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CURRICULUM REFERENCES

Contents

Books and monographs
NSW Syllabus Stage 6 Textbooks
Journal and other articles
Sourcebooks for Chemistry demonstrations and experiments
General (non-technical) readings
Chemistry Internet links
Chemistry demonstrations and experiments on the Internet
History of chemistry
Chemical safety

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(a) Books and monographs.

American Chemical Society. (1998). ChemCom: chemistry in the community. 3rd edn. Dubuque, Iowa : Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co.

American Chemical Society (1997). Chemistry in the National Science Education Standards : reader and resource manual for high school teachers. Washington, DC : American Chemical Society.

Bennett, S. W. & O'Neale, K. (1999). Progressive development of practical skills in chemistry. Cambridge: Royal Society of Chemistry.

Berman, P and Wicks, K. (1988). Science in action - Fun with Chemistry. New York: Marshall Cavendish Corporation.

Board of Studies, NSW (1999). Stage 6 Chemistry Syllabus. Sydney: Board of Studies.

Board of Studies, NSW (1999). Stage 6 Senior Science Syllabus. Sydney: Board of Studies.

Board of Studies, NSW (1999). New HSC Assessment Guidelines. Sydney: Board of Studies.

Board of Studies, NSW (1999). Assessment Certification and Examination Manual. Sydney: Board of Studies.

Board of Senior Secondary School Studies, Queensland (1995). Chemistry Senior syllabus. Brisbane: BSSSS.

Board of Studies, Victoria (1994). Chemistry VCE Study Design. Carlton, Vic: Board of Studies.

Borgford, C. L. & Summerlin, L. R. (1988). Chemical activities. Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society.

Boylan, C. (ed). Year 11 senior science teaching programs in 2 unit chemistry and 2 unit physics. Wagga Wagga, NSW: School of Education, Charles Sturt University.

Breslow, R. (1997). Chemistry today and tomorrow: the central, useful and creative science. Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society.

Brock, W. H. (1992). The Fontana history of chemistry. London: Fontana.

Bucat, R. B. (ed.) (1984). The elements of chemistry: Volumes 1 and 2. Canberra: Australian Academy of Science.

Burton, G. Holman, J., Pilling, G. And Waddington, D. (1994). Salter's Advanced Chemistry: Chemical storylines. Oxford: Heinemann.

Burton, G. Holman, J., Pilling, G. And Waddington, D. (1994). Salter's Advanced Chemistry: Chemical ideas. Oxford: Heinemann.

Burton, G. Holman, J., Pilling, G. And Waddington, D. (1994). Salter's Advanced Chemistry: Activity sheets. Oxford: Heinemann.

Bucat, R. B. (1996). Thinking tasks in chemistry: teaching for understanding. Nedlands, W.A.: Dept of Chemistry, University of Western Australia.

Bucat, R. B. & Fensham, P.J. (1995). Selected papers in chemical education research : implications for the teaching of chemistry . Delhi: The Committee on Teaching of Chemistry (CTC) of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)

Commons, C. et al (1995). Chemistry Two: Chemistry and the marketplace. 2nd edn. Port Melbourne: Heinemann Educational Australia.

Commons, C. & Hoggendorn, B. (1990). Demonstrations for secondary school chemistry. Port Melbourne: Heinemann Educational Australia.

Crowther, B. & Freemantle, M. (1989). Experiments and investigations in chemistry. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

De Vreeze, D. (1998). Instant lessons in chemistry. Strathfield, NSW: Emerald city books.

Ealy, J. B. & Easly, J. L. (1995). Visualizing chemistry: investigations for teachers. Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society.

Ellis, A. B. et al (1993). Teaching general chemistry: a materials science companion. Washington D.C.: American Chemical Society.

Elvins, C. et al. (1991). Chemistry One. Port Melbourne: Heinemann Educational Australia.

Elvins, C. et al. (1995). Chemistry One: materials chemistry in everyday life. 2nd edn. Port Melbourne: Heinemann Educational Australia.

Emsley (1998). The elements.(3rd edn.). Oxford: Clarendon Press.

Emsley, J. (1994). The consumer's good chemical guide. London: Corgi Books.

Emsley, J. (1998). Molecules at an exhibition: Portraits of intriguing materials in everyday life. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Failes, R. & Hughes, D. (1993). Chemistry - The elements of life. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.

Farady, M, edited by William Crookes. (1886). The chemical history of a candle : a course of lectures delivered before a juvenile audience at the Royal Institution. London: Chatto & Windus.

Fensham, P. J. (1988). Concepts, misconceptions and alternative frameworks in chemical education. London: The Royal Society of Chemistry.

