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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.

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