 8:00 - 9:25 am
Learning Chemistry with Software for Molecular-Level Visualization, free
Paul D. Price, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, Texas, 76132, sandra@wavefun.com; Jurgen Schnitker, Wavefunction, Irving, California
Do you see students struggle with the key concepts of molecular science?  Engage your students with simulations that are state-of-the-art and scientifically sound?  Attend this workshop and learn how to remove misconceptions and teach more effectively.  Hands-on workshop using notebook computers. 
Audience:  high school or college teachers

02-AM-WS20
Tuesday, August 4, 9:30 - 10:55 am
“Energize” your Chemistry Labs with Carolina’s New Inquiries in Science™ Chemistry Series, free
Mike Isley, Carolina Biological Supply, Burlington, North Carolina, 27215, kelly.branchaud@carolina.com
Learn how our new hands-on kit series improves student performance and makes teaching challenging topics effortless. Experience our five-step learning cycle and guided-inquiry approach as you perform activities from our “Exploring Voltaic and Electrolytic Cells” Kit. Free teacher materials and door prizes.

02-AM-WS21
Tuesday, August 4, 9:30 - 10:55 am
Teaching AP Chemistry with Molecular-Level Visualization and Simulation Tools, free
Paul D. Price, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, Texas, 76132, sandra@wavefun.com; Jurgen Schnitker, Wavefunction, Irving, California
Widely recognized as a powerful teaching tool, molecular modeling is now a a common component of introductory chemistry classes at the college level.  Join this workshop and learn how to integrate state-of-the art modeling into your teaching of AP chemistry.  Hands-on workshop using notebook computers. 
Audience:  high School or college teachers

02-AM-WS22
Tuesday, August 4, 11:00 - 11:40 am
A.P. Chemistry Achievement via interactive software, free
Ketan Trivedi, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24060, Ketan@T2I2edu.com; John Hnatow, Co-Chair A.P. Chemistry Development Committee
A new and unique way to provide A.P. Chemistry students with a non- textbook approach to college level chemistry.  Efficient use of time is key to preparing a high school student for a college level A.P. course.  High School Chemistry for A.P. Achievement, is an interactive software program that tutorially works with the student.  The student of today is much more comfortable to interacting with what he or she sees on a computer screen than reading from a textbook.  A software program that interactively asks questions and provides immediate evaluation of student responses, can quickly teach the material.  Problem sets that have step by step solutions avoid lost time waiting for an instructors help.  Students come to class better prepared when they can get both the verbal lecture and the printed text presented at whatever pace they prefer.  No need for notes as they are provided within the program.  Why leave the instruction in the classroom when a tutorial software program can go home with the student.  A full year of college level chemistry on a single disk, with no internet connection needed.
Audience:  high school teachers

02-AM-WS23
Tuesday, August 4, 11:00 - 11:45 am
P is for Polymer, pH, and Periodic Table, free
Cathy Ivey, Mountain Brook High School, Birmingham, AL 35223, iveyc@mtnbrook.k12.al.us
Science is something you do - not something you read about. Get some good ideas for hands-on activities to use with your chemistry and physical science students. This hands-on workshop includes activities that students can do with polymers such as slime, instant snow, ghost crystals, sodium alginate, and others. Several labs dealing with acids, bases, pH and indicators are also performed. Finally, some ideas about teaching periodic properties with whiteboard periodic tables will also be shared.
Audience:  high school teachers

02-AM-WS24
Tuesday, August 4, 9:30 - 10:55 am
Flinn Scientific Teaching Chemistry Elearning Video Series, free
Irene Cesa, Flinn Scientific, Batavia, Illinois, 60506, ktheesfeld@flinnsci.com
Flinn Scientific has developed an exciting new professional development video program for high school chemistry teachers. Imagine the opportunities to watch 20 award-winning master teachers sharing their favorite and most effective demonstrations, experiments, and chemistry lab activities. You can! Please join us as we present interactive demonstrations, show video clips, and discuss the features and benefits of our new and very affordable Teaching Chemistry Video Series. Comprehensive program consists of more than 120 video products, with nearly 400 individual episodes or activities, all organized into 30 major topic areas in the high school chemistry curriculum! The activities come to life as our presenters share their inspiration, stories, and strategies that will help you motivate your students and allow them to succeed.
Audience:  high school teachers

