Laboratory Resources

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Experienced chemistry teachers offer tips for setting up labs!

Simple, Quick, and Accurate Determination of the Heat of Vaporization of Water

Michael Jansen | Mon, 04/10/2023 - 11:31

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This activity allows for the simple and accurate determination of the heat of vaporization, ΔH_vap, of water at 100°C, and ultimately the approximate strength of a hydrogen bond in boiling water, in kJ·mol^–1.

A Student-Led Lab: The Carbonate Project

Erin Woulfe | Wed, 03/22/2023 - 09:43

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This empowering activity provides students the opportunity to drive their own lab experience. It allows students to perform research, execute lab techniques and identify an unknown substance.

Some chemistry related to the Ohio Train Derailment

Tom Kuntzleman | Tue, 02/28/2023 - 12:49

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Diffusion of HCl(g) from concentrated solutions of HCl can be used to illustrate some chemistry related to the train accident in Ohio.

The Trials and Tribulations of a Teacher During COVID Times!

Yvonne Clifford | Thu, 08/18/2022 - 07:34

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Yvonne Clifford shares tips and ideas for making your high school chemistry course both interesting and rigorous.

Integrating Interactive Notebooks into Chemistry Courses with Nora Walsh

Deanna Cullen | Wed, 07/13/2022 - 13:16

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On July 11, 2022, Nora Walsh shared tips and advice for integrating interactive notebooks into chemistry lessons. In this ChemEd X Talk she spoke on everything from organizing your classroom for notebooking to how to plan layouts, general and specific ideas for input and output, and some ideas on grading/scoring interactive notebooks. View a recording of Nora's presentation and access materials here.