Physics

Pivot Interactives—A Resource All Chemistry Teachers Should Know About

Ben Meacham | Fri, 12/14/2018 - 11:31

pivot-interactives—-resource-all-chemistry-teachers-should-know-about.jpg

As many teachers are preparing for the possibility of teaching online next semester, we are revisiting posts from the ChemEd X archives like this one that might be of help. As a teacher, having the freedom to create or edit something within my instruction based on the needs of my students is incredibly important to me. So, when I found out the activities in Pivot Interactives are completely customizable, I was thrilled. (Originally published 12/14/18)

Are Diamonds Forever? A Chemical Investigation

Tom Kuntzleman | Fri, 11/02/2018 - 14:04

are-diamonds-forever-chemical-investigation.gif

You are likely aware that diamonds are converted - albeit slowly - to graphite under normal conditions. Thus, diamonds don't last forever, in contrast to the popular advertising slogan. However, did you know that you can use chemistry to prove that diamonds are not forever? It's simpler than you think...

Charred Marshmallow Souffle

Tom Kuntzleman | Thu, 09/27/2018 - 13:51

charred-marshmallow-souffle.png

A new event called "The Mole"was unveiled at BCCE 2018. I told the story of how one of my students discovered how to make marshmallows spark in the microwave oven.

Required Safety Training

Deanna Cullen | Sat, 09/01/2018 - 04:01

required-safety-training.png

Is your school district providing OSHA required safety training to teachers and other staff that will be in the science labs in your building?

The Chemistry of Outer Space

Tom Kuntzleman | Sun, 07/01/2018 - 12:33

chemistry-outer-space.png

A variety of activities performed at a science camp that relate to the chemistry of the solar system are reported. These activities could prove useful in the chemistry curriculum or in planning for National Chemistry Week in 2018, the theme of which is Chemistry is Out of This World!

Collection of and Experiments with Liquid Air

Tom Kuntzleman | Tue, 05/15/2018 - 20:18

collection-and-experiments-liquid-air.png

Simple methods to prepare liquid air are described. In addition, ways to test the properties of liquid air and other liquefied gases are explored.

The International Scholastic Journal of Science - Publishing the original research of secondary school students.

Lowell Thomson | Thu, 04/26/2018 - 17:00

international-scholastic-journal-science-publishing-original-research-secondary-school-students.png

The International Scholastic Journal of Science is an online, open-access journal that provides the opportunity for secondary students to publish entry-level research and become part of the scientific process. In this blog post I will share information about ISJOS and encourage you to find students that are interested in publishing.