This Challenge practices both VB and MO models, and can be used to show the superiority of MO models for explaining simple molecules like O₂ and CH₄. It also demonstrates how scientists make rational choices between theories. Inorganic Challenges are exercises designed to be solved by a small group of students. Some Challenges practice a problem-solving algorithm, some reinforce important concepts, and some involve creativity or games.

This is an Inorganic Challenge that gives students an opportunity to practice the algorithm for difficult Lewis structures, and using good problem-solving technique. Inorganic Challenges are exercises designed to be solved by a small group of students. Some Challenges practice a problem-solving algorithm, some reinforce important concepts, and some involve creativity or games.

Some interactive Jmol models of some common crystal systems and some geological systems.

http://chemistry.beloit.edu/edetc/pmks/index.html

This is a beginning-of-semester "warm up." The goals are to help students reconnect to their prior knowledge about atomic orbitals and to introduce and practice the fundamentals of good small group work.

Students construct models of ionic solids in class and answer a series of questions about the structures.

The students write a 2-page chemistry autobiography at the beginning of the semester in order to reflect on their previous chemistry learning experiences, express their expectations for the class, and help me get to know them.