02-PM-WS25
Tuesday, August 4, 1:00 - 4:55 pm
AP Chemistry with Vernier, free
Jack Randall, Vernier Software and Technology, Beaverton, Oregon, 97005, jrandall@vernier.com
In this workshop, you will conduct several of the 22 experiments recommended by The College Board. These experiments are from the Vernier lab books Advanced Chemistry with Vernier and Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry. An appropriate AP Exam question is incorporated into each workshop lab. Use our exciting LabQuest as a computer interface or as a stand-alone device with its vivid color screen. There will also be the opportunity to try out our low-cost spectrometers or our new Vernier Gas Chromatograph.
Audience: high school teachers

02-PM-WS26
Tuesday, August 4, 1:00 - 2:25 pm
Flinn ChemTopic Labs Workshop- Experiments and Demonstrations in Chemistry, free
Lori Kessler, Flinn Scientific, Batavia, Illinois, 60506, ktheesfeld@flinnsci.com
Explore Flinn ChemTopic Labs and discover Flinn Scientific's newest and most valuable resource for high school chemistry teachers! Workshop participants will perform experiments and demonstrations and will receive a complimentary copy of "Oxidation and Reduction," Volume 16 in the series. Experience firsthand how students and teachers alike will benefit from using Flinn ChemTopic Labs.
Audience:  high school teachers

02-PM-WS27
Tuesday, August 4, 1:00 - 2:25 pm
“Finding Solutions” for your chemistry labs with Carolina’s new Inquiries in Science™ chemistry series, free
Shauna Jordan, Carolina Biological Supply, Burlington, North Carolina, 27215, kelly.branchaud@carolina.com
Increase student understanding of difficult concepts such as solubility, freezing point, boiling point, molar mass, and pressure by using a guided-inquiry approach. Carolina’s Inquiries in Science™ chemistry units provide hands-on activities and supplies that make teaching challenging topics effortless. Free teacher materials and door prizes.

02-PM-WS28
Tuesday, August 4, 1:00 - 2:25 pm
Teaching AP Chemistry with Molecular-Level Visualization and Simulation Tools, free
Paul D. Price, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, Texas, 76132, sandra@wavefun.com; Jurgen Schnitker, Wavefunction, Irving, California
Widely recognized as a powerful teaching tool, molecular modeling is now a a common component of introductory chemistry classes at the college level.  Join this workshop and learn how to integrate state-of-the art modeling into your teaching of AP chemistry.  Hands-on workshop using notebook computers. 
Audience:  high School or college teachers

02-PM-WS29
Tuesday, August 4, 2:30 - 3:55 pm
High School Chemistry Labs for YOUR Classroom, $5
Patrick E. Funk, Pickerington High School, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147, rukidding_me@hotmail.com; Andrew Cherkas, Stoughville High School, Stoughville, Ontario, Canada
This presentation is aimed at high school Chemistry teachers who wnat to have some different, inexpensive lab activities for their classroom.  During the workshop, the presentors will demonstrate how to perform the labs and then participants will have the opportunity to perform the actual labs.  Each lab will be fully described in paper handouts and a laptop computer will be available for individuals who would like to download the student lab directions, write-ups, and teacher directions.  These labs have been designed and adapted by the presentors for use in their own high school Chemistry classrooms.
Audience:  high school teachers

