Picture Perfect Chemistry
Tom Kuntzleman | Sat, 10/19/2024 - 12:17
A Picture-Perfect activity for National Chemistry Week 2024!
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Incorporating Indigenous Perspectives into the Chemistry Classroom
Yvonne Clifford | Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:12
Yvonne Clifford shares a compilation of lessons that incorporate Indigenous peoples and cultures.
APTeach - Making and Breaking Connections
Michael Farabaugh | Tue, 10/08/2024 - 19:13
The September 2024 APTeach presentation explored chemical bonding concepts and how they connect to several topics in the AP chemistry curriculum, such as intermolecular forces, chemical reactions, and thermochemistry. View the video summary and the presentation slidedeck.
APTeach - Using Data to Address Unit 1 Misconceptions
Shifra Yonis | Tue, 09/10/2024 - 10:30
The August 2024 APTeach presentation discussed strategies for teaching Unit 1 concepts based on AP Chemistry’s CED. In this session, teachers shared how they uncover and address student misconceptions to improve student scores and deepen student understanding of essential chemistry concepts. View the summary.
The WEIRDEST Chemical Reaction I've Ever Seen!
Tom Kuntzleman | Sat, 09/07/2024 - 11:17
This chemical reaction is just plain weird...but also beautiful!
Fluorescence Rocks! Exploring Glowing Sodalite
Dean Campbell | Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:41
Syenite rocks containing sodalite that fluoresce yellow have been found on Lake Superior beaches in recent years and are of interest to collectors. The fluorescence of this mineral, which can be found in other localities, can be shown in classrooms and studied spectroscopically. Its structure can also be modeled with LEGO bricks, enabling further classroom connections.
Using Information from the 2024 AP Chemistry Reading to Improve Exam Performance
Michael Farabaugh | Sun, 08/11/2024 - 10:19
Michael Farabaugh outlines mistakes and misconceptions that were encountered during the 2024 AP Reading and offers suggestions for improving performance on the AP Chemistry exam.
Mechanochemistry with Phenolphthalein and Base
Dean Campbell | Wed, 07/24/2024 - 17:11
Grinding solid colorless phenolphthalein indicator and solid colorless magnesium hydroxide base can produce a reaction that causes the mixture to turn pink.
The Chemistry of Water Reveal Coloring Books
Tom Kuntzleman | Tue, 07/16/2024 - 07:01
How do Melissa & Doug’s “Water WOW!” Water Reveal coloring books work? Let's do some experiments to find out!
Manufacture and Use of an Effervescent Antacid
David Cash | Sun, 06/30/2024 - 10:13
A question set about an effervescent antacid formulation unpacks what is occurring both qualitatively and quantitatively. The student will review and apply formulas, balanced equations, percentage elemental compositions, mass-mass calculations, mole-mole calculations, theoretical yield, and limiting reagent.