Frost, R. (1996). The 'IT in Science' book of datalogging and control. Hatfield: Association for science education.

Garnett, P. J. and Anderton (1995). Foundations of chemistry. Melbourne: Longman Australia.

Gipps, J. F. and Friedman, E. (1991). Colourful chemistry. Parkville, Vic.: Science Teachers Association of Victoria.

Hadden, R. A. (1992). Further problem solving at the bench : 50 midi-projects in chemistry for 16-18 year olds . Glasgow: Centre for science education, University of Glasgow.

Hanssen, M. (1992). Food additive code breaker. Melbourne: Lothian Books.

Herron, J. D. & Eubanks, I. D. (1996). The chemistry classroom: formulas for successful teaching. Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society.

Holman, J. (1994). The material world. Walton-on-Thames: Thomas Nelson.

Hill, G. (1986). Chemistry counts. London: Hodder & Stoughton.

Hill, G. (1989). Chemistry counts: practical investigations. London: Hodder & Stoughton.

Hoffman, R. and Torrence, V. (1993). Chemistry imagined: reflections on science. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press.

ICI Australia Corporate Affairs et al (1995) Clean It! : Investigations Into Detergents For Years 7 To 10 Secondary School Science. Melbourne: ICI Australia Corporate Affairs.

ICI Australia Corporate Affairs et al (1995) It's Essential : Investigations Into Chlorine For Years 7 To 10 Secondary School Science. Melbourne: ICI Australia Corporate Affairs.

ICI Australia Corporate Affairs et al (1993) Paint It! : Investigations Into Paint For Years 7 To 10 Secondary School Science. Melbourne: ICI Australia Corporate Affairs.

ICI Australia Corporate Affairs et al (1993) Stick To It! : Investigations Into Adhesives And Sealants For Years 7 To 9 Secondary School Science. Melbourne: ICI Australia Corporate Affairs.

James, M. et al (1996). Chemical connections: VCE Chemistry Book One. (2nd edn.). Milton, Qld.: Jacaranda Press.

James, M. & Stokes, R. L. (1996). Chemical connections: VCE Chemistry Book Two. (2nd edn.). Milton, Qld.: Jacaranda Press.

James, M. (1996). Chemical connections: materials, chemicals in everyday life. Milton, Qld.: Jacaranda Press.

Johnson, C. (1988). Chemistry for GCSE. London: Heinemann Educational Books.

Laidler, G. (1991). Environmental chemistry: An Australian perspective. Melbourne: Longman Cheshire.

Landers, C. (2000). Chemistry 2000 & Beyond: Volume 1. Dural, NSW: Landers Publishing.

Landers, C. (2000). Chemistry 2000 & Beyond: Volume 2. Dural, NSW: Landers Publishing.

Landers, C. (2000). Chemistry 2000 & Beyond: Volume 3. Dural, NSW: Landers Publishing.

Lewis, D. (Osborne, C, ed). (1998). Aspirin: a curriculum resource for post-16 chemistry courses. London: Education Division, The Royal Society of Chemistry.

Lister, T. (1995). Classic chemistry demonstrations. London: The Royal Society of Chemistry.

Milner, B. and Oliver, R. (1997). Chemistry. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press.

Nash, B. J. & Hargreaves, G. (1991). Chemistry activities. South Melbourne: Macmillan.

Nuffield Foundation Science Teaching Project. (1967). Nuffield chemistry: Collected experiments. London: Longmans.

Pauling, L. (1956). College Chemistry. 2nd ed. San Francisco: W. H. Freeman.

Quadbeck-Seeger, H. & Russy, W. E. (1999). World records in chemistry. Weinheim : Wiley-VCH.

Roebuck, C. (2000). Excel Preliminary Chemistry. Gelbe, NSW: Pascal Press.

Salters' Advanced Chemistry Project. (1991). The Salters' Advanced Chemistry Project at the University of York.York: The Project, Dept of Chemistry, University of York.

Science Teacher Education Project. (1978). Revised Nuffield Chemistry: Teachers' guide. London: Longman for the Nuffield Foundation.

Scott, A. (1989). Molecular machinery: The principles and powers of chemistry. Oxford: Basil Blackwell.

Selinger, B. (1998). Chemistry in the marketplace. 5th edn. Sydney: Harcourt Brace Jovanovitch.

Shakhashiri, B. Z. (1983/5). Chemical demonstrations (Volumes 1 & 2). Madison: The university of Wisconsin Press.

Sharwood, J. (ed). (2000). Nelson Chemistry (VCE Units 1 & 2 and VCE Units 3 & 4) - (Student text, Teacher resource book, Testbank). - Melbourne: Nelson.

