Getting StartedGetting StartedThis learning module will introduce you to the learning cycle used in this course. There are twelve learning cycles which concentrate on specific aspects of chemistry in CHEM 10. They are designed around the specific chapters in your text for convenience. Each contain team ChemActivities from your POGIL workbook, reading assignments, lectures either live on campus or taped, homework, and assessments. The learning module approach will keep you on track. Lets get started . . .
OrientationThe Orientation section sets the tone for the learning module and outlines the following:
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Discovery and/or ExplorationDo not consider this homework. Homework is from the reading text and can be done on your own. The discovery activities are group work.
You will be using your POGIL Work Book
ON CAMPUS COURSE: You will need to bring your POGIL workbook to class for each lecture. You will do your group work on campus.
ONLINE COURSE: You will be using your POGIL workbook for the discovery part of the course. Work through the Group ChemActivity while creating a Wiki in your assigned groups. Each ChemActivity is graded based on your personal participation in the group Wiki project. You must create three specific sections within the Wiki based on questions in the CA, and add two additional comments for full credit. The first person to arrive in the group area will create the page for the group. Everyone else will just add to it. Only those in your group can edit what you are writing. But, everyone in the class can read what you are writing.
Use the comment area to make notes about learning experiences. Comment areas cannot be edited by anyone. This may be where you make your two additional "add to" posts if you wish. If you made errors and then corrected them, place these ideas in the comments area. If you really liked one aspect of the project, note that in the comments area as well. I will add comments when needed for guidance.
For today's discovery activity you will be learning how to post to your group's Wiki. Just have fun with it while learning the ropes.
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ReadingReading material which helps to concentrate your studies and add to your experiences from the exploration will be assigned. Your text chapters match the learning module titles and will be a main source of reading. A written reflection on the reading will be required for each chapter reading. Web links may also be added. In some cases, a self assessment which is not graded will be given here so you can evaluate where you need more work.
ONLINE Course: You will post your discussion topic and comment on two others.
On CAMPUS: You are required to bring your textbook to class for discussions.
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LecturesON CAMPUS: Lectures will be on campus in Sugar Pine 215 on Tuesdays from 11:20 to 2:25. Past lectures have been archived for viewing.
Archived videos do not require a code and are available on the main lecture page. CHEM10_Lectures
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Homework AssignmentHomework assignments will be placed in here. Chapter questions, additional worksheets, or other assignments will show up here.
EVERYONE: Homework assignments are to be done in ink in a "homework notebook." I will be checking them during office hours and breaks in lecture. You can also show your homework notebook to your lab instructor (Dr. Bowlus or Dr. Kolb) You must get accustomed to writing the question and the answer in ink.
On CAMPUS or ONLINE CLASSES: An assessment which randomly selects a few of the problems is available when you are ready. You may use your notebook during the assessment. Some of the questions are exactly the same as your homework questions. Some have the same wording but the numbers have been changed to challenge you.
It will be timed so have the problems done in your notebook before you begin the assessment.
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LaboratoryLaboratory work gives you experiences which allow you to connect lecture concepts with the real world. The lab work which goes with this learning module is orientation material and introductory lab work.
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Performance AssessmentThis will be the final evaluation of your learning. Taking the assessment is graded. This page will give you instructions about each assessment (yes there may be more than one) so make sure you follow the instructions specifically. The assessments will have questions which come from all aspects of the learning module. They are all one hour timed assessments. Others will be "take as long as you want" but all will be "one chance" and that's it. Make sure before you begin, you are ready for some uninterrupted time!
ONLINE and ON CAMPUS both take this assessment.
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