Program Overview

Program Overview

The Ed. 631 - CHEMISTRY program is a methodology course designed to survey the basic structure and content for teaching an Advanced Placement Chemistry course. The program covers various chemistry topics, including equilibrium, kinetics, and problem-solving strategies.

Course Content

The course addresses key aspects of teaching an Advanced Placement Chemistry course, such as:

• Class size and student selection
• Textbooks and labs
• Teaching strategies
• The AP exam and its grading
• Lab experiments suitable for AP classes

Program Features

Participants in the program will receive:

• Examples of past AP exams
• Appropriate tests and worksheets
• Lab experiments They will also have the opportunity to:
• Observe significant teaching demonstrations
• Perform experimental procedures using computer-interfaced equipment
• Review various topics covered in AP Chemistry with presenters
• Discuss the methodology of converting typical cookbook labs into guided inquiry labs
• Perform lab exercises that align with the College Board redesign

Best Practices and Resources

The program will discuss best practices and provide participants with:

• AP-published related labs for each of the labs
• Information about the requirements for the AP Chemistry Course Audit