Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Raven and the Ambassador's Wife: An Inquiry-Based Murder Mystery
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Nathaniel Grove [1] ; Stacey Lowery Bretz [1]
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[1] Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University
City of Youngstown, Estados Unidos
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- Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 82, Nº 10, 2005, pág. 1532
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
Inquiry-based experiments require students to take an active role in the learning process by having them develop their own procedures and data tables. This shift in responsibility requires students to think for themselves and show what they have truly learned . In the accompanying investigation, students help Sherlock Holmes solve the poisoning death of Holly Bernard-Schneider, the wife of the German ambassador to England. Hints are placed throughout the story to help students in their choice of experiments. These experiments include flame tests, qualitative analysis, molar mass determination using freezing point depression, and identification of crystal shapes. Though intended for use as a culminating activity, the unit can be easily modified to be used as separate modules throughout the course of the year.
