Especially JCE: December 2019
Erica Jacobsen | Mon, 12/16/2019 - 13:39
Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the December 2019 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education of special interest to our ChemEd X community.
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The Chemical Laser Show
Tom Kuntzleman | Sat, 12/07/2019 - 20:06
Chemistry and lasers can be used to create a demonstration that includes several colors and flashing lights. This demonstration connects to topics in quantum chemistry and phase changes.
What is the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Program?
Stephanie O'Brien | Sun, 12/01/2019 - 16:48
The IB Program is a two year program, beginning in the students’ junior year, focused on creating balanced learners who explore content in a wide range of areas to develop effective approaches to learning and be capable of working in global contexts.
A Very Early Introduction to Chemistry Concepts
Christi Sperber | Sun, 11/24/2019 - 16:17
Inspired by her young daughter and equipped with an education in chemistry, a mother publishes chemistry themed books and other resources for children.
The Devil's Milkshake
Tom Kuntzleman | Sat, 10/26/2019 - 19:13
The Devil's Milkshake is a simple, yet interesting chemistry experiment that fits well as a Halloween demo.
Especially JCE: September 2019
Erica Jacobsen | Thu, 09/19/2019 - 19:19
Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the September 2019 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education of special interest to our ChemEd X community.
Chemical Tests on Coins
Tom Kuntzleman | Mon, 09/16/2019 - 20:07
Simple chemical tests are described that can indicate the presence of certain metals in coins. A wide variety of chemical concepts are involved. The experiments described are a natural fit for the 2019 National Chemistry Week theme of "Marvelous Metals!"
Marvelous Interactions between Metallic Money and Magnets
Tom Kuntzleman | Wed, 09/04/2019 - 20:00
This post describes some simple experiments using various coins and neodymium magnets that connect to the 2019 National Chemistry Week theme of Marvelous Metals!
Career Profile: Chemist & Technical Staff for Sandia National Laboratories
Sam Eaton | Thu, 08/08/2019 - 14:39
I am a chemist and member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, CA. Technical staff members are expected to apply their expertise to a variety of ongoing scientific research projects.
Why Green Chemistry? Or Better Yet, Why Not Green Chemistry?
Erika Fatura | Mon, 08/05/2019 - 22:50
My top 5 reasons for using Green Chemistry in my classroom along with a few examples of replacement labs that follow Green Chemistry principles.