02-PM-WS30
Tuesday, August 4, 2:30 - 3:55 pm,
Inquiry Problem Based Laboratory Experiments, $30
Jesse Bernstein, Miami Country Day School, Miami Shores, Florida, 33161, bernsteinj@miamicountryday.org; Jeffrey Bracken, Westerville North H.S., Westerville, Ohio 43081, bracken5@columbus.rr.com; Paul Price, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, Texas 76132  tvschem@sbcglobal.net
Have you ever wondered how experiments can get your students to think? Most Chemistry courses include laboratory experiments that give explicit instructions designed for students to follow; to get the 'right answer'. Students give little thought as to the experimental process. This workshop is designed to get the student to think about and plan for the experiment before they arrive in the laboratory. We have designed many inquiry (problem based) labs that can be used in your classroom. Some of the experiments will be performed during the workshop. Each participant will receive a CD of the lab manual containing the inquiry labs and detailed teacher notes for each lab that allows for modification of each experiment; many of the labs contain pictures of the setup. First offered at ChemEd 2001 and again at ChemEd 2003 and 2005 (couldn't make 2007), each to a filled laboratory. If possible, bring goggles and a lab apron.

02-PM-WS31
Tuesday, August 4, 3:30 - 4:55 pm
Engaging Elementary Students in Chemistry Using Hand Held Technology and Sensors-Exposing The Hidden Parts of Science, free
John Simpson, Killeen ISD, Killeen, Texas, 76542, william.simpson@killeenisd.org
Recent Studies in Elementary Science have shown that engagement and relevance is the key to motivating students and allowing them to achieve success (Simpson 2008) One of the issues facing teachers is how to show student the chemistry before them and therefore make it real. Chemical reactions are often indistinguishable to our students but through the use of hand held computers and sensors they are able to see the hidden parts of science. This use of technology to open up areas such as Chemistry to all students especially in elementary schools is a key to motivating and engaging students. This workshop will provide teachers with a series of engaging workshops that have succeeded in Elementary Schools and demonstrate how teachers can easily integrate technology to enhance learning outcomes. Since this approach was adopted in one Elementary School test scores have increased from the low 60% mark to the high 90% mark in 3 years. the focus has been upon the use of hand held computers (Pasco GLX and Spark) plus the use of sensors to present visual representations for students. This in turn unravels the mysteries of chemistry for the students involved. The technology is in fact part of their life worlds and by integrating it into a series of lab activities students gain a greater affiliation for, and understanding of science.

02-PM-WS32
Tuesday, August 4, 4:00 - 4:45 pm,
Living By Chemistry: Create A Table, free
Jeffrey Dowling, Key Curriculum Press, Emeryville,
California,  94608, jdowling@keypress.com; Ladie Malek, Key Curriculum Press, Emeryville, California 94608, lmalek@keypress.com; Jennifer Claesgens, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California, jclaes@berkeley.edu
The periodic table is a wonderful resource, but to students it can be a static chart on the wall. Many students have trouble understanding the underlying organizational structure of the periodic table or interpreting the wealth of information it contains. In this session, participants will try the Create a Table card sort activity, which introduces students to the organization of the periodic table through guided inquiry. A discussion of the pedagogy will follow. Participants will receive a sample lesson, a deck of cards, and an overview of the Alchemy unit, part of the Living By Chemistry high school program from which this activity is pulled.
Audience:  high school teachers

02-PM-WS33
Tuesday, August 4, 4:30 - 4:55 pm
Chemistry Myth Busters:  An Inquiry Project Idea, free
Sharon Geyer, Pomfret School, Pomfret, Connecticut, 06258, sgeyer@pomfretschool.org; Jason Getz, Woodberry Forest School, 13 Woodberry Station, Woodberry Forest, Virginia 22989, jason_getz@woodberry.org
High School science students rarely experience the thrills, spills, trials and tribulations of conducting authentic research, and teachers struggle to find time to incorporate student-initiated inquiry activities in an otherwise overflowing curriculum.  Chemistry Myth Busters is an inquiry project that emphasizes experimental design.  The inspiration for this project is the popular Myth Busters television show in which the professional myth busters design experiments to test urban legends and movie myths. This exciting opportunity challenges students to create an original experiment to test a myth of their choice.  The project culminates when student research teams communicate their results in poster presentations to their class and to the school in an informal poster session. In this presentation I will discuss the goals of the Chemistry Myth Busters project, the methods I use to help student develop research topics, and some strategies for implementing student experiments in the classroom.  Finally, I will share some of the many successes and stumbling blocks I have encountered during the past three years of the Chemistry Myth Busters project.
Audience:  high school teachers

