1. Modeling and Visualization in Chemistry Workshop Scott Sinex Prince George’s Community College Sponsored by EdGrid and MVHS 24-27 June 2003

2. As chemists, we employ models Physical models – wooden ball & stick or the syringe Conceptual models – “molecules in the box” Mathematical models – Boyle’s Law or Beer’s Law P V PV = k

3. Objectives… Learn some useful technology tools Design a Chime-based web activity Design a web-based activity using data- driven mathematical modeling and simulations

4. Data Mathematical model Simulation Science process, discovery-based More variables Graphical approach Algebraically – based Graphical approach Ideally experimentally collected

5. The chemist’s toolbox… Graphing calculator/Excel – data handling, analysis, and modeling Chime – interactive molecular models in web- based activities Stella/Interactive Excel – mathematical simulations (algebra-based) Netlogo/Java applets – particle/reaction simulations

6. Tuesday - 24th Wednesday - 25th Thursday - 26th Friday – 27th A Technological Smorgasbord – a little taste of everything Data Modeling using TI-83 Graphing Calculator and Excel Using Stella Simulations in the Classroom Netlogo and the Internet – the Microscopic Picture Chime & Webpage Design of a simple activity Interactive Excel Simulations Developing Stella Models Designing Advanced Web Activity