Smith, A. L. H. & Dwyer, C. (1986). Chemistry about you. Melbourne: Nelson.

Smith, A. and Dwyer, C. (1991/2). Key Chemistry - Books 1 & 2. Melbourne: Melbourne University Press.

Smith, R. (2000). Conquering Chemistry: Preliminary Course. Rydalmere, NSW: MacGraw Hill Australia.

Snape, D. (1989). Meet the first 30 elements. Parkville, Vic.: Science Teachers Association of Victoria.

Snyder, C. H. (1998). The extraordinary chemistry of everyday things. New York: John Wiley.

Sperring, T. (1990). Chem dems: chemistry demonstrations for secondary schools and colleges. Rozelle, NSW: NSW Science Teachers Association.

Summerlin, L. R. et al . (1988). Chemical demonstrations: a sourcebook for teachers. 2nd edn. Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society.

Sutherland, L. M. (1996). Facilitating the development of problem solving expertise in chemistry : assessing the impact of strategy instruction. PhD thesis. Sydney: University of Sydney.

Thickett, G. (2000). Chemistry Pathways 1. South Yarra, Vic.: Macmillan.

Thickett, G. (2000). Chemistry Pathways 2. South Yarra, Vic.: Macmillan

Tocci, S. (1985). Chemistry around you: experiments and projects with everyday products. New York: Arco Publishing.

Tooley, P. (1975). Experiments in applied chemistry. London: John Murray.

University of York Science Education Group. (1994). Salters Advanced Chemistry. Oxford: Heinemann.

University of York, Department of Chemistry (1991). The Salters' Advanced Chemistry Project at the University of York. York : The Project, Dept. of Chemistry, University of York.

Wiecek, C. (1989). Chemistry for senior students. Milton, Qld.: Brooks Waterloo.

Wilbraham, A. C. et al (1987). Addison-Wesley Chemistry . Menlo Park, Calif. : Addison-Wesley.

Wilkinson, J. W. (1998). Contextual chemistry: Year 11. Sydney: Hodder Education.

Wilkinson, J. W. & Nash, B. J. (1990). World of chemistry. South Melbourne: Macmillan.

(b) NSW Stage 6 Textbooks and materials.

Landers, C. (2000). Chemistry 2000 & Beyond: Volume 1. Dural, NSW: Landers Publishing.

Landers, C. (2000). Chemistry 2000 & Beyond: Volume 2. Dural, NSW: Landers Publishing.

Landers, C. (2000). Chemistry 2000 & Beyond: Volume 3. Dural, NSW: Landers Publishing.

Roebuck, C. (2000). Excel Preliminary Chemistry. Gelbe, NSW: Pascal Press.

Smith, R. (2000). Conquering Chemistry: Preliminary Course. Rydalmere, NSW: MacGraw Hill Australia.

Thickett, G. (2000). Chemistry Pathways 1. South Yarra, Vic.: Macmillan

Thickett, G. (2000). Chemistry Pathways 2. South Yarra, Vic.: Macmillan  

 

 (c) Journal and other articles.

Beasley, W. (1994). "Designing the senior high school chemistry curriculum: Students' perspectives." Chemeda: Australian journal of chemical education, 39.

Bucat, R. B. (1997). "What is this thing called chemistry?" Chemeda: Australian journal of chemical education, 47: 11

Donaldson, J. and Harding, J. (1986). Chemistry from issues. School science review, 68 (242): 48-59.

Frost, (1997). Computer software for science teaching - Choosing and using, School science review, 79 (287): 19-24.

Gallett, C. (1998). "Problem-solving in the chemistry laboratory: Leaving the cooks." Journal of chemical education, 75 (1): 72-7.

Garnett, P. , Garnett, P. and Hackling, M. (1995). "Student's alternative conceptions in chemistry: A review of research and implications for teaching and learning". Studies in science education, 25: 69 - 95.

Griffiths, J. M. (1992). "Grade-12 Students' misconceptions relating to fundamental characteristics of atoms and molecules." Journal of research in science teaching: 29, 611 - 28.

Haderlie, S. (1994). "Chemistry teaching with new technologies and strategies: Synergisms of the 90s." Journal of chemical education, 71 (12): 1058-62.

Hanson, D. & Wolfskill, T. (1998). "Improving the teaching/learning process in general chemistry: Report of the 1997 Stony Brook general chemistry teaching workshop." Journal of chemical education, 75 (2): 143-7.

Harding, J. (1994). "Swimming pool chemistry teaching." School science review, 76 (275): 45-9.

