The Diamonds of Winter
Tom Kuntzleman | Thu, 01/09/2025 - 09:44
Take a walk and explore the chemical winter wonderland of snowflakes...and diamonds!
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Application of the Ideal Gas Law and Avogadro’s Hypothesis
Michael Jansen | Mon, 12/30/2024 - 11:01
Engage your Chemistry students with a dynamic, 40-minute lab that uses the Ideal Gas Law to uncover the molar masses of "mystery gases." Perfect for Grade 11 or Honors Chemistry, this adaptable experiment combines theory with real-world applications!
Printable Signal Flag Periodic Table
Joseph Lomax | Mon, 12/16/2024 - 10:13
Nothing is more iconographic to Chemistry as the Periodic Table, and Signal Flags are colorful and dandy design that are iconographic to the seafaring community. While teaching chemistry at the U.S. Naval Academy, the author used Signal Flags to make the Element Symbols giving a structure that is immediately recognizable, yet somewhat mysterious. Use the supporting information to download the author's version or customize your own!
APTeach - Modeling Net Ionic Equations and Chemical Reactions
Shifra Yonis | Tue, 12/10/2024 - 08:19
The November 2024 APTeach presentation outlined instructional strategies to model net ionic equations and chemical reactions using particulate models, chemical symbols, and observations to support students’ understanding of how chemicals react and interact at the particle level. A clip of the presentation and the presentation slidedeck are included here.
Planning a Bonding Unit
Nora Walsh | Mon, 11/25/2024 - 11:39
This post shares some previously posted resources on ChemEd X to help you plan a comprehensive bonding unit.
Changing the Colour of Whole Fruits!
Iain Smellie | Tue, 11/19/2024 - 12:26
This study explores anthocyanin bleaching and dyeing using blackberries, inspired by the maraschino cherry production process. The experiments demonstrate accessible anthocyanin chemistry for educational applications and encourage replication with various fruits.
APTeach - Energetic Collisions
Shifra Yonis | Thu, 11/07/2024 - 07:35
During our October 2024 AP Teach meeting, we discussed Kinetic Molecular Theory, Maxwell-Boltzmann curves, and why gases deviate from ideal predictions. Check out the video summary and the presentation slidedeck!
Connecting Light Emissions from Aurora and Other Astronomical Phenomena to Chemistry Courses
Dean Campbell | Tue, 11/05/2024 - 19:26
Recent space-related phenomena like aurora and a comet were viewed by large numbers of people. These phenomena can be connected to concepts described in chemistry courses, such as electronic structures and light emission associated with species such as excited oxygen atoms.
2025 CLC Innovators Program Announcement
Peter Sanders | Thu, 10/31/2024 - 00:00
The Chemistry Laboratory Curriculum (CLC) Innovators Program is accepting applications for its 2025 cohort to help faculty teams transform chemistry labs into inquiry-based experiences with NSF support—apply by December 31, 2024!
Social Justice Science Issues and NGSS
Nina Hike | Sun, 10/20/2024 - 14:41
How can chemistry address real-world issues? Explore how teaching Social Justice Science Issues helps students connect chemistry to their local communities. By integrating student community-centered storylines, teachers can engage students in critical thinking about chemistry topics and how they apply to their everyday lives.