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Explore chlorinated hydrocarbons and dipoles with paper and toy models like LEGO, K’Nex, and Lux Blox! Paper models reinforce molecule polarity lessons, with templates and assignments included in the Supporting Information.
Make stoichiometry relatable! In this simple lab, students measure the mass of a burning candle and explore key questions like: 'How much CO₂ does a candle produce?' and 'How can we quantify CO₂ from engines?' Minimal setup, real-world impact, and engaging results!
Take a walk and explore the chemical winter wonderland of snowflakes...and diamonds!
Engage your Chemistry students with a dynamic, 40-minute lab that uses the Ideal Gas Law to uncover the molar masses of "mystery gases." Perfect for Grade 11 or Honors Chemistry, this adaptable experiment combines theory with real-world applications!
Discover the VisChem Approach to boost conceptual understanding with animations and constructivist strategies. Accepted applicants will attend a one-day, online mini-institute, join a supportive teaching community and gain access to a wealth of resources while earning a stipend. Apply today!
The November 2024 APTeach presentation outlined instructional strategies to model net ionic equations and chemical reactions using particulate models, chemical symbols, and observations to support students’ understanding of how chemicals react and interact at the particle level. A clip of the presentation and the presentation slidedeck are included here.
This post shares some previously posted resources on ChemEd X to help you plan a comprehensive bonding unit.
Inquiry and phenomena-based curriculum are buzzwords in the education world, especially in connection with NGSS. What does this actually mean and how can it be implemented in the chemistry classroom is explored in this article along with an introduction to some curriculum resources.
