Games can be a fun and motivating way to engage students, but they are often used as a means to practice, apply, or review learned content instead of introducing a new concept. In this Learning Experience, educators will explore the use of common games as a tool for an inquiry-based approach to introducing topics in high school chemistry such as atomic structure and periodic trends. Learning Outcomes include: Engaging in different levels of games that introduce a new chemical concept Identifying the focus and analyzing the structure of inquiry-based activities Reflecting on how to engage students in making observations and recognizing patterns when teaching abstract chemical concepts Applying strategies for modifying familiar games into student-centered, inquiry-based learning experiences
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