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T1 Highly recommended for teachers
T2 Very useful supplement as text/resource for teachers
S1 Highly recommended for students
S2 Very useful supplement as text/resource for students
 

Printed Material

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Bryce, T. G. K., McCall, J. MacGregor, J., Robertson, I. J., and Weston, R. A. J.; 1991. TAPS3. How to assess open-ended practical investigations in biology, chemistry and physics. Assessment Pack and Teacher's Guide. Oxford. Heinemann.

T1 - An excellent teacher resource for the teaching and assessment of practical skills including experimental design.

Morton R., Teague, G., Evans, C., McCann, M.; (2002) Stage 2 Chemistry Essentials, 4th Edition, Hartley Management Group, Kent Town

S1 - This has been specifically written for the new curriculum statement. While a write-in exercise book for students it covers the work to sufficient depth that it could serve as a text. Answers to exercises are included.

Selinger B. (1998) Chemistry in the Marketplace , 5 th edition, Harcourt Brace, Marrickville.

T2 - This book provides excellent background in many topics involving applications of chemistry.

Stanley, R. J. ; Reynolds, S.; Joyce, D. E.; and Holloway, R. B.; (2000) Discovering Chemistry-2; A Course for Year 12 Students. Enterprise Press, Parkside.

S1 - While written for the new curriculum statement, this is based on the previous edition with additional material added to cover new topics. It is accompanied by a CD-ROM (Chemical Experience-2 (see below)) and a teacher reference which includes additional tests and answers to questions in the text.

South Australian Science Teachers Association Chemistry ( SASTA) Revision Guide.

S2 - This has been revised to take into account changes to the curriculum. Order via SASTA web site

Commons, C.; Jarrett, McKenzie, C.; Mosely, W.; Porter, M.; Williamson, M.; (1999) Heinemann Chemistry Two Teacher’s Resource Book, 3rd Edition, Heinemann. Australia

T2 - Contains practical work and written exercises suitable for curriculum statement.

Winfield, A. (2000) Environmental Chemistry , 2 nd Edition, Cambridge University Press. Cambridge

T2 - Useful for a thorough treatment of the environmental chemistry in the curriculum statement.

American Chemical Society ChemMatters American Chemical Society Washington

S2 - A magazine, for chemistry students; explores the basic chemistry behind commercial and consumer products through articles, puzzles, and cartoons. Lesson plans, resource materials and teacher guides are also available.

Audiovisual Materials

Stanley, R. J.; Cross, R. T. Chemical Experience-2 (2002) CD-ROM. Enterprise Press, Parkside

T1 - A collection of laboratory exercises and demonstrations. There are a number of examples of topics for social relevance research reports.

Websites

South Australian Science Teachers Association www.sasta.asn.au

T2 - Lists available resources and professional development activities

Orica Australia Limited www.orica.com.au

T2 – A series of files can be downloaded that cover aspects of the chemical industry including: acetic acid, ammonia chlorine, ethylene and surfactants

Reuters Daily World Environment News www.planetark.org

T1 - A good site for environmental articles.

MDL Information Systems Inc www.mdli.com

S2 - This site offers a web browser plugin (Chime) for viewing molecular structures in various ways, including rotating the molecule and zooming in for a closer look. The same company has a program (ISIS/Draw) for drawing chemical structures, which is free for personal and home use.

Bio-Rad Laboratories Informatics Division www.chemwindow.com

T2 - This site has a drawing package, very useful for organic structures and laboratory glassware.

Australian Academy of Science www.science.org.au

S,T2 – Includes a science education section and NOVA (Science in the News).

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) www.csiro.au

S,T2 - Includes news, information sheets, details of activities, and a link to CSIROsec. (See below.)

Primary Resources

CSIRO Science Education Centre

Regency Institute of TAFE
Regency Park

contact: Rick Daley, 8348 2405

Web www.csiro.au

T1 - Conducts Stage 2 Chemistry experiment programs for class bookings. See web site for downloadable practical notes.

South Australian Science Teachers Association (SASTA)
1st Floor, 211 Flinders Street,
Adelaide, South Australia 5000
Telephone (08) 8224 0871
Facsimile (08) 8224 0805
Email office@sasta.asn.au
Web www.sasta.asn.au

T1 - The professional association for teachers of science in South Australia