An Overview

Active Chemistry is a standards-based, National Science Foundation funded, full-year curriculum that is being developed in association with leading educators, scientists, engineers, and institutions. Our goal is to improve the literacy of our student population in science. Active Chemistry embraces the idea that ALL students can have success in chemistry. Active Chemistry is strongly correlated with what we want students to know and to be able to do. It incorporates research on how people learn and what engages students intellectually.

The Active Chemistry Curriculum is:

• Based on a scientific inquiry approach to learning.
• Built on a problem-based learning model.
• Derived from current science education research.
• Focused on student questions and investigations.
• Centered on collaborative learning strategies.
• Designed with substantial teacher support and with the assistance of the: American Institute of Chemical Engineers