Chemistry and the environment : pedagogical models and practices

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Preface
Asevidencedbythechapterswithinthisvolume,theieldofchemicalpedagogy
is diverse. Models employed by authors of these chapters include guided-inquiry
learning, peer-mentoring, service learning opportunities, project-based exercises,
lipped classrooms, and studies-abroad. While these approaches differ, the one
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throughuseofProcessOrientedGuidedInquiryLearning(POGIL).Adescription
ofthelearningcycleisincludedaswellashowitisusedbytheauthorstodevelop
theclimatechange, context-basedPOGILactivitiespresentedhere. Fivedifferent
information models, typically used in POGIL activities, are outlined with speciic
examples to introduce the process of model choice for the development of new
context-basedPOGILactivities.
Eves et al. (Chapter 2) outline the peer-mentoring program presently used in
the Southern Utah University Water Laboratory where students manage and run
day-to-dayoperationsofawaterqualitytestinglaboratory. Inordertocircumvent
problems associated with frequent turn-over, a highly-organized peer mentoring
program facilitates the process of management, training and information transfer.
This chapter chronicles the evolution of a context-based approach where students
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learnbyon-the-jobtrainingoflaboratorytechniques,management,teamwork,and
customerservice.
Weaver and Eves (Chapter 3) describe an analytical laboratory course in
which environmental chemical analysis is the main focus. In this pedagogical
model, principles and techniques are introduced to students and then applied to
environmentally-oriented service learning projects. Students work in groups to
carry out various water quality tests of a creek near Southern Utah University.
Studentsarerequiredtocompilethedataandreporttheirindingsfordissemination
tothecommunity. Thereal-worldapplicationoftheprojectsandtheirimpactsare
detailedhere.
Lanigan and Roberts-Kirchhoff (Chapter 4) offer an example of how
context-based projects can be adapted for various levels of chemistry instruction.
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waterqualityinthecommunitiesvisitedbystudents.
Mio et al. (Chapter 8) present a description of an organic laboratory course
thatintegratesconceptsofgreenchemistrythroughouttheexperimentalandwriting
componentsofthecourse. Emphasisismadeontrainingchemistryandbiochemistry
studentsasfutureprofessionalscientistsbyrequiringstudentstosubmitACS-style
manuscriptsthatundergoapeer-reviewprocesspriortoinalsubmission. Detailsof
thewriterandpeer-reviewerrubricsareincludedinthischapter.
These examples of context-based instructional practices are diverse and
evaluationforeachrequiresitsownmethodology. Therefore,thereisagreatneed
inthechemicaleducationcommunityformorepublishedexamplesofpracticesand
assessmenttoolsforchemicaleducators. Thisvolumeofpapersprovidesexamples
for those interested in applying chemistry concepts to environmental topics to
stimulatestudentlearning.
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Editors’ Biographies
Katherine C. Lanigan
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KendraEvansisanAssociateProfessorofChemistryandBiochemistryatthe
UniversityofDetroitMercy. Herresearchfocusesonthedevelopmentanduseof
automatedliquidchromatography-massspectrometrymethodstoinvestigatelong-
terminsulinsecretiondynamics. Herresearchinterestsalsoincludethedetection
ofpesticidesinwaterandanimaltissue, aswellasthedevelopmentofstability-
indicatingassaystomonitortheforceddegradationofpharmaceuticalcompounds.
EvansreceivedaB.S.inChemistryfromWesternKentuckyUniversityandaPh.D.
inAnalyticalChemistryfromtheUniversityofMichigan. Shejoinedthefaculty
attheUniversityofDetroitMercyin2009.
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Mark A. Benvenuto
Mark Benvenuto is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Detroit
MercyandaFellowoftheACS.Hisresearchthrustsspanawidearrayofsubjects,
but include the use of energy dispersive X-ray luorescence spectroscopy to
determine trace elements in land-based and aquatic plant matter, food additives,
and ancient and medieval coins. Benvenuto received a B.S. in chemistry from
the Virginia Military Institute, and after several years in the Army, a Ph.D.
in inorganic chemistry from the University of Virginia. After a post-doctoral
fellowship at the Pennsylvania State University, he joined the faculty at the
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Chapter 1
Choosing Appropriate Models – Incorporating
Climate Change into General Chemistry
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Guided Inquiry Learning) pedagogy, in which students work
in groups to develop conceptual understanding of the topics
presentedintheactivity. Achallengefacedinthedevelopment
of these activities was how to effectively incorporate the
climate change context. The result was a set of activities that
incorporate climate change in a variety of ways. This chapter
willpresentdifferentmodeltypesusedintheseactivities,along
withdiscussionofthecorrespondingbeneitsofeachparticular
model type. It is hoped that the reader will gain some insight
into model development, and that the examples presented will
makeiteasierforotherstoincorporatecontext-basedexamples
intotheirowncurricularmaterials.
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