Planning a Bonding Unit
Nora Walsh | Mon, 11/25/2024 - 11:39
This post shares some previously posted resources on ChemEd X to help you plan a comprehensive bonding unit.
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Storylines: What are They and How do They Work?
Shifra Yonis | Sat, 11/23/2024 - 09:15
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.
3D PD: The STANYS Conference Experience
Sarah English | Thu, 11/21/2024 - 10:37
Over 700 science educators gathered at STANYS 2023, exploring 3D learning. Ashley Green and Sarah English reflect on their experience and how they plan to bring what they learned to the ChemEd25 conference in Golden, Colorado, in July 2025.
Changing the Colour of Whole Fruits!
Iain Smellie | Tue, 11/19/2024 - 12:26
This study explores anthocyanin bleaching and dyeing using blackberries, inspired by the maraschino cherry production process. The experiments demonstrate accessible anthocyanin chemistry for educational applications and encourage replication with various fruits.
APTeach - Energetic Collisions
Shifra Yonis | Thu, 11/07/2024 - 07:35
During our October 2024 AP Teach meeting, we discussed Kinetic Molecular Theory, Maxwell-Boltzmann curves, and why gases deviate from ideal predictions. Check out the video summary and the presentation slidedeck!
2025 CLC Innovators Program Announcement
Peter Sanders | Thu, 10/31/2024 - 00:00
The Chemistry Laboratory Curriculum (CLC) Innovators Program is accepting applications for its 2025 cohort to help faculty teams transform chemistry labs into inquiry-based experiences with NSF support—apply by December 31, 2024!
Social Justice Science Issues and NGSS
Nina Hike | Sun, 10/20/2024 - 14:41
How can chemistry address real-world issues? Explore how teaching Social Justice Science Issues helps students connect chemistry to their local communities. By integrating student community-centered storylines, teachers can engage students in critical thinking about chemistry topics and how they apply to their everyday lives.
Picture Perfect Chemistry
Tom Kuntzleman | Sat, 10/19/2024 - 12:17
A Picture-Perfect activity for National Chemistry Week 2024!