Thinking Through the Labratory

Thinking Through the Laboratory: An Organic Chemistry II Workbook is a transformative tool that prompts students to predict, think, do, and reflect during a laboratory experience. This all-in-ane workbook is an interactive hybrid of the traditional laboratory manual and laboratory notebook. Every aspect of this workbook is designed to encourage thinking before, during, and after performing an action.Unique features of this workbook are: - Integrated thought and prediction features entitled "Some Assembly Required". These features are designed to keep students thinking during the laboratory experience.
- A "Post Lab Round Up" feature provides scaffolding for students to present their claims, evidence, and reasoning after a laboratory experience. This feature encapsulates the skill of scientific writing and argumentation. There is also a section for students to write their reflections on the lab experience.