Chemistry participants can expect an extensive comparison of the current AP® Chemistry course (2012-13) and the course to be implemented in 2013-14 according to the brand new AP® Chemistry Curriculum Framework. Our comparison will consolidate the topics that have been excluded from the former course and detail a couple of topics that have been added to the new curriculum framework.
In addition, we will prepare for the emphasis on inquiry learning that pervades not only the new curriculum framework, but particularly the laboratory portion of the new course.
Participants can expect exposure to resources such as POGIL, the Science Writing Heuristic (SWH) and their use in planning to teach and prepare laboratory and classroom experiences using various levels of inquiry. Additionally, the previous examination format will be compared to the format that is to be applied to the new curriculum framework. Sample questions representative of the new exam style will be studied as well. We will also practice writing assessment questions that will elicit students’ inquiry style questions.
Participants will perform laboratory exercises with various levels of inquiry. Several of these will be taken from the new AP Chemistry Inquiry Based Laboratory Lab Manual. In addition, participants will practice converting some of their current favorite experiments from standard laboratory format to both guided and open inquiry styles.
Class preparation: Please bring a calculator. You will be provided with web-based access to a variety of preparatory materials for the AP Chemistry course. Please bring along any resources you may wish to share with the group.
We will cover content and strategies of basic topics:
Each day will have laboratory experience. Please come prepared with the proper attire.
