
It also provides dynamical models which could be seamlessly transformed into simpler and easier-to-understand representations. It can not only replicate the appearance of traditional "ball-and-stick" models, but is also able to instantly switch to simpler, stylized representations, with polyhedral units (akin to "Lego" bricks) replacing complex groups of atoms and bonds. CrystalMaker - This program helps science teachers to teach solid and crystal lattice.Would find useful in your roll as a teacher. In this activity you will be reviewing software that you Hilbert, MIT Press, Cambridge MA, 1997, pp.

The Science of Color,” volume 2, edited by Alex Byrne and David R. I relied on a book called "The science of Color" and a website on color theory (linked below) to develop the 2nd days activities. Journal of the American Ceramic Society 77:1569-1575 Wang X, Hubbard C, Alexander K, Becher P (1994) Neutron diffraction measurements of the residual stresses in Al2O3 - ZrO2 (CeO2) ceramic composites _cod_database_code 1000059. Gibbs G V, Breck D W, Meagher E P (1968) Structural refinement of hydrous and anhydrous synthetic beryl, Al2(Be3Si6)O18 and emerald, Al1.9Cr0.1(Be3Si6)O18 Note: hydrous emerald. The references for the structures I used are here: There is a free demo version available ( )įairly detailed instructor notes are included as a "faculty only" file. The second day’s activities rely on the use of crystalmaker, a structure visualization program. The related activity "metal and Ionic Lattices Guided Inquiry Worksheet" may be appropriate as review/background material, depending on the placement of this activity in your syllabus. This article has a lot of detail that could be adapted for local use. The first day’s activities were taken from a J. I walked through the room to answer questions and guide the groups. I started with a brief lecture (see instructor notes) and then turned the class loose in small groups of about 5 students.

This LO was used in a first-year chemistry class at Harvey Mudd College in Fall 2015. Science Skills, Practices, and Resources.
