high school chemistry

Resources for Teaching Chemistry Online

Deanna Cullen | Wed, 12/30/2020 - 11:16

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Near the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic ChemEd X began compiling a list of both new and previously published ChemEd X posts and resources that might be useful to teachers while teaching remotely. Topics include Technology & Teaching Resources, Strategies and Tips for Teaching Online, Lesson Ideas Suitable for Online Instruction and more. This list continues to grow. Readers are encouraged to check in often to find new content and to comment with additional resources that we can add to our list.

Chemistry Magnets - Making Chemistry Visible

Doug Ragan | Fri, 08/16/2019 - 22:16

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Doug Ragan been using magnets of elements and subatomic particles for some time to help his students visualize what is happening at the particle level of chemistry. Download the files attached to the post and print out your own set of elements and particles!

Build a Boat (and a classroom culture)

Erica Posthuma | Fri, 07/25/2014 - 12:40

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This back to school activity can be a valuable way to create a classroom culture of teamwork and growth mindset. Links to a virtual version are included.

The Mole Concept with Krystle Moos

Deanna Cullen | Sat, 09/18/2021 - 18:23

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In this ChemBasics Talk, Krystle Moos offers everything necessary to plan a unit on the topic including linked NGSS standards, introductory activities and handouts, manipulative activities, practice problems, links to real world context, a lab and an assortment of videos. Watch the recording and access resources she shared.

Soda Fountains from Aluminum Cans

Dean Campbell | Thu, 09/16/2021 - 15:18

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The familiar soda fountains that can be produced by adding Mentos candies to plastic bottles of carbonated beverages can also be produced by adding objects to carbonated beverages in aluminum cans. A variety of simple methods for producing soda fountains from cans are described.

The Start of Another Year.....

Chad Husting | Mon, 09/06/2021 - 14:03

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Chad Husting explains how he used two hands on activities to get a sense of where his students were at within the realm of labwork and the scientific process as school began.

Free Climate Science Workbook for Teachers

Stephanie O'Brien | Mon, 08/30/2021 - 16:08

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The Wisconsin initiative for Science Literacy has published Science Climate Concepts Fit Your Classroom - A Workbook for Teachers. This is a free online Workbook, readily available for secondary teachers and college faculty. This workbook includes many hands on activities that incorporate traditional science classroom concepts within the context of climate science.