Kauffman, V. (1988). "Wallace Hume Carothers and Nylon, the First CompletelySynthetic Fiber." Journal of chemical education, 65: 803&endash;808.

Kennedy, E. (1996). "What do they think of chemistry?" Australian science teachers journal: 42 (2): 53-9.

Kerber, R. C. & Akhtar, M. J. (1996). "Getting real: A general chemistry laboratory program focussing on 'real world' substances." Journal of chemical education, 73: 1023.

Leisten, J.A. (199?). Teaching about atoms, School science review. (Internet article)

Phelps, A.J., LaPorte, M.M & Mahmood, A. (1997). "Portfolio assessment in high school chemistry: One teacher's guidelines." Journal of chemical education, 74: 528.

Ramsden, J. M. (1997). "How does a context-based approach influence understanding of key chemical ideas at 16+?" International Journal of science education, 19 (6): 697-710.

Randall, J. (1997). "Integrating high school chemistry with environmental studies and research." Journal of chemical education: 74: 1409.

Regis, A., Albertazzi, P. G. & Roletto, E. (1996). "Concept maps in chemistry education." Journal of chemical education, 73 (11): 1084-88.

Schmidt, M. H. (1997). "Using household chemistry projects to develop research skills and to teach scientific writing." Journal of chemical education, 74 (4): 771-6.

Sivade, A. et al (1994). "Chemistry, environment and pollution - as viewed by students and teachers." Journal of chemical education, 71 (7): 573-7.

Spain, R. S. (1992). "Role-playing reactions: Identifying with elements." Science teacher, 59 (9): 38-40.

Sperring, T. (1997). "Chemistry and the history of science" Chemeda: Australian Journal of chemical education, 47: 15-22.

Swan, J. A. & Spiro, T. G. (1994). "Context in chemistry: Integrating environmental chemistry with the chemistry curriculum." Journal of chemical education, 72 (11): 967-70.

van Doren, J.M., Nestor, L.P. and Knoghton, W.B. (1997). "Engaging students in the action of chemistry: An effective, fun and inexpensive outreach program." Journal of chemical education, 74: 1178.

Watts, M. & West, A. (1992). "Progress through problems, not recipes for disaster." School science review, 73 (265): 57-64.

Wilkinson, J. W. (1999). The contextual approach to teaching physics. Australian science teachers journal, 45 (4): 43-50.

 

  

(d) Sourcebooks for Chemistry demonstrations and experiments

Borgford, C. L. & Summerlin, L. R. (1988). Chemical activities. Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society.

Burton, G. Holman, J., Pilling, G. And Waddington, D. (1994). Salter's Advanced Chemistry: Activity sheets. Oxford: Heinemann.

Catalyst Teaching Resources, (1996). Senior chemistry teaching resources.Glenbrook, NSW : Catalyst Teaching Resources.

Commons, C. & Hoggendorn, B. (1990). Demonstrations for secondary school chemistry. Port Melbourne: Heinemann Educational Australia.

Crowther, B. & Freemantle, M. (1989). Experiments and investigations in chemistry. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

De Vreeze, D. andMcMicking, K. (1998). Instant lessons in chemistry . Strathfield, N.S.W. : Emerald City Books.

Ford, L. A. (1993). Chemical magic. New York: Dover Publications.

Gipps, J. F. and Friedman, E. (1991). Colourful chemistry. Parkville, Vic.: Science Teachers Association of Victoria.

Gribben P. (1999). Interpretting data in chemistry - Books 1 & 2. Glebe, NSW: Emerald City Books.

Hadden, R. A. (1992). Further problem solving at the bench : 50 midi-projects in chemistry for 16-18 year olds . Glasgow: Centre for science education, University of Glasgow.

Hill, G. (1989). Chemistry counts: practical investigations. London: Hodder & Stoughton.

Lister, T. (1995). Classic chemistry demonstrations. London: The Royal Society of Chemistry.

Loeschnig, L. V. (1994). Simple chemistry experiments with everyday matertials. New York: Sterling Publications.

Nash, B. J. & Hargreaves, G. (1991). Chemistry activities. South Melbourne: Macmillan.

Nuffield Foundation Science Teaching Project. (1967). Nuffield chemistry: Collected experiments. London: Longmans.

Selinger, B. (1998). Chemistry in the marketplace. 5th edn. Sydney: Harcourt Brace Jovanovitch.

Shakhashiri, B. Z. (1983/5). Chemical demonstrations (Volumes 1 & 2). Madison: The university of Wisconsin Press.

Sperring, T. (1990). Chem dems: chemistry demonstrations for secondary schools and colleges. Rozelle, NSW: NSW Science Teachers Association.

