Chemistry: Basic Classroom Concepts

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Chemistry: Basic Concepts for the Elementary and Middle School Classroom

Carl Satterfield (Professor, HCC), Chevy Seney (Frontier Regional High School)

This course is intended for elementary and middle school teachers in Massachusetts who wish to increase their understanding of chemical concepts encountered in the middle school curriculum.  In addition, participants will be introduced to the methods employed by scientists and their limitations, they will be exposed to laboratory processes, and they will be given a contemporary view of the world.  The course has been developed following the MTEL Mathematics/Science Middle School Licensure Test Objectives, the Massachusetts Science and Engineering Curriculum Framework, and the Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Framework. Graduate 3-credit option available through continuing education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. This course has 4 required follow-up sessions during the 2008-09 academic year that must be completed in order to receive the $800 stipend.

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