Foldables for Introductory Chemistry at the College Level

TCE

The Chemical Educator

ISSN: 1430-4171 (electronic version)

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Abstract Volume 16 (2011) pp 132-135

Foldables for Introductory Chemistry at the College Level

Kenneth E. Walsh^†,* and Jeff A. Thomas^‡

†Department of Chemistry, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 47712, walsh@usi.edu, ‡Department of Teacher Education, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 47712
Received January 12, 2011. Accepted February 27, 2011.

Published: 26 May 2011

Abstract. Foldables are a kind of graphic organizer that students use to sort and classify information about concepts. They can be used in any subject and in any setting as a means to increase the kinesthetic and visual learning associated with material. We present two Foldables that can be used in a college level chemistry class to help students understand two challenging topics, the Ideal Gas Law and Le Chatelier’s Principle.

Key Words: In the Classroom; general chemistry

(*) Corresponding author. (E-mail: walsh@usi.edu)

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Copies of the two Foldables discussed in detail (12.6 MB).