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In the Classroom
Secondary School Chemistry
Before There Was Chemistry: The Origin of the Elements as an Introduction to Chemistry
Neil Glickstein
Science Department, Waring School, 35 Standley St., Beverly, MA 01915
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March 1999
Vol. 76 No. 3
p. 353
Abstract
The use of cosmology as an interdisciplinary introduction to a chemistry course is discussed. Students read a variety of nontext sources in order to piece together the events of the early universe that led to the creation of the elements. An introduction to gravity, mass, time, distance, temperature, and density are all possible with thematic cohesion. A framework is set for the study of the mole and radioactivity as well. A natural context is provided for the use of scientific notation, significant figures, and orders of magnitude, as well as for the introduction of special relativity and nuclear reactions. The search for the creation of the elements allows for the coverage of many basic concepts while employing a thematic, discussion-based format in a rigorous chemistry course.
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*  Citation
 Glickstein, Neil. J. Chem. Educ. 1999 76 353.
*  Keywords
 Astrochemistry; Curriculum; Introductory / High School Chemistry; Nonmajor Courses; Hydrogen
*  History
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Last Updated:		 June 15, 1999
June 22, 2005
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