Creative Education, 2018, 9, 1168-1173
http://www.scirp.org/journal/ce
ISSN Online: 2151-4771
ISSN Print: 2151-4755
Hand-Made, Three-Dimensional Molecular
Model for Active Inorganic Chemistry Learning
Elahe Keshavarz
Department of Sciences, Farhangian University, Rasht, Iran
Abstract
The use of molecular model in education has demonstrated its importance
due to its positive impact on the teaching and learning process. It is obvious
that hand-
made tools have considerable importance in science education. This
study suggests for employing three-dimensional molecular model in teac
ing and appraising chemistry skills and knowledge in high schools and un
i-
versities. This paper presents three molecular models for unit cells of cubic
system.
Keywords
Active Learning, Crystal System, Inorganic Chemistry, Molecular Model
1. Introduction
High school and chemistry students are educated many concepts that need the
engagement of spatial abilities. The purpose of learning is not just for chemical
literacy but for the understanding and usage of scientific knowledge and skills
for sustainable expansion of science of the student (Dawson & Venville, 2010).
Students find this to be a challenging duty, and when considering that these
skills are heavily relied upon in high school and university both in general and
inorganic chemistry, it may well be one of the most considerable conceptual
problems for germinating chemistry teachers to overcome. As such, mastering
these skills will permit students a firm foundation upon which to make higher
level skills.
On the other hand, there is ample evidence that learning is enhanced through
active experiences. This is especially true when spatial concepts are involved that
are difficult to visualize and understand abstractly, even with the help of simula-
tions and virtual models (Tatli & Ayas, 2013; Shah & Khan, 2015; Alsuitanny,
Keshavarz, E. (2018).
-Made, Three-
Dimensional Molecular
Model for Active Inorganic Chemistry Lear
n-
.
Creative Education, 9,
1168-1173.
https://doi.org/10.4236/ce.2018.97086
January 19, 2018
June 22, 2018
June 25, 2018
8 by author and
Research Publishing Inc.
This work is licensed under the Creative
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DOI: 10.4236/ce.2018.97086 Jun. 25, 2018 1168 Creative Education
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