1. Welcome to the Chemistry Summer Science Institute 2009
July 6-17, 2009

2. Goals of CSSI Inquire Understand important concepts in chemistry
Develop science process skills
Develop inquiry-based lessons
Network and build science learning communities

3. Inquiry Observing Challenging existing understandings
Being open to new ideas
Experimenting and gathering evidence that supports the ideas

4. Some Misconceptions in Chemistry
Matter can be destroyed in reactions like burning.
Air isn’t matter.
Hot things are heavier than cold things.

5. What is a Misconception?
Incorrect understanding of term or process
Not merely a misfact
Can be taught to you or you can come to it based on your personal experience
Highly resistant to change

6. Lesson Design – The 5 E’s Engagement Exploration Explanation Extension
Evaluation

7. Science Process Skills - Basic
Observing
Measuring
Classifying
Communicating
Inferring
Predicting

8. Science Process Skills- Integrated
Controlling Variables
Defining Operationally
Formulating Hypotheses
Interpreting Data
Experimenting
Formulating Models