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Physical Science: Chemistry Imagilab Activities CD  (IW-4104A)

The Physical Science: Chemistry ImagiLab consists of 20 activities designed to teach students basic concepts in the study of matter. Students become active investigators of chemical properties of matter including phase changes, acid-base reactions, and chemical reactions. These activities use temperature, pH and pressure measurements, and can all be conveniently conducted with just one sensor -- the PASPORT Chemistry MultiMeasure Sensor.

These chemistry investigations are performed with materials found normally in the ordinary household kitchen or garden shed. These activities do not require dangerous chemicals or specialized equipment, yet do introduce fundamental concepts to the physical science curriculum.

The ImagiLab activities guide students through fun and meaningful investigations. All activities have been designed to support discovery by encouraging students to ask questions, make predictions, conduct investigations, and develop lines of inquiry. The Teacher Notes for each activity offers background information, a discussion guide, timeline, and a sample student portfolio.

About ImagiLabs

ImagiLabs are collections of activities designed to guide student's natural curiosity toward developing an understanding of fundamental science concepts. Each learning activity includes several elements:

Investigating the Question(s)

• Inquiry Question: States the central question the activity addresses.
• Thinking About the Question: Introduction for students and questions for small groups.
• Materials: Lists the sensor, substances, and equipment needed for the investigation.
• Safety: Lists warnings and cautions concerning the investigation.
• Investigation (divided into day by day steps): Provides general guidelines that indicate how to carry out the activity.

Answering the Question(s)

• Analysis Guide: Suggestions for graphs and guidelines for helping students reflect on their collected data.
• Further Investigations: Ideas for extending the investigations.

Teacher Notes

• Introduction: Provides relevance of the lab to both students and national standards -- National Science Education Standards (NRC) and Benchmarks for Science Literacy (AAAS).
• Discussion Guide: Leading questions and possible demonstrations that will help students develop a connection between major concepts.
• Background Information: Further information that enables the teacher to explain or understand the over-riding concepts introduced in the activity.
• Timeline: Suggested guidelines for length of time needed to fully develop the activity.
• Sample Student Report: Provides teachers with a model of completed projects (in PDF format).

Here's what you need:

Physical Science: Chemistry ImagiLab Activities CD (IW-4104A)

The Physical Science: Chemistry ImagiLab includes 20 activities designed to encourage students to become active investigators of chemical properties of matter including phase changes, acid-base reactions and chemical reactions. Teacher Notes for each activity offers background information, a discussion guide, timeline, and a sample student portfolio.

We recommend one Activity CD per classroom or teacher.

Physical Science: Chemistry ImagiLab Kit for the Xplorer GLX (PS-2629)

This ImagiLab Kit contains the probeware required to perform the labs in the Water Quality ImagiLab Activities CD. All labs are performed with just one sensor -- the PASPORT Chemistry Sensor. This MultiMeasure Sensor is really four sensors in one: temperature, pH, pressure and voltage -- all in one convenient sensor box.

We recommend one ImagiLab Kit for every 3-4 students.

Featured Products

• Physical Science: Chemistry ImagiLab Activities CD
  (IW-4104A)

• Physical Science: Chemistry ImagiLab for Xplorer GLX
  (PS-2629)

  Contains the probeware required to perform the labs in the Water Quality ImagiLab Activities CD.