high school chemistry

Build a Boat Collaboration

Kristin Gregory | Sat, 08/08/2020 - 18:05

As many teachers are preparing to teach online, we are revisiting posts from the ChemEd X archives like this one that might be of help. The original Build a Boat challenge was used to help create a classroom culture of teamwork and growth mindset. The author has updated the Build a Boat activity by providing a modified slide show presentation specifically to help those teaching remotely this fall.

Resources for Teaching Online in 2020

Deanna Cullen | Thu, 08/06/2020 - 07:46

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As we continue to make plans to teach during these uncertain times we have been compiling a list of both new and previously published ChemEd X posts and resources that will be useful to readers while teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. Do you have an activity, strategy or idea to share with the community? Is there a resource you would recommend? We welcome contributions. This list will grow, so check in again to see what has been added.

Science Coaches and Classroom Mentors

Melissa Hemling | Sun, 08/02/2020 - 21:48

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Teaming up with a STEM Science Coach or mentor can be rewarding to both you and your students. I was surprised at the impact a science mentor has on students when I recieved an email from a former student.

An Experimental Demonstration of Hess's Law

Philip Penketh | Sun, 08/02/2020 - 10:03

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The application of Hess's Law frequently presents students with conceptual problems. This series of experiments confirms Hess's Law and offers a robust understanding of this principle. This can be done as a demo completed by the teacher or as a lab with groups of students.

Filling the Void: Options for Authentic Investigations Online

Ben Meacham | Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:28

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With the school year quickly approaching, science teachers will at some point need to decide the role of laboratory investigation within their new learning environment. To help this decision-making process, the author focuses on two available options that he believes have the greatest potential for offering a legitimate approach toward authentic investigations in a digital environment.

Colorful Copper Chemistry around the Campfire

Tom Kuntzleman | Tue, 07/28/2020 - 13:09

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Learn how to form a blue-green copper compound on a penny, and then use that compound to make green flames. This is a great summer time activity for your next campfire!

AP Chemistry Exam Reflections 2020

Kristen Drury | Tue, 07/28/2020 - 10:41

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These are a few reflections from an AP Chemistry Exam reader after reading the 2020 online AP Chemistry Exam.

Activities to Promote Higher-Order Thinking in Virtual Asynchronous Chemistry Learning

Josh Kenney | Wed, 07/15/2020 - 15:53

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The 2020 global pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 forced millions of teachers to switch from in-person to online instruction. With minimal training in online teaching, many substandard learning environments were quickly rolled out. In this post, the author describes two metacognitive learning activities that are easy to incorporate into an online learning environment.