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Wood, Claire G., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
The advantages of microchemistry in terms of economics and safety are discussed. A list of six companies known to supply apparatus and reagents for microscale experimentation is provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Educational Resources, Higher Education
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Gass, J. Ric – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Discussed are concepts involved in legal liability for laboratory accidents. The focus of this article is on negligence, duty, and responsibility issues. Highlighted are the basis of a lawsuit, negligent tort, duty and breech of duty, and cause and harm. Thirty-one cases are cited. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Court Litigation, Higher Education
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Nagel, Miriam C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discusses the hazards of nitric acid and other nitrates, especially ammonium nitrate in the high school laboratory. Provides many historical accounts on the dangers of nitrates. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry, Laboratories, Laboratory Procedures
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Berry, Keith O. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discusses the presentations of chemical demonstrations, hands-on experiments, and magic shows. Presents 12 guidelines to follow when presenting chemical demonstrations. Points out the obligations of the presenters for the safety concerns of the general public. Notes information available from the American Chemical Society. (MVL)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Chemistry, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Safety
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Gilbert, George L., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Presented are two chemistry demonstrations: (1) an alternative method for the demonstration of the properties of alkali metals, water is added to small amounts of metal; (2) an exploration of the properties of hydrogen, helium, propane, and carbon dioxide using an open trough and candle. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
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Zwaard, A. W.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Presents a programed method that inventories and classifies hazards. 8iscusses the following topics: (1) student and hazard source, (2) elimination of the source, (3) adaptation of the source, (4) isolation of the source, (5) adjustment of the surroundings, (6) isolation of man, and (7) personal protective equipment. (MVL)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Chemistry, College Science, Hazardous Materials
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Williamson, Kenneth L. – American Laboratory, 1991
Discusses the advent of microscale experiments within undergraduate organic chemistry laboratories mainly resulting from environmental safety concerns involving waste disposal. Considers the cost savings in purchasing less reagents and chemicals, the typical glassware and apparatus, the reduced hazards from elimination of open flames, and other…
Descriptors: College Science, Environmental Standards, Hazardous Materials, Higher Education
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School Science Review, 1990
Presented are 27 science activities for secondary school science instruction. Topic areas include microbiology, botany, biochemistry, genetics, safety, earthquakes, problem solving, electricity, heat, solutions, mechanics, quantum mechanics, flame tests, and molecular structure. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Laboratory Procedures
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Rankin, W. T. – American Biology Teacher, 2000
Describes the Alabama Science in Motion Program (ASIM) which provides hands-on science laboratories to high school students. Discusses the benefits of the program for host teachers and its impact on students and preservice teachers. (YDS)
Descriptors: Biology, Curriculum Development, Hands on Science, High Schools
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Corner, Rebecca C.; Corner, Thomas R. – Science Teacher, 1994
Explains how to use saliva instead of blood for classroom blood typing activities. Describes the protocol and equipment needed. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Educational Technology, High Schools, Laboratory Safety
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Frazier, Wendy M.; Sterling, Donna R. – Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 2005
This article discusses the rules science teachers need and how to implement these rules in the class. What should my science classroom rules be? Ideally, this question is asked prior to the teacher's entry to the classroom during their teacher training and revisited throughout their coursework preparation and student teaching. A science teacher…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Classroom Techniques, Laboratory Safety, Secondary School Science
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Loureiro, Natalia I. V.; Viana, Henrique V.; Rodrigues, Carlos R.; Cabral, Lucio Mendes; Silva, Thais D. N.; Cardoso, Fernanda Serpa; Santos, Dilvani Oliveira; Castro, Helena C. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2004
Changes are occurring within Brazilian institutes of higher education; currently several universities are reviewing their course offerings and teaching approaches to determine if they meet the needs of today's undergraduate students. When changes are made to the curriculum of experimental courses, there should be an understood guarantee that all…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Teaching Methods, Animals, Ethics
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Texley, Juliana; Kwan, Terry; Summers, John – Science Teacher, 2005
With each passing year, the public expects more of schools and teachers. Curricula become more complex, student populations become more diverse, responsibilities are added, and, except for resources, very little is taken away. Fundamentally, teachers are held responsible for everyone and everything that goes on in their classrooms, an awesome…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Teacher Responsibility, Teaching Methods, Secondary School Students
Trenk, Barbara Scherr – 1977
Designed for high school science teachers, the document warns of potential health threats of performing certain experiments and using certain chemicals or chemical combinations in their courses. Following a rationale for more carefully considering health dangers, the document gives suggestions on what can be done by teachers. Reports such as a…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Educational Facilities Improvement
American Chemical Society, Washington, DC. – 1985
An objective of the American Chemical Society is to promote alternatives to landfilling for the disposal of laboratory chemical wastes. One method is to reduce the amount of chemicals that become wastes. This is the basis for the "less is better" philosophy. This bulletin discusses various techniques involved in purchasing control,…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Hazardous Materials, Higher Education
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