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There is a critical need to transform chemistry teaching and learning from an emphasis on description of phenomena to deep understanding consistent with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). To build a community of practice around molecular level explanation of phenomena, two cohorts of high school chemistry teachers have participated in VisChem Institutes (VCIs). These intensive VCIs immersed teachers in the research foundation and pedagogical moves for the VisChem Approach, a teaching method that uses carefully produced dynamic visualizations (designed by Roy Tasker) with teaching strategies informed by a cognitive learning model. Key to VisChem is communication of internal visualizations using storyboards (drawings with explanation) of chemical and physical changes. In this symposium, teachers will present VisChem learning designs (lesson plans) implemented in their classrooms. Each presentation will include an overview of the learning goals, VisChem animations, key pedagogical moves, and an overview of the student learning outcomes. Presenters are encouraged to illustrate how their findings may be useful to other teachers to encourage broadening of the VisChem Community of Practice.

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Cross-cutting Thread(s):
Organizer 1

Ellen Yezierski

Organizer 1 Email
yeziere@miamioh.edu
Organizer 2

Meng-Yang Matthew Wu

Organizer 2 Email
wumm@miamioh.edu
Organizer 3

KatieMarie Magnone

Organizer 3 Email
magnonk@miamioh.edu
Organizer 4

Roy Tasker

Organizer 4 Email
R.Tasker@westernsydney.edu.au