Essential Chemistry Guide
Welcome to the Essential Chemistry guide! This site is designed to provide all the information needed to navigate the Essential Chemistry textbook and eBook, as well as helpful tips on teaching using the material contained within.
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Have something specific you need help with? These links will take you to the different sections of the site, each focused on particular aspects of the textbook or eBook. Alternatively, you can use the search bar in the top right corner of the site to find specific topics.
Overview
This section lays out the basic features of the Essential Chemistry textbook and how to access and use it. If you're just starting out with Essential Chemistry, go here!
eBook features
This section explains the various features available in the eBook version of Essential Chemistry. For information on topics such as using interactive simulations and molecules, finding STEM applications, or accessing the digital periodic table, go here!
Teacher's Edition
This section provides information about the specific resources available in the digital Teacher's Edition of Essential Chemistry. If you would like to know more about the provided lesson plans, assignments, slides, and sample data, go here!
Assessment
This section outlines the various assessment options included in the textbook and eBook. For information about using the book to assess student learning, go here!
Additional resources
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SPARKvue data collection software is required for some of the included investigations. SPARKvue is available as a free browser application; as a free app for iOS, Android, and Chromebook devices; and as a paid download for Windows and Mac.