Summerlin, L. R. et al . (1988). Chemical demonstrations: a sourcebook for teachers. 2nd edn. Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society.

Tocci, S. (1985). Chemistry around you: experiments and projects with everyday products. New York: Arco Publishing.

Tooley, P. (1975). Experiments in applied chemistry. London: John Murray.

van Cleeve, J. (1993). A+ Projects in chemistry. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

van Cleeve, J. (1989). Chemistry for every kid. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

 

 

(e) General (non-technical) readings

Atkins, P. (1995). The periodic kingdom. London: Phoenix.

Levi, P. (1984). The periodic table. New York : Schocken Books.

 

 

(f) History of chemistry readings

Bensaude-Vincent; B. and Stengers, I. (1997). A History of Chemistry. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press.

Brock, W. H. (1993). The Norton History of Chemistry. New York: W. W. Norton.

Clow, A.and Clow, N. L.(1992). The Chemical Revolution. London: Gordon & Breach Science Publishers.

Cobb, C. and Goldwhite, H. (1995). Creations of Fire: Chemistry's Lively History from Alchemy to the Atomic Age. New York: Plenum.

Crawford, E. (1996). Arrhenius: From Ionic Theory to the Greenhouse Effect. Canton, Mass.: Science History Publications.

Hudson, J. (1992). The History of Chemistry. New York: Chapman & Hall,.

Hunter, M. (edi). (1994). Robert Boyle Reconsidered. New York: Cambridge University Press.

Ihde, A. (1984/1964). The Development of Modern Chemistry. (Rev. ed.). New York: Dover.

James, L. K. (ed.) (1993). Nobel Laureates in Chemistry, 1901&endash;1992.Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society; Philadelphia: Chemical Heritage Foundation.

Kauffman, V. (1988). "Wallace Hume Carothers and Nylon, the First CompletelySynthetic Fiber." Journal of Chemical Education, 65: 803&endash;808.

Knight, D. (1996). Humphry Davy: Science and Power. New York: Cambridge University Press.

Knight, D. (1992). Ideas in Chemistry: A History of the Science. NewBrunswick, N. J.: Rutgers University Press.

McGrayne, S. (1993). Nobel Prize Women in Science: Their Lives, Struggles, and Momentous Discoveries. New York: Carol Publishing.

Mossman, S. T. and Morris, P. J. T. (eds). (1994). The Development of Plastics. Cambridge: Royal Society of Chemistry.

Nye, M. J. (1996). Before Big Science: The Pursuit of Modern Chemistry and Physics, 1800&endash;1940. New York: Twayne Publishers (Simon & Schuster MacMillan).

Pasachoff, N. (1996). Marie Curie and the Science of Radioactivity. New York: Oxford University Press.

Porter, R. (consulting editor). (1994). The Biographical Dictionary of Scientists. (Second ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.

Pflaum, R. (1989). Grand Obsession: Madame Curie and Her World. New York: Doubleday,.

Quinn, S. (1995). Marie Curie: A Life. Reading, Mass.: Addison Wesley Longman.

Geoffrey Rayner-Canham, M. and Rayner-Canham, G. (1997). Women in Science. Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society; Philadelphia: Chemical Heritage Foundation.

Seymour; R. B. and Porter, R. S. (eds). (1993). Manmade Fibers:Their Origin and Development. New York: Elsevier Applied Science.

Strathern, P. (2000). Mendeleyev's dream: The quest for all elements.

Weatherall, M. (1990). In Search of a Cure: A History of Pharmaceutical Discovery. New York: Oxford University Press.

Weeks, M. E. andLeicester, H. M. (1968). The Discovery of the Elements.(Seventh ed.). Easton, Pa.: Journal of Chemical Education Press.

(g) Chemical safety

Bretherick, L. (ed). (1988). Hazards in the chemical laboratory. (4th ed.). London: Royal Society of Chemistry.

ICI Australia. Chemical facts sheets. Melbourne: ICI Australia, Corporate Affairs. (held in Science room U307B).

Material Safety Data Sheets (see below).

NSW Dept. of Education and Training (2000). Chemical Safety in Schools (Volumes 1 & 2). Ryde, NSW: NSW Dept. of Education and Training.

Scottish Schools Science Equipment Research Centre (1979). Hazardous Chemicals - A Manual for Schools and Colleges . Edinburgh: Oliver and Boyd.

Watt, C. J. (ed). Chemical safety data sheets for teaching laboratories (Volumes 1-3). Bathurst: Charles Sturt University.

 

Material Safety Data Sheets: See the catalogues of internet sites on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS):

MSDS Search Databases (http://www.msdssearch.com/DBlinksN.htm)

 

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