Activities

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

After the 2021 AP Test, I used the movie “Dark Waters” (see video 1) and this PFAS Analysis guided inquiry activity to introduce students to “Forever Chemical” pollutants in the environment (see figure 1).

Can high school students truly drive their own lab experience? I’d say after enough time and exposure, they can. This is what led me to develop a version of the Carbonate Project to have students perform after the AP Exam. This experience requires students to do some research, execute previously performed lab techniques, and identify an u

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

This activity is an interesting way to engage students before formally beginning the study of Thermochemistry.

Every year, my students struggle with the concept of limiting reagents.

The Diet Coke and Mentos reaction is a common experiment performed in many science classes. This year, I adapted my somewhat free-wheeling “wing it” approach to this experiment to instead have students research, test, and adapt as needed. The students’ goal is to get the highest possible geyser.

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

An interactive notebook on chemical reactions.

That it was the “Best Class EVER” seems to be the common refrain every year by most every student for 30 years after the Dry Ice Day and this year was no exception! Dry Ice is an exciting chemical to bring to the chemistry classroom because it affords endless possibilities for fun. I have a few fun activities that I do each year with my grade