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Thermochemical Analysis of the Devil's Milkshake

Tom Kuntzleman | Wed, 10/28/2020 - 14:14

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Learn how to thermochemically analyze the Devil's Milkshake chemical demonstration - just in time for Halloween!

Gamifying Chemistry - Online Professional Development

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The Center for Teaching and Learning at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy now offers a variety of online professional development opportunities. Among the current selection, there is a chemistry offering titled Gamifying Chemistry.

Standards Based Grading and the "Redo"

Chad Husting | Tue, 10/20/2020 - 19:21

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Some teachers do not like the idea of letting students do a "redo" on an assignment.  It can, if done carefully, have a positive impact on students learning and the culture of the classroom.

Heat, The Ocean, and Climate Change

Tom Kuntzleman | Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:14

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Learn a simple way to relate the heat equation (Q = mc∆T ) to climate change.

Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2020 - Sticking with Chemistry!

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Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2020 October 18–24, 2020 with the theme, "Sticking with Chemistry."

The Mole - A Free Virtual Chemistry Lab Activity

Josh Kenney | Wed, 10/14/2020 - 09:08

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In this activity, students learn about the mole. In section 1, students learn what a mole looks like for different substances. In section 2, students learn how the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus determines the molar mass of an element by comparing individual isotopes in a PhET simulation..

Practice Measuring Using Significant Figures In-Person or Virtually

Carrie Clippard | Wed, 10/07/2020 - 10:07

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This activity allows students to see many different types of scales in order to become proficient at measuring and determining how many digits to record in any measurement, whether it be volumes, masses, lengths, etc.

Spectroscopy in Everyday Life

Thomas Cox | Tue, 10/06/2020 - 17:20

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Spectroscopy-based experiments are commonplace in college labs. This out-of-classroom activity post provides links to applications of spectroscopy in a diverse spectrum of disciplines and work fields.

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