Teach.chem is a series of summer and academic-year workshops that will strengthen the chemistry content and constructivist pedagogy of Illinois science teachers. This project intends to identify and develop chemistry teachers who act as catalysts to systematically reform the way in which students learn chemistry and to improve their knowledge of chemistry. These teachers are responsible for helping to implement high quality pedagogy using standards-based instructional materials.

Ongoing support for these teachers will be provided through local workshops, in-class mentoring, and lesson and activity sharing. Teachers will be linked together using technology-based communication systems such as the Illinois State University Online Chemistry Teaching Help Service.

Application Deadline April 1, 2004

Academic and Personal Benefits:

ISU graduate credit: Che 380.43 Advanced Chemistry: Curriculum & Pedagogy (2 credit hours)
IVCC undergraduate credit: IVCC LPS 1001: Special Topics: Advanced Chemistry Curriculum & Pedagogy (2 credit hours)


Participants who would like to receive academic credit will be responsible for online interactions with others between July 2 - July12 and for attending the IVCC Summer Science Institute on Friday, July 16 in Oglesby, IL.

Tuition is waived, but you are responsible for fees at ISU and IVCC.


Teach.chem is also eligible for Continuing Education Credit through IACT.
New teaching activities and lessons
Leadership opportunities and professional development

Professional Benefits

You will get to work on several curricular and pedagogical areas for your teaching. Please bring with you any materials that you would like to share or improve during Teach.chem.

You will have a chance to collaboratively plan and practice new chemistry lessons and activities.
Specific topics will be dependent upon participant interests.