03-AM-WS34
Wednesday, August 4, 8:00 - 8:25 am
How to Avoid the Classroom Management Landmines: Teaching Hands On Lessons Smoothly, free
Tricia Easterling, Radford University, Radford, Virginia, 24142, easterling@radford.edu
Hands on learning is where students gain the insight to make the connections for the "big pictures" and are therefore critical for their learning. However, hands on learning is also where the greatest risks lie .... for messes, waste, problems, harm, rampant chaos, etc... While it is true that teachers take a more facilitative role with hands on lessons, there are significant practices to ensure that students are grouped well, materials are organized and distributed easily, clean up occurs as the lesson goes on and students get the "big picture" while working on the details.
Audience:  high school teachers

03-AM-WS35
Wednesday, August 5, 8:00 - 9:25 am
Coulombic Models in Chemical Bonding: Predicting Structures and Properties, $8
Lawrence J. Sacks, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia,
23606-1502, lsacks@cnu.edu
Why do some pairs of elements form molecules and others form complex ions or salts? The usual explanations are frequently unreliable or far too complex for beginning students and/or lack reliable predictive power concerning properties. A simple but reliable alternative is based on considering all structures as assemblages of ions - whether molecules, complex ions, salts or polymers, with the structure depending on two factors: the charges and relative sizes of the ions. Electron pairs needed to fill the space aroung the cation and balance the charges allow simple but accurate prediction of polarity of molecules without resort to "bond polarity". Participants will construct various assemblages from styrofoam spheres. From the structures, predictions are made about such properties as bond angles and strengths, acid-base properties, melting and boiling points and longer-range interactions. An important component of this approach is assignment of hydrogen in the periodic table exclusively as the first halogen: it is considered as hydride ion in all assemblages. The relationship of this approach to others is considered.
Audience:  high school teachers

03-AM-WS36
Wednesday, August 5, 8:00 - 10:55 am
Dazzling Density Demos, Labs, and Activities, $30
Brian Rohrig, Jonathan Alder High School, Plain City, Ohio, 43064, blrohrig@columbus.rr.com
A number of thought-provoking activities involving density will be performed. Many unique and innovative labs and demos will be discussed that will force students to see density in a new way. Each participant will receive a bound manual containing a complete write-up of all labs and demos discussed, as well as materials to perform many of the activities.
Audience:  high school teachers

03-AM-WS37
Wednesday, August 5, 8:00 - 10:55 am
Base Illuminated, Variable Speed, Magnetic Stirrer, $50
Phil "Doc Gizmo" Arnold, Doc Gizmo Science Theater; Wichita, Kansas, 67205, doc_gizmo@hotmail.com; Susan Arnold, Maize HS USD 266, Wichita, Kansas 67205, arnoldsusan@hotmail.com
The Variable speed, Base Illuminated Magnetic Stirrer project is one which George Stevens (deceased) developed and brought to a number of ChemEd conferences.  The major part of this 3 hour workshop will be spent by each participant assembling and wiring their own useful, working stirrer.  All materials and tools will be provided.  No prior experience with wiring, soldering or mechanical applications is needed but experience will be gained to allow future activities in these areas.  A demonstration  representative of its use will be shown.  You will be proud of what you take home!  This project is being continued in George's memory by Phil and Susan Arnold.
Audience:  high school teachers

