Chemistry Van Inservice Institute at Chicago State University

Program Goals

The goal of this program is to provide students in the Chicago Public School (CPS) system with the opportunity to enhance their understanding and appreciation of chemistry and scientific inquiry by utilizing a school curriculum that involves laboratory experiences representative of the work world and that addresses socially and environmentally relevant topics. This is accomplished through a program of (1) curriculum development, (2) teacher professional development, and (3) in-class support through the services of the Chemistry Van.

Upcoming Opprotunities:

TBA

Chemistry Van Inservice Information

Next inservice TBA.

Chemistry Van Activities

The Chemistry Van provides activities, standards, and alignment worksheets.  Some materials are only available for teachers who have completed the Van program.

Semester 1 standards for CPS

Semester 2 standards for CPS

Alignment between activities and textbook

2008 Chemistry Van Laboratory Materials

Contact information

Please do not hesitate to contact either Mike Mimnaugh or Sharon McCarthy if you have any questions about the Chemistry Van Program.

Other Resourses

The Periodic Cable- ChemWest

Chemistry Education- American Chemical Society

Chicago Section- American Chemical Society

National Science Teachers Association

Illinois Science Teachers Association

Support

Thank you to our generous supporters: Chicago Public Schools, Chicago State University, Teachers Academy for Math and Science, University of Illinois - Chicago, Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh, Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh, American Chemical Society (Chicago Section), Illinois Board of Higher Education (Eisenhower and No Child Left Behind Programs), Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Hanna Instruments, Ace Glass Corporation, and Sargent-Welch Corporation