Activities

It is the start of the school year. It could be that the honeymoon period has just ended. Many students are struggling to switch from summer to school mode. This struggle is obvious based on their attention and energy. This is a nice, quick demonstration that is fun and is sure to get them talking about observations and conclusions.

Co-authored by Thomas Manning*, Thomas Wilson* *Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA

Molecular geometry is a center piece to a student’s understanding of intermolecular forces. Unfortunately, many students don’t have the special skills to “see” the geometry without a model kit. We use a model kit in our laboratories, but there are not enough of them nor are there funds to purchase more. The students are unable to use thes

Well, we’ve reached the end of the line – this is my last interactive notebook unit to share. I hope that you’ve found them helpful. Don’t worry – I’m not done sharing about my interactive notebooking journey because for me, it truly is a journey.

We’re coming close to the end of our Interactive Notebooking journey – this is my second to last unit – Acids and Bases. As a continuing theme from earlier, I am moving to focus more on particle view diagrams in combination with symbolic representations and macroscopic observations.

Co-authored by Thomas Manning*, Paige Bland* *Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA

This is a relatively short unit in my course and as a result, I only use two spreads for it. I have two fully developed spreads to share, with optional bonus material you could add on to the first and an alternative layout for the second that includes colligative properties.

This piece explains an activity that allows for the simple and accurate determination of the heat of vaporization, ΔH_vap,

"Fun with Astronaut Ice Cream--An Exercise in Understanding Phase Diagrams" is an engaging and fun way for beginning chemistry students to become familiar with phase diagrams and their associated terminology.

The concept of Measurement and Significant Figures can induce discomfort.¹ This article and the associated resources take an empirical, logical approach to this important concept, which your students will understand, and dare I say, enjoy.