03-AM-WS38
Wednesday, August 5, 8:30 - 8:55 am
Unlock the Mystery of the Clock (Reaction), free
Glen Stietzel, Brentsville District High School, Bristow, Virginia,
20136, stietzge@pwcs.edu
The clock reaction is one of the most temperamental reactions known to chemists. I feel that it has several useful applications to teaching critical concepts where students often stumble. The effects of concentration on reaction rate are not the only applications of this complex reaction. The addition of the hydrogen peroxide catalyst, sunlight, agitation speed of the magnetic stirrer, or age of the reagents can affect the outcome of this reaction.
Audience:  high school teachers

03-AM-WS39
Wednesday, August 5, 9:00 - 9:15 am
Planning and Assessing a Collaborative Project between Two Grade Levels Involving the Use of Video Presentations, free
Ann Fourier, Springside School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19118, afournier@springside.org
Planning and assessing a collaborative project between two grade levels involving the use of video presentations. The topic of this presentation is how to plan, implement and assess a collaborative project involving multi-media presentations. The example will be a project involving high school seniors and a third grade class. The topic is testing the water quality of a freshwater ecosystem. This project involves the older students teaching the younger ones how to use test kits and equipment to test for water quality indicators. The older students are divided into groups. Each group is responsible for testing one or two variables (nitrates, dissolved oxygen, etc). The group members must present information about this variable and teach the younger students how to carry out the tests. The older students prepare a short video presentation to explain the factual background information for their particular topic. The videos are made using software on laptop computers. The culminating activity is a trip to a stream for the water testing. Assessment for the project for the seniors involves a critique of the video, an evaluation of their work with the younger students and a grade for their video content.
Audience:  high school teachers

03-AM-WS40
Wednesday, August 5, 9:00 - 9:45 am
Living By Chemistry: What Is the Shape of That Smell?, free
Jeffrey Dowling, Key Curriculum Press California,
94608, jdowling@keypress.com; Ladie Malek, Key Curriculum Press,  Emeryville, California 94608, lmalek@keypress.com; Jennifer Claesgens, University of California - Berkeley, Berkeley, California, jclaes@berkeley.edu
How does the smell of food reach your nose? Why do some substances smell while others don’t? Why do different substances sometimes smell similar to each other? The answer: molecular structure and properties! Teaching students about molecules through the sense of smell makes these invisible particles more real to students, and makes abstract concepts easier for them to grasp.  Come find out about a chemistry program that does this and much more. Attendees will interact with molecular models and look for patterns in evidence as they sample some activities from Smells, the second unit in Living By Chemistry, an inquiry based thematic high school program.
Audience:  high school teachers

03-AM-WS41
Wednesday, August 5, 9:30 - 10:10 am
Using Microsoft Excel to Check Student Lab Report Calculations, free
Bruce Outland, Methacton High School, Eagleville, Pennsylvania,
19403, boutland@methacton.org
In this workshop, the presenter will demonstrate how to use spreadsheets to efficiently check student calculations on lab reports.  Participants will each have access to a computer so they can practice setting up a calculation-checking spreadsheet based on a sample experiment that is provided by the presenter.  Participants will then be presented with several "student" lab reports to "grade" using their spreadsheet program to check the student calculations.  Each lab report will contain a different "wrinkle" that tends to come up while checking calculations.  The participants will then decide how they want to adjust their spreadsheet to easily account for these typical "wrinkles". For teachers who give a post-lab quiz instead of collecting / grading lab reports, access to a "calculation-checking"  spreadsheet file can provided to their students after each experiment.  Students can then check their own calculations from their experimental data to know if they are on the right track before taking the lab quiz.
Audience:  high school teachers

03-AM-WS42
Wednesday, August 5, 10:00 - 10:45 am
Secrets of "smart" paper, free
Lynn Diener, Mary Mount College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
53222, dienerl@mtmary.edu
Nearly everyone has filled out a carbonless copy form. You write on one sheet, yet two, three, or more copies are produced. This paper  seems to be "smart"; it is able to copy what you write, exactly as you write it, without a copy machine in sight. What's the secret of this smart paper? This workshop will share a hands-on activity that  allows students to investigate the paper and the chemistry that makes  it appear "smart". Participants will learn about microencapsulation  technology, the chemistry behind the formation of color in smart paper, and how to incorporate this material into a chemistry classroom. We will also talk about another type of "smart" paper,  thermal paper.

