NSTA Press Releases ARGUMENT-DRIVEN INQUIRY IN CHEMISTRY

High school chemistry teachers who want to try an argument-driven approach but aren't sure how can find the instructional materials they need in a new NSTA Press book. Argument-Driven Inquiry in Chemistry: Lab Investigations for Grades 9-12 encourages students to practice reading, writing, speaking, and using math in the context of science.

Designed to be more authentic for instruction than traditional laboratory activities, the book introduces chemistry students to the stages of argument-driven inquiry-from question identification, data analysis, and argument development to double-blind peer review and report revision. Thirty field-tested labs cover topics related to chemical reactions and matter's structure and properties. Teachers can use them as introduction labs to acquaint students with new content or as application labs to try out a theory, law, or unifying concept.

Like NSTA's Argument-Driven Inquiry in Biology, this book was written by veteran teachers. All labs include reproducible student pages, teacher notes, and checkout questions. They help students learn the core ideas, crosscutting concepts, and scientific practices found in the Next Generation Science Standards. In addition, they offer ways for students to develop the disciplinary skills outlined in the Common Core State Standards.

Browse sample pages of this title for free at the NSTA Science Store website.

For additional information or to purchase Argument-Driven Inquiry in Chemistry: Lab Investigations for Grades 9-12, visit the NSTA Science Store. To order by phone, call 800-277-5300 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET weekdays. The 530-page book is priced at $43.95 and discount-priced for NSTA members at $35.16. (Stock # PB349X2; ISBN # 978-1-938946-22-6)

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NSTA Press produces 25-30 new books and e-books each year. Focused on the preK-college market and specifically aimed at teachers of science, NSTA Press titles offer a unique blend of accurate scientific content and sound teaching strategies. Follow NSTA Press on Facebook for the latest information and new book releases.