Toys in the Classroom

Arlyne. M. (Mickey) Sarquis
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Center for Chemistry Education, Miami University–Middletown, Middletown, OH 45042
Jerry L. Sarquis
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056
J. Chem. Educ., 2005, 82 (10), p 1450
DOI: 10.1021/ed082p1450
Publication Date (Web): October 1, 2005

Abstract

This article describes the philosophy of using toys to engage students of all ages in chemistry. Three toys, Shrinky Dinks, Happy birds, and Hand Boilers, are featured. For each, the chemical principles behind the toy are described and suggestions for hands-on activities for students are given. There are also some suggestions of how these toys can be integrated into the curriculum

Keywords (Audience):

Elementary / Middle School Science

Keywords (Domain):

Polymer Chemistry

Keywords (Feature):

National Chemistry Week

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

Keywords (Subject):

Solutions / Solvents
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