03-AM-WS43
Wednesday, August 5, 10:15 - 10:55 am,
Teaching "LIMS" in your Lab for Real-World Analyses, $25
Jerry DeMenna, FUN-SCIence Academics, Bronx, New York, 10474, jerry@fun-sci.com
Laboratory Information Management Systems (aka: LIMS for the Industrial sector) are critical components for most Analytical operations in the real world.  Pharmaceutical Research, Chemical Manufacturing, Environmental Testing, Government Laboratories... all need to coordinate and consolidate their Data, whether from a $75 pH Electrode or a $175,000 GC-MS.  MeasureNet Technology has designed the only true Academic LIMS package to take Data from any Instrument.  The proprietary FUN-SCIence Program provides the Teacher / Lab Instructor a wide range of real-World applications that any Student can easily relate to such as the pH Titration of Vinegar, the Conductivity measurement of Salt in potato Chips, the ORP testing of Antioxidants in Tea, the Spectrophotometric determination of UV-SPF in Sunscreen Lotions, the Colorimetric analysis of Iron in Breakfast Cereals using Beers Law, the Fluorescence of Quinine in Tonic Water, the determination of Hydrogen Peroxide using the Phosphorescence of Luminol Light Sticks,  the Latent Energy in Snack Foods by Juice Can Calorimetry, the Caffeine content of Soda Pop by Liquid Chromatograph, the concentration of Alcohol in Mouthwash by Gas Chromatography and more!  From these measurements, you can generate standardized Raw Data files and Processed Results, depending on the Teaching requirements.  This Presentation will show you how to make all these measurements and generate a variety of Curves, Plots, Spectra, Chromatograms, Graphs and other formats... and how the MeasureNet Curriculum Library can allow you to design-a-lab for your School!
Audience:  general chemistry teachers and lab instructors

03-PM-WS44
Wednesday, August 5, 2:30 - 3:10 pm
Teaching "LIMS" in your Lab for Real-World Analyses, $25
Jerry DeMenna, FUN-SCIence Academics, Bronx, New York, 10474, jerry@fun-sci.com
Laboratory Information Management Systems (aka: LIMS for the Industrial sector) are critical components for most Analytical operations in the real world.  Pharmaceutical Research, Chemical Manufacturing, Environmental Testing, Government Laboratories... all need to coordinate and consolidate their Data, whether from a $75 pH Electrode or a $175,000 GC-MS.  MeasureNet Technology has designed the only true Academic LIMS package to take Data from any Instrument.  The proprietary FUN-SCIence Program provides the Teacher / Lab Instructor a wide range of real-World applications that any Student can easily relate to such as the pH Titration of Vinegar, the Conductivity measurement of Salt in potato Chips, the ORP testing of Antioxidants in Tea, the Spectrophotometric determination of UV-SPF in Sunscreen Lotions, the Colorimetric analysis of Iron in Breakfast Cereals using Beers Law, the Fluorescence of Quinine in Tonic Water, the determination of Hydrogen Peroxide using the Phosphorescence of Luminol Light Sticks,  the Latent Energy in Snack Foods by Juice Can Calorimetry, the Caffeine content of Soda Pop by Liquid Chromatograph, the concentration of Alcohol in Mouthwash by Gas Chromatography and more!  From these measurements, you can generate standardized Raw Data files and Processed Results, depending on the Teaching requirements.  This Presentation will show you how to make all these measurements and generate a variety of Curves, Plots, Spectra, Chromatograms, Graphs and other formats... and how the MeasureNet Curriculum Library can allow you to design-a-lab for your School!

