Why I Am Attending ChemEd 2019
Kristen Drury | Fri, 01/04/2019 - 08:19
I am already planning for my trip to Illinois in July to attend ChemEd 2019! Let me tell you why I want to attend.
AP Chemistry
Examining VSEPR though the Cross Cutting Concept of Patterns
Stephanie O'Brien | Sat, 12/15/2018 - 16:23
In an effort to align an old VSEPR lesson to NGSS, I told my students that we were going to look at the data available from the real molecules on the pHET simulation we were using and specifically look for patterns. Finding patterns is a cross-cutting concept; one of the three dimensions of NGSS.
Pivot Interactives—A Resource All Chemistry Teachers Should Know About
Ben Meacham | Fri, 12/14/2018 - 11:31
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)
Giving Students a Working Model to Explain Interactions Between Matter and Light
Scott Milam | Thu, 10/18/2018 - 22:27
Light is a challenging topic in chemistry. In this article, I share an outline of how I approach the content related to interactions between matter and light using activities, a simulation, demonstrations and whiteboards.
Golden Nuggets: A Review of BCCE 2018 at Notre Dame University
Amiee Modic | Fri, 08/10/2018 - 16:48
Texas teachers Roxie Allen and Amiee Modic share a few nuggets about BCCE 2018 along with some reasons why you might think about attending in 2020.
Archaeological Pottery - An Inquiry-based Laboratory Activity
Linda Ford | Wed, 08/08/2018 - 11:41
Are you up for trying an ambitious experiment that combines archeology, instrumental analysis, and a search for patterns in data? Then this activity might fit the bill!
Two Simple and Cheap Illustrations of Phase Equilibrium and Vapor Pressure
Kaleb Underwood | Sat, 08/04/2018 - 12:37
A favorite demonstration is to boil water by lowering the pressure in a bell jar using a vacuum pump. Unfortunately, purchasing a bell jar, vacuum plate, and vacuum pump can run upwards of $1,000 which poses a hardship for many teachers. Here are two simple and inexpensive demonstrations of phase equilibrium and vapor pressure.
More than a “5” - The Meaning Behind the Scores and the AP Chemistry Exam
Ryan Johnson | Wed, 08/01/2018 - 15:29
It’s that time of year again! The summer is already starting to wind down, the AP Chemistry scores have been released, and now, at the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) 2018 at Notre Dame, Paul Bonvallet and his crew of talented educators have given their analysis and debrief.
Demonstrating the Effect of a Strong Acid or Base on a Buffer System
Dan Meyers | Tue, 06/12/2018 - 07:31
How do you demonstrate how a buffer system works? I did some brainstorming, devised a plan and it went well. This post is a description of what I did.
Reflection on the 2018 AP Chemistry Free Response Questions
Kaleb Underwood | Sun, 05/13/2018 - 20:32
Now that the 2018 administration of the AP Chemistry Exam is in the books, all of us AP Chemistry teachers now have an opportunity to reflect on the year as we turn our attention toward preparing for the fall.