Group Project Format in First-Semester General Chem Lab

Theresa C. Varco-Shea , Jeanne Darlington and Marilyn Turnbull
Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02181
J. Chem. Educ., 1996, 73 (6), p 536
DOI: 10.1021/ed073p536
Publication Date (Web): June 1, 1996

Abstract

Recent changes in the laboratory portion of our general chemistry course have included group projects, writing reports, and oral presentations. These changes, along with project details, are presented as a model for moving general chemistry laboratory work from traditional "cookbook" experiments to broader, richer experiences.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Laboratory Instruction

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Communication / Writing

Keywords (Subject):

Periodicity / Periodic Table

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