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Chemistry is Everywhere!
Chemistry is Everywhere! - Lyrics/Song/Video
// Thursday, March 14, 2019 • Tom Kuntzleman
The periodic table of chemical elements is perhaps the most recognizable image in all of chemistry. Because it was discovered in 1869, the periodic table is celebrating its 150th birthday this year.
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Molecule Monday
// Monday, February 11, 2019 • Ariel Serkin
In August 2016, I attended the New England Association of Chemistry Teacher’s summer conference in North Adams, MA at the Massachusetts College for Liberal Arts (MCLA).
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Why I Am Attending ChemEd 2019
// Friday, January 4, 2019 • Kristen Drury
I am already planning for my trip to Illinois in July to attend ChemEd 2019! Let me tell you why I want to attend.
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March Madness with the Periodic Table
// Thursday, April 5, 2018 • Tom Kuntzleman
This past March, I ran a multi-day poll on Twitter that was designed to be a fun way to determine the “best” element on the periodic table. I’m sharing about the poll here on ChemEdX in case others might want to try something similar in their classrooms.
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Great Science Geek Gear
// Monday, July 24, 2017 • Chad Husting
     Let's face it. Science teachers love to geek out with nerdy science wear (See "Nerdy Science Shirts" if you do not believe me). It is difficult not to.
Go Blue!
Chemical Mystery #8: Go Blue!
// Friday, November 4, 2016 • Tom Kuntzleman
In the state of Michigan where I live, the University of Michigan (UM) and Michigan State University (MSU) are rivals. Green is the definitive color of MSU, whereas blue and gold are the school colors of UM. I went to school at UM, so naturally I am partial to blue and gold.
Keep Calm Stoichiometry is Easy
Stoichiometry is Easy
// Sunday, November 16, 2014 • David Licata
Most students, and many of my (now former) colleagues, find stoichiometry to be one of the most challenging topics in a first year (and yes, even a second year) chemistry class. But my students and I have always looked forward to the challenge, and the fun. Certainly, stoichiometry means diligent work, and for some it means frustration.
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
The Chemical Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
// Tuesday, May 8, 2012 • ChemEd X
The "Chemical Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" has been made into the first virtual issue of the Journal of Chemical Education at ACS Publications. It is no longer available in print form.