ChemEd X Talks, ChemBasics Talks - Schedule and Recordings
ChemEd X | Fri, 09/08/2023 - 13:00
Check out the schedule for upcoming ChemEd X Talks along with recordings of past events.
high school
A Culturally Relevant Collab with NGSS and Chemistry
Nina Hike | Fri, 12/01/2023 - 10:09
Nina Hike shares a storyline and lesson that seamlessly integrates NGSS with a culturally relevant storyline, making learning chemistry both engaging and impactful.
Nobel Laureate Crossword Puzzle 1981 - 1990
Thomas Manning | Fri, 12/01/2023 - 09:03
This Nobel Laureate crossword puzzle focuses on prizes awarded between 1981 and 1990. Learn and revisit some historical chemistry, terminology and background on key historical figures in this field. This is our ninth in a series of Nobel Laureate crossword puzzles.
Drinking Dinosaur Pee?!
Tom Kuntzleman | Mon, 11/27/2023 - 10:41
It has been claimed that because all water ultimately ends up in the water cycle, we drink water that the dinosaurs peed out. What does chemistry have to say about this assertion?
Thought-Provoking Capstone Demonstration for the Chemical Reactions Unit
Michael Jansen | Mon, 11/06/2023 - 08:22
Try out this though-provoking capstone demonstration for the Chemical Reactions unit!
Tissue Paper Banners Connected to Chemistry
Dean Campbell | Sun, 11/05/2023 - 20:56
Tissue paper can be folded and cut with chemistry-related patterns to make decorative paper banners that can be used as Mexican-themed decorations. Chemistry concept connections include lattice energy, bandgap energy, and ionic crystal fracture.
Using AI to Source Phenomena
Nora Walsh | Fri, 11/03/2023 - 15:20
Nora Walsh asks Chat GPT to help create a list of potential phenomena to incorporate into lessons.
Using Phenomena in Testing
Nora Walsh | Wed, 10/25/2023 - 07:05
Nora Walsh reflects on her experience using phenomena in her chemistry courses and assessments for the first time.
Burning paper towels soaked in various metal nitrates
Tom Kuntzleman | Mon, 10/16/2023 - 13:04
Igniting paper towels that have been soaked in concentrated potassium nitrate and allowed to dry yields a flame reminiscent of that produced by guncotton. Repeating this experiment with other metal nitrates produces flames with different colors, plus a few other chemical surprises! This series of experiments is fascinating and connects to a wide variety of chemical topics including combustion, redox reactions, chemical thermodynamics, and flame tests. You don't want to miss this one!
Lets’ Get Real: The Law of Definite Proportions
Michael Jansen | Wed, 10/04/2023 - 14:50
Demonstrate the Law of Definite Proportions by quickly and easily preparing one or more esters!