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INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT RESOURCES xxi Laboratory Manual Laboratory Manual to Accompany Chemistry: Atoms First by Gregg Dieckmann and John Sibert from the University of Texas at Dallas. This laboratory manual presents a lab curriculum that is organized around an atoms-first approach to general chemistry. The philosophy behind this manual is to (1) provide engaging experiments that tap into student curiosity, (2) emphasize topics that students find challenging in the general chemistry lecture course, and (3) create a laboratory environment that encourages students to “solve puzzles” or “play” with course content and not just “follow recipes.” The laboratory manual represents a terrific opportunity to get students turned on to science while creating an environment that connects the relevance of the experiments to a greater understanding of their world. This manual has been written to provide instructors with tools that engage students, while providing important connections to the material covered in an atoms-first lecture course. Important features of this laboratory manual: Early experiments focus on topics introduced early in an atoms-first course—properties of light and the use of light to study nanomaterials, line spectra and the structure of atoms, periodic trends, etc. Prelab or foundation exercises encourage students to understand the important concepts/ calculations/procedures in the experiment through working together. Postlab or reflection exercises put the lab content in the context of a larger chemistry/science picture. Instructor’s resources (found in the Instructor Resources on the online learning center from Connect®) provided with each experiment outline variations that can be incorporated to enrich the student experience or tailor the lab to the resources/equipment available at the institution. Enhanced Support for Faculty and Students McGraw-Hill offers various tools and technology products in support of Chemistry: Atoms First to both faculty and students alike. Instructors can obtain teaching aides by calling the McGraw-Hill Customer Service Department at 1-800-338-3987, visiting our online catalog at www.mhhe.com, or by contacting their local McGraw-Hill sales representative. Students can order supplemental study materials by contacting their campus bookstore, calling 1-800-262-4729, or online at www. shopmcgraw-hill.com. bur11184_FM_i-001.indd 21 9/10/13 12:29 PM