Michael Jansen's blog

A Logical Way to Teach Hess’s Law of Heat Summation

Michael Jansen | Thu, 04/25/2024 - 11:50

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From bond energies to thermochemical equations, explore the convergence of pathways to the same result in teaching Hess’s Law of Heat Summation.

Lets’ Get Real: The Law of Definite Proportions

Michael Jansen | Wed, 10/04/2023 - 14:50

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Demonstrate the Law of Definite Proportions by quickly and easily preparing one or more esters!

Effective—and Proven—Test-Taking Strategies

Michael Jansen | Mon, 09/25/2023 - 12:46

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Michael Jansen offers test taking strategies for students.

The Soft Introduction

Michael Jansen | Fri, 08/18/2023 - 09:53

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Michael Jansen shares his thoughts about "softly" introducing topics before their formal appearance in the curriculum.

My Take on Assessment

Michael Jansen | Tue, 05/02/2023 - 13:40

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There are many ways that assessment can be done well. Michael Jansen shares what worked for him.

Obtaining Liquid Carbon Dioxide from Dry Ice

Michael Jansen | Tue, 02/21/2023 - 08:31

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Michael Jansen offers one of his favorite demos - producing liquid CO₂ from dry ice.

Quantitative LeChâtelier’s Principle: From ICE Table to MICE table

Michael Jansen | Fri, 03/04/2022 - 09:50

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Michael Jansen typically teaches his students to solve qualitative chemical equilibrium problems using an ICE table but once students have mastered this skill, he introduces LeChâtelier’s Principle and a modified quantitative ICE table.

What’s Old is New Again

Michael Jansen | Wed, 10/06/2021 - 15:23

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Michael Jansen contemplates his student's reaction to a last minute switch to an old school delivery of a lesson.

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