Solution to Chemical Mystery #17: Bubble Buster!
Tom Kuntzleman | Wed, 04/29/2020 - 16:45
The solution to Chemical Mystery #17 is presented. Were you able to use your chemical knowledge to explain the results?
Science Practice: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Chemical Mystery #17: Bubble Buster!
Tom Kuntzleman | Fri, 04/24/2020 - 17:20
If you know your chemistry, you can figure out how the bubbles get busted!
A Multi-Colored Equilibrium Experiment
Tom Kuntzleman | Thu, 03/05/2020 - 18:35
Solutions of copper (II) dissolved in acetone are easy to prepare, and can display orange, yellow, green, and blue color depending upon conditions. Such solutions allow for a variety of demonstrations and experiments that illustrate principles of chemical equilibrium.
Chemical Tests on Coins
Tom Kuntzleman | Mon, 09/16/2019 - 20:07
Simple chemical tests are described that can indicate the presence of certain metals in coins. A wide variety of chemical concepts are involved. The experiments described are a natural fit for the 2019 National Chemistry Week theme of "Marvelous Metals!"
Advanced Chemical Lab Design
Erica Posthuma | Mon, 09/16/2019 - 10:35
I had the opportunity to develop an advanced chemical lab design course for a small group of ambitious students. I have outlined the resources I used and how I pulled the course together,
First Day Chemistry Engineering Activity
Melissa Hemling | Sat, 09/07/2019 - 22:26
It is difficult to find a lab to do on the first or second day of school. This engineering lab fits the bill!
A Strategy to Help Students Support their Arguments with Cross-Cutting Concepts and Core Ideas
Dustin Williams | Sat, 08/24/2019 - 21:57
In order for students to be fluent enough with the CCCs and core ideas to use them to support their arguments, we teachers need a way to help students become familiar with them.
Gas Laws and Deflategate
Ben Meacham | Thu, 08/15/2019 - 02:56
If you are looking for ideas to create an authentic opportunity for students to apply their knowledge of gas laws while integrating some of the most important science practices, then this activity may fit your needs.
The Liquid Nitrogen Cloud
Tom Kuntzleman | Fri, 07/26/2019 - 10:42
Have you ever seen the liquid nitrogen cloud? Do you wonder how the cloud forms when hot water is thrown onto liquid nitrogen? This post explores the liquid nitrogen cloud and possible explanations for its formation.
What is Claim, Evidence and Reasoning?
Stephanie O'Brien | Thu, 06/20/2019 - 13:47
In this activity your students will be introduced to the concepts of claim, evidence and reasoning. The activity is POGIL- like in nature in that no prior knowledge is needed on the part of the students.