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Chemistry (July 23–27, 2012) (The AP* Chemistry workshop will be held on the campus of the Sacred Heart
Schools in Atherton (about 10 minutes from Stanford--see picture at the bottom of this page)
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Jim PoirierChemistry(jpoirier9@aol.com) Jim received
a degree in chemistry from UCSD and an MA in Science Curriculum from San Diego State University. He has taught chemistry
for 33 years, the last 25 being at La Jolla High School in San Diego. He has been a chemistry AP* Reader for 6 years
and has led many day- long and week-long workshops for the College Board. Recently he authored "Curriculum Guide
to Teaching AP* Chemistry" for the College Board. Jim enjoys the exchange of ideas and
techniques in the teaching of chemistry. Demonstrations play a big role in his teaching day and students are often surprised
and inspired by the day's demonstration. Teachers in his workshops are encouraged to share their ideas and demonstrations.
He enjoys ocean swimming, kayaking and deep sea fishing.
SCHEDULE AP
CHEMISTRY In general, mornings will be spent in problem solving, demos and class
discussions. Afternoons will be devoted to labs. There will be usually two labs per day. Please share with
us your favorite demos and ideas. Handouts are welcome. There will be problem assignments whose solutions will
be shared with the class. Please bring a lab notebook or binder in which you can write out your labs.
MONDAY Morning: stoichiometry, states of matter, problem session, demos
Afternoon: Labs:
Empirical formula of copper iodide; Net Ionic Reactions Questions: P1: ‘82B, '86 B; P2:
‘91 B, '92 lab question( p.42)
TUESDAY Morning: gas laws, calorimetry, heat of reaction Afternoon: Lab: Calorimetry (normally a two day lab; contains; Solution stoichiometry and redox reactions Questions:
P4: ‘73B, P5: ‘85D, P6: ‘85B, '86 D; P7: ‘87D, ‘88D;
P8: ‘81D, ‘83B; P10: ‘85D, P42 & 43:'01 and '02 lab questions
Morning: Lewis structures, thermodynamics,
kinetics
Afternoon:
Labs on Lewis structure and the kinetics of the thiosulfate
rx
Questions:
P11: ‘90A, '90 D, P14: ‘80D, ‘81A; P16: ‘85A, 2005 AP exam p39
(on Lewis. Structures.)
Morning: Equilibrium, acid/ base, electrochemistry
Afternoon: Labs: pH curve of a weak acid (or similar pH lab), Butane lighter lab; Electrochem.
Lab, spec. lab. Questions: p15: ‘83A, p 16:
‘85A, p17, ‘88A, p17: ‘88A, p21 2000 AP problem, p 25 (kinetics problem),
p31 problem, p 36 problem
Test
reviews and demonstrations from participants. Throughout the week we will be reviewing the 2012 AP* Chem. Exam and going over strategies to prepare
students for the exam in May. Please plan on presenting your favorite demos for the class.
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