How to create your own molecular model to learn various structural aspects of coordination compounds
Session Format
Conference Session (20 minutes)
Location
Room 218/220
Abstract for the conference program
This proposed project emphasizes a unique and interactive teaching method where students make model compounds to learn various structural aspects of the compound. They can use any material (for e.g. Styrofoam balls, marshmallow etc.) to make their very own model compound. It could be an individual or group project where one compound will be allotted per group to study shape, geometry, bond angle, polarity, hybridization, symmetry elements and point group. The goal is to cover all types of coordination compounds up to coordination number seven by active learning. The audience can participate in creating models and learn from it. This project is very motivating and it promotes that chemistry is fun, thought provoking and challenging as well. I strongly believe that this presentation not only creates bonds between the molecules of a compound, but also, makes a bond between the audience and the subject of chemistry.
Proposal Track
Non-research Project Teaching and Learning in the STEM Field
Start Date
3-3-2017 11:15 AM
End Date
3-3-2017 11:45 AM
Recommended Citation
Saha, Arpita Dr., "How to create your own molecular model to learn various structural aspects of coordination compounds" (2017). Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (2012-2019). 16.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/stem/2017/2017/16
How to create your own molecular model to learn various structural aspects of coordination compounds
Room 218/220
This proposed project emphasizes a unique and interactive teaching method where students make model compounds to learn various structural aspects of the compound. They can use any material (for e.g. Styrofoam balls, marshmallow etc.) to make their very own model compound. It could be an individual or group project where one compound will be allotted per group to study shape, geometry, bond angle, polarity, hybridization, symmetry elements and point group. The goal is to cover all types of coordination compounds up to coordination number seven by active learning. The audience can participate in creating models and learn from it. This project is very motivating and it promotes that chemistry is fun, thought provoking and challenging as well. I strongly believe that this presentation not only creates bonds between the molecules of a compound, but also, makes a bond between the audience and the subject of chemistry.
