Chemistry in High School is too often taught as if it were a collection of facts which each individual student must hear, read, mark, learn and inwardly digest so that he/she can individually regurgitate the correct information on the next quiz, test, or examination. The typical "cookbook" laboratories simply reinforce the facts that are transferred from the lecture and textbook into the students' notebook and mind only to be recalled correctly on the next cognitive assessment. The student learns nothing about the actual practice of chemistry.

Beginning with a constructionist position, this double session will show how real life team based, inquiry oriented chemistry can be taught in High School. Various methods for presenting Chemistry as a process (including songs, web based activities, dramatic reenactments and art work) will be explored. A variety of assessments including not only quizzes, tests, and exams, but also projects, portfolios, discussions, and open-ended inquiry laboratories will be explored.