03-PM-WS45
Wednesday, August 5, 2:30 -  3:55 pm
Gases and Masses, $30
Irwin Talesnick, Queens University, Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 7K4, irwin@s17science.com; John Eix, Upper Canada College (retired), 1345 Kensington Pk Rd, Oakville, Ontario, jeix@sympatico.ca
In this hands-on workshop you will experience an innovative way for students to explore the properties of gases. You will build a model from a kit that you can use to to help teach the concept of mass spectrometry. You will also be given equipment to take home and explore further the properties of gases. Documentation and sample student experiments to support the gas equipment and the model mass spectrometer will be provided. The fee for this workshop is to help defray the cost of the gas equipment and mass spectrometer kit.
Audience:  high school teachers

03-PM-WS46
Wednesday, August 5, 3:15 - 3:55 pm
What was Old is New Again:  The Further Adventures of Pyromaniacs Anonymous, free
Kathleen Holley, University of North Texas, Arlington, Texas, 76010-5656, tigger@swbell.net;  Trey Seastrunk, Active Science Unlimited, Inc., Arlington, Texas  76010-5656, treys@active-science.com
Demonstrations involving combustion or explosion are perennial favorites of students at all grade levels.  Pyromaniacs Anonymous has unearthed an historical collection of these demonstrations historical because they are older than we are.  The goal of this session is to help participants learn how to safely add some new reaction demonstrations to their chemistry instruction.  Safety will be emphasized throughout the presentation, and participants will receive a handout detailing each demonstration along with its safety concerns and precautions.
Audience:  high school teachers 

03-PM-WS47
Wednesday, 3:15 - 3:55 pm
Alternatives to the Textbook; General Chemistry via Interactive Software, free
Ketan Trivedi, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060, Ketan@T2I2edu.com
The way in which we communicate and share ideas has changed.  There are now better alternatives to a traditional textbook. Alternatives that are a more natural fit to the way students think and learn.  Students don’t write letters, they email and text.  They Google and search online for information.  General Chemistry 4.0 is an interactive software program designed to teach chemistry.   It tutorially works with the student in ways that are not possible with any textbook.  It can ask the student a question, determine what the response is, and evaluate that response.   Incorrect answers can be corrected, and step by step explanations can be provided immediately. Students find this an efficient way to study and come to class better prepared. Many students learn best from a verbal presentation of the material, and the software’s audio provides this advantage, as well as the printed text. The software has a full year of college level chemistry on a single disk with no internet connection required.
Audience:  college/university instructors

04-AM-WS48
Thursday, August 6, 8:00 - 9:25 am,
Lab Coat Tie Dying, $50
Patrick Funk, Pickerington High School, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147, rukidding_me@hotmail.com; Andrew Cherkas, Stoughville High School, Stoughville, Ontario, Canada
In this workshop, each participant will tie dye a lab coat using the "Funky" tie dye methods.  The colors will be very bright and vivid.  The presentors have given similar workshops at many previous BCCE and Chem Ed Conferences.  The cost of $50.00 covers the lab coat, dyes, and instructions.  Additionally, each participant will receive a DVD copy of Funky's Tie Dying methods.  I tie dye with my students at the end of each semester and the workshop intent is to encourage each participant to tie dye with their own students.  Participants are encouraged to send their coat size to the presenter so that proper lab coat size is available.  Contact the presenter directly at: rukidding_me@hotmail.com in order to assure availability.
Audience:  high school teachers

04-AM-WS49
Thursday, August 6, 9:30 - 10:55 am
Advanced Placement Inquiry Problem Based Laboratory Experiments, $30
Jesse Bernstein, Miami Country Day School, Miami Shores, Florida, 33161, bernsteinj@miamicountryday.org; Jeffrey Bracken, Westerville North H.S., Westerville, Ohio 43081, bracken5@columbus.rr.com; Paul Price, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, Texas 76132  tvschem@sbcglobal.net
Have you found a single manual that truly works for your AP Chemistry course? Do you find that you still have to search thru many lab manuals to find adequate AP labs? Well, look no more! We have developed an Advanced Placement Chemistry Experimental Manual that incorporates Inquiry Based and Forensic Activities along with some of our favorite AP experiments developed or modified over the many years we have taught. These experiments have been designed to challenge your AP students and get them to think!  Most Chemistry courses include laboratory experiments that give explicit instructions designed for students to follow; to get the 'right answer'. Students give little thought as to the experimental process. This workshop is designed to help to get the AP student to think about and plan for the experiment before they arrive in the laboratory. Some of the experiments will be performed during the workshop. Each participant will receive a CD containing the lab manual including detailed teacher notes for each lab that allows for modification of each experiment; a picture of virtually all setups is included on the CD. If you liked our workshop on Inquiry Problem Based Laboratory Experiments we are certain that you will love this workshop. Bring goggles and apron for this workshop, please.

