Abstract Model and modeling are important components of chemistry core literacy. Computer modeling plays an important role in guiding students to build models and learn knowledge, because of the benefits on visualizing abstract phenomena and creating an inquiry-based learning environment. Based on the advantages of computer modeling, this paper developed an inquiry-based teaching design by using a computer modeling tool, SageModeler to teach chemical reaction rate. This paper aims to provide an insight of how to use a computer modeling tool to build, evaluate, develop, and optimize students' mental models in a chemistry classroom. Furthermore, teachers and researchers may implement this exploratory modeling instruction in the real classroom to increase students' comprehension of the nature of models, develop modeling competency, and generating a clear understanding of chemical reaction rates.
YANG Ting-Ting, XUE Song, ZHAO Lei-Hong. Teaching Design of “Chemical Reaction Rate” in Senior High School Based on Computer Exploratory Modeling[J]. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 2022, 43(21): 85-92.
