Mathematics & Science Institute 2007

July 23-25, 2007

Chemistry

chemistry In our modern world the study of the property of materials at the atomic and molecular level (chemistry) has become the benchmark of scientific literacy in the 21st century. The following sessions center upon topics that pertain to this important subject. Note that when possible presenters have indicated the typical middle, secondary, or college level courses that their work is germain to. Note that morning sessions run from 9:00 until 10:50 am and afternoon sessions from 1:00 until 2:50 pm.

Chemistry Sessions

Monday, July 23, 2007, Morning Sessions

[Session #16] Chemistry For All: Using all the tools to Teach Chemistry I
(Linked to sessions #17 and #18)

Come experience one teachers path through chemistry in the 21st century. Using JAVA Applets, graphing technology, software and communication as a way to teach and learn chemistry at all levels.
Session Website
Courses of Interest: Middle school, High School and beyond
Leader: David Young, (bio), Fayetteville HS, Fayetteville, AR


Monday, July 23, 2007, Afternoon Sessions

[Session #13] Physics for Chemistry Teachers I
(Linked to sessions #14 and #15)

This course is intended for all chemistry teachers who do not remember much physics… but wish they did. I will present several physics topics that are of interest to chemistry teachers. By reviewing these topics in depth, the participants will enrich their content knowledge and classroom curriculum. Examples of topics to be discussed: The participants will also be given specific curriculum ideas and a list of Internet sources for labs, simulations, etc.
Courses of Interest: High School and beyond
Leader: Boris Korsunsky, (bio), Weston High School, Weston, MA


Tuesday, July 24, 2007, Morning Sessions

[Session #17] Chemistry For All: Using all the tools to Teach Chemistry II
(Linked to sessions #16 and #18)

Come experience one teachers path through chemistry in the 21st century. Using JAVA Applets, graphing technology, software and communication as a way to teach and learn chemistry at all levels.
Session Website
Courses of Interest: Middle school, High School and beyond
Leader: David Young, (bio), Fayetteville HS, Fayetteville, AR


Tuesday, July 24, 2007, Afternoon Sessions

[Session #14] Physics for Chemistry Teachers II
(Linked to sessions #13 and #15)

This course is intended for all chemistry teachers who do not remember much physics… but wish they did. I will present several physics topics that are of interest to chemistry teachers. By reviewing these topics in depth, the participants will enrich their content knowledge and classroom curriculum. Examples of topics to be discussed: The participants will also be given specific curriculum ideas and a list of Internet sources for labs, simulations, etc.
Courses of Interest: High School and beyond
Leader: Boris Korsunsky, (bio), Weston High School, Weston, MA

[Session #27] What’s New from Texas Instruments?
Description: Come see what’s new from TI! In this session, you’ll discover new technology, resources, and activities for your classroom. This session is appropriate for secondary math and science teachers. No experience needed!
Courses of Interest:Geometry
Leader: Ellen Johnston, (bio), Texas Instruments


Wednesday, July 25, 2007, Morning Sessions

[Session #18] Chemistry For All: Using all the tools to Teach Chemistry III
(Linked to sessions #16 and #17)

Come experience one teachers path through chemistry in the 21st century. Using JAVA Applets, graphing technology, software and communication as a way to teach and learn chemistry at all levels.
Session Website
Courses of Interest: Middle school, High School and beyond
Leader: David Young, (bio), Fayetteville HS, Fayetteville, AR


Wednesday, July 25, 2007, Afternoon Sessions

[Session #15] Physics for Chemistry Teachers III
(Linked to sessions #13 and #14)

This course is intended for all chemistry teachers who do not remember much physics… but wish they did. I will present several physics topics that are of interest to chemistry teachers. By reviewing these topics in depth, the participants will enrich their content knowledge and classroom curriculum. Examples of topics to be discussed: The participants will also be given specific curriculum ideas and a list of Internet sources for labs, simulations, etc.
Courses of Interest: High School and beyond
Leader: Boris Korsunsky, (bio), Weston High School, Weston, MA

Chemistry Presenters

Boris Korsunsky holds graduate degrees from Moscow colleges and a doctorate from Harvard Graduate School of Education. He has been teaching physics since 1986. In his free time, Boris wrote several articles on problem solving, two books of problems and several thousand problems. In 1996-97, he served as a coach of the US Physics Team. Since 2001, Boris has been authoring the column of Physics Challenges in The Physics Teacher. Boris has presented workshops for teachers in the US and abroad since 1997. His sessions: #13, #14, #15

David A. Young teaches mathematics, the sciences, and computer programming at Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He has been teaching since 1976 and has degrees in mathematics and physics. Some of his experiences include being a member of The Mathematics of Change Woodrow Wilson Leadership Program in Mathematics (1993), serving as the District (K-12) Mathematics Coordinator with the Fayetteville Public Schools, developing the Mathematics Computer Lab (MCL) program at the Arkansas School for Mathematics and Science, creating and developing the Dealing with Data in Middle School Mathematics and Science (DwD) Teachers Teaching with Technology Institute, and working as the PhysTEC Teacher in Residence (TIR03). See more at http://www.fayar.net/east/teacher.web/Math/young/ His sessions: #16, #17, #18

Ellen Johnston taught junior high mathematics for 14 years in Ft. Smith , AR and then worked as a secondary Mathematics Specialist for Arkansas Department of Education. She served on development teams for T3 (Teachers Teaching with Technology) Institutes and served as a T3 instructor until leaving the classroom in 2000. She has co-authored TI EXPLORATIONS™ books such as Discovering Math with the TI-73, Data Collection Activities for the Middle Grades with the TI-73, CBL and CBR, Shaping Middle School Mathematics: Activities for Geoboard and the TI-73, and part of the T3 Teaching Algebra using the TI-83 Plus Online Professional Development course. Currently, she works as an Educational Technology Consultant (ETC) for Texas Instruments serving the states of Arkansas , Louisiana , Mississippi and Missouri. She holds a BS in Mathematics from the College of the Ozarks and a MS in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Secondary mathematics. Her sessions: #27