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You Want Me To
Teach What?
Chemistry for the
Technologies
Heyward Hickman
Applied Mathematics & Science
Consultant
SC Department of Education
National Association For Workforce
Improvement (NAWI)
Colonial Williamsburg, VA
April 29, 2004
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What is Chemistry for the
Technologies?
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Commonly called Chem Tech
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One-year course designed to prepare students for
occupations that require knowledge of technological
aspects of chemistry or medical support careers.
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The first chemistry course in a chemical technology
education path - culminate in a two-year degree in
chemical technology or a four-year technical degree.
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Correlated to SC Science Standards (National Science
Education Standards) and College Preparatory Chemistry
Performance Objectives.
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Core Course Options for High School
Students in Science
College Prep Path
Biology
2
Physical
Science
Biology 1
Chemistry
2
Chemistry
1
Physics
Tech Prep Path
Physical
Science
Applied
Biology 1
Applied
Biology 2
Physics
Tech 1
Physics
Tech 2
Chemistry for the
Technologies
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Introduction
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1996 - initial draft written for new applied academic
course - Chemistry for the Technologies.
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A collaboration among educators (secondary and post
secondary), business and industry representatives, and
SC Department of Education consultants.
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Teachers received graduate credit
for participating and formed valuable
relationships with industry leaders.
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Introduction
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2001-2002 - SC Dept. of Education began course
revision process.
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High school chemistry teachers and post-secondary
representatives served on the committee.
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Rigorous and relevant curriculum covering
fundamentals of chemistry through
business and industry applications.
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Chemistry for the Technologies
Curriculum Review Team
Maja G. Fickett, Chairperson
Berkeley High School
Nancy LeMaster
D. W. Daniel High School
Kathy Manville
Marlboro County High School
Elizabeth Martin
College of Charleston
Phyllis Walton
Barbara Wrobleski-Mullis
Northeastern Tech Prep Consortium Seneca High School
Heyward Hickman
Linda Sinclair
South Carolina State Department of Education
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Chem Tech Modules
Introductory Material Features
Safety
Teaching the Course
Contextual Aspects
Cooperative Learning
Equipment List
Course Outline
Timeline for Block and Traditional Schedule
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Chem Tech Modules
Module Revision Features
Lab Safety
Lab Worksheets
Glossary of Terms
Assessments
Additional labs & support materials from the
American Chemical Society
Improved directions, pedagogy suggestions, &
instructional sequencing
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Chem Tech Competencies
I.
II.
CHEMICAL SAFETY
OPERATIONAL SAFETY & SCIENCTIFIC
MEASUREMENT
III. CHEMICAL STRUCTURE & CHEMICAL
BEHAVIOR
IV. CHEMICAL EQUATIONS & STOICHIOMETRY
V. GASES, SOLIDS, AND LIQUIDS
VI. SOLUTIONS
VII. ACIDS, BASES, & SALTS
VII. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
VIII. ELECTROCHEMISTRY
X. NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
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Contents - minimal curriculum
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7
Module 8
Module 9
Laboratory Safety and
Procedures
Training Manual for Chem Tech
Measurement and Data Analysis
Hazardous Waste
Metals and Recycling Copper
Spectrophotometry and
Chromatography
Gases, Solids, and Liquids
Part I Solutions and Dilutions - Chemical
and Agricultural Dilutions
Part I Organic Chemistry - Esters and
Flavor Chemicals
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Contents - Optional Modules
Module 8
Module 9
Module 10
Module 11
Module 12
Module 13
Module 14
Module 15
Part II Solutions and Dilutions - Acetic
Acid Spill – Acid/Base
Neutralization and Titration
Part II Organic Chemistry - Polymers
Fiber Industries
Synthesis of Aspirin
Analysis of Aspirin
Nuclear Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Gas Chromatography
Vocabulary
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Real Life & Challenging
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Course covers fundamental chemistry,
basic & intermediate lab skills, and
problems solving in a real world
business and industry context
(Scenarios and Job Profiles).
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Evolved due to different student audience, new
standards, and mandated testing.
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Majority of students not majoring in science.
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Course placement/enrollment varies.
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Teacher Comfort Zones &
Course Challenges
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Not textbook driven.
Flexible lab schedule – some labs
Take several days to complete since
integral concepts and skills are
found in lab exercises.
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Must like lab in addition to being comfortable with
equipment not commonly used in high school
chemistry courses.
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Tendency to emphasize favorite subjects not really
relevant to Chem Tech Competencies (e- config.,
quantum theory, history, etc).
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Hands-On Activities
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Handouts
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Excerpts from Course Introduction, pages 2-4
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Course Outline, pages 5-7
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Correlation between Chem Tech and CP Chemistry
Competencies, pages 8-12
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Sample Teacher’s Notes from Module 6, page 13
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Sample Objectives Page from Module 3, page 14
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Sample Scenario and Job Profile from Module 8, page 15
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In Their Own Words
Master Chemistry Teachers’ Comments
Dr. James Whisenhunt, Chemistry Teacher
Betsy Luquire, Chemistry Teacher
Meredith Smith, Chemistry Teacher
Holly Sullivan, Chemistry Teacher
Nichole Riddle, Science Coordinator
(Chemtechettes)
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March 2004 CD
Features
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Corrections and
suggestions
from June 2003
Master Teacher
Training
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Authentic
Assessments and
projects from June
2003 Master
Teacher Training.
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Module Notes examples
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Tests / Lab
Practicals examples
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Future Features
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Laboratory support video clips
for each module.
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Post modules to SC Department
of Education’s Web site.
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Continue to conduct teacher training
and support statewide implementation.
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Demonstra
tion
What
do you
observe?
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Maintaining Our
Focus
 Applied
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Contextual Learning
Real-Life Applications
Hands-On Lab Activities
Career Emphasis
 Work
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Academic Strategies
with CTE Instructors
Integrate the Curriculum
SCANS Skills
 Assisting
Students with Learning
Disabilities
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EVEN IF YOU ARE ON THE RIGHT
TRACK, IF YOU JUST SIT THERE
YOU WILL GET RUNOVER.
---Will Rogers
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You Want Me To
Teach What?
Chemistry for the
Technologies
Heyward Hickman
Applied Mathematics & Science
Consultant
SC Department of Education
National Association For Workforce
Improvement (NAWI)
Colonial Williamsburg, VA
April 29, 2004
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