WORKSHOPS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE PREREGISTRATION

02-AM-OWS01
Tuesday, August 4, 9:00 - 11:00 am
WebAssign--I Would Not Want to Teach without It, free
Peg Gjertsen, 1730 Varsity Drive Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27606, suppport@webassign.net
WebAssign is the perfect homework management system for chemistry. Create assignments easily using questions from leading intro, general, and organic textbooks or write your own questions. Your students can complete assignments anytime, anywhere over the web and receive instant feedback. You can view their progress at any time. Come to our workshop and see why so many chemistry teachers now have more time for teaching and spend less time grading homework with WebAssign.  By partnering with leading chemistry textbook publishers, we offer a large database of ready-to-use, end of chapter homework questions.  Questions are in a variety of formats, often with several formats mixed within one question: numerical, image map, multiple-answers, fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, rank order, true/false, essay, algebraic, file upload, and poll. Each student receives unique questions with randomized variables. WebAssign supports significant figures with hints to alert students to insert the appropriate number of digits. For organic chemistry questions, the JME drawing tool allows students to input complex organic molecules.  WebAssign is a simple to use, hosted service. Sign up for a free faculty account and begin using it immediately. WebAssign works for you 24/7.  See why thousands of teachers would not teach without it.

02-PM-OWS02
Tuesday, August 4, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Free Online Resources for Teaching and Learning Introductory Chemistry, free
David Yaron and Michael Karabinos, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, info@chemcollective.org
In this workshop, teachers will receive a “hands on” demonstration of the ChemCollective’s free online chemistry materials including our stoichiometry course, Virtual Laboratory and collection of tutorials and scenario-based learning activities.  We will demonstrate classroom uses, authoring activities and our murder mystery scenario, Mixed Reception.  Please bring your laptop, if you have one, and stop by to learn more about our award winning FREE resources.  You can also visit our booth in the exhibit hall for a personal demonstration and Free CD.

03-PM-OWS03
Wednesday, August 5, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
A Community Resource for Creating and Sharing Test Questions within the ChemDL, free
Vincent Aleven, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, aleven@cs.cmu.edu
This workshop will cover the use of a free website within the ChemDL (www.chemdl.org) on which you can post and retrieve chemistry assessment items for your classroom. The ChemDL is a digital library of educational resources created and maintained by the Journal of Chemical Education and the American Chemical Society. This workshop will focus on the collection of multiple-choice and other question items and how you can use these and share your own questions with fellow instructors.

03-PM-OWS04
Wednesday, August 5, 2:30 - 3:10 pm
What was Old is New Again:  The Further Adventures of Pyromaniacs Anonymous, free
Kathleen Holley, University of North Texas, Arlington, Texas, 76010-5656, tigger@swbell.net;  Trey Seastrunk, Active Science Unlimited, Inc., Arlington, Texas  76010-5656, treys@active-science.com
Demonstrations involving combustion or explosion are perennial favorites of students at all grade levels.  Pyromaniacs Anonymous has unearthed an historical collection of these demonstrations historical because they are older than we are.  The goal of this session is to help participants learn how to safely add some new reaction demonstrations to their chemistry instruction.  Safety will be emphasized throughout the presentation, and participants will receive a handout detailing each demonstration along with its safety concerns and precautions.
Audience:  high school teachers