Nomenclature and Chemistry Poker
Chad Husting | Tue, 01/26/2021 - 08:52
This creative activity will help engage your students in chemistry nomenclature.
games/puzzles
JCE 97.12 December 2020 Issue Highlights
Mary Saecker | Sun, 12/27/2020 - 14:17
The December 2020 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. Topics featured in this issue include: teaching during COVID-19; examining models used by students; chemical structure; game-based learning; interdisciplinary courses; teaching chemistry using plants; laboratory instruction with real-world context; fluorescence; exploring spectroscopy; thermodynamics; chemical education research; from the archives: photography.
Naming and Formula Writing for Ionic Compounds Virtual Activity
Stephanie O'Brien | Tue, 12/01/2020 - 11:52
Writing formulas is one of those concepts in chemistry that requires much practice and repetition for students to gain confidence. This remote learning activity is a fun way for students to practice name and formula writing that will not be as boring as a worksheet full of practice questions.
AACT Virtual Summer Symposia
Kristen Drury | Wed, 07/01/2020 - 11:45
AACT has organized eight virtual symposia to provide professional development for teachers this summer. These symposia can truly help teachers plan for the next school year and virtually “see” one another to share ideas and concerns.
JCE 97.05 May 2020 Issue Highlights
Mary Saecker | Wed, 05/13/2020 - 09:53
Chemistry Education in Times of Disruption
The May 2020 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. Topics featured in this issue include: understanding structures; digital information and web-based learning; exploring everyday chemistry; curriculum innovations; games for teaching; NMR spectroscopy; examining properties of organic liquids; biochemistry laboratories; analytical and physical chemistry laboratories; computational chemistry; innovative low-cost instruments; research on knowledge and skills for teachers and chemists; from the archives: hands-on chemistry at home.
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!
Free Collisions Game Access
Stephanie O'Brien | Tue, 01/28/2020 - 18:38
Are you looking for a way to incorporate gaming in your chemistry classroom? CollisionsTM has recently announced that their online gaming system is now free for educators!
JCE 96.08 August 2019 Issue Highlights
Mary Saecker | Mon, 08/19/2019 - 14:58
Chemistry Education: A Bridge to the Future
The August 2019 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. Topics featured in this issue include: authentic chemistry laboratories; student motivation, sustained interest, and student success; student understanding of fundamental concepts; aids to assessment; computer-based learning; active learning activities; engaging polymer chemistry activities; experimenting with flavor and food; organic chemistry laboratories; spectroscopy laboratories; acid-base chemistry; from the archives: polymer properties.
Solution to Chemical Mystery #16: A Red, White, and Blue Chemistry Trick for You!
Tom Kuntzleman | Wed, 06/12/2019 - 13:37
The solution to "Chemical Mystery #16: A Red, White, and Blue Chemistry Trick for You!" is presented. How this experiment can be used as a springboard to carry out a simple quantitative analysis of salt solubility is also discussed.
Chemical Mystery #16: A Red, White, and Blue Chemistry Trick for You!
Tom Kuntzleman | Sun, 06/09/2019 - 13:43
Watch this video and see if you can figure out how red, white, and blue colors can all be made from the same chemical solution!