Minimal laboratory supplies. Computer and audiovisual equipment, optional. Shelly Peretz Thornridge High School Cottage Grove and Sibley Blvd. Shelly Peretz The Program Chemistry-related technological issues serve as a basis for introducing the chemistry needed to understand and analyze the issues confronting the world. The goal is to help students realize the important role that chemistry will play in their lives and use principles of chemistry to think more intelligently about current issues.
Activities motivate and challenge students to think about chemical applications and societal issues.
Each topic serves as a basis for introducing the chemistry needed to understand and analyze it. Each student group prepares a multimedia presentation on the role that chemistry will play in their lives focusing on one of the five major topics. Students experimented with VCR Companion , Paintworks Gold , and Hyperstudio to enhance their multimedia presentations. Scholastics Success with Writing computer package helps students define and refine their ideas for writing. Overall Value Chemistry is an intimate part of everyone's life.