I wrote a cooperative learning lesson, using expert groups, in which the students work out for themselves the rules for significant figures and teach their classmates! It works really well (I'd be happy to write it up in more detail, if you like)!
Kristen VanderVeen Chemistry Teacher The Bromfield School Harvard, MA 01451 978.456.4152 x 265 At 01:42 PM 4/21/2008, you wrote:
Would be thrilled if each of you currently teaching or still in possession of your teaching files would e-mail me just one of favorite chemistry teaching idea you've created or modified. It will appear in upcoming Journal! Judith Kelley Editor, NEACT Journal
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