Especially JCE: February 2019
Erica Jacobsen | Wed, 02/13/2019 - 20:56
Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the February 2019 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education.
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Especially JCE: May 2018
Erica Jacobsen | Sat, 05/12/2018 - 16:53
Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the May 2018 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education.
Especially JCE: January 2018
Erica Jacobsen | Tue, 01/16/2018 - 23:50
Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the January 2018 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education.
Especially JCE: February 2017
Erica Jacobsen | Tue, 02/14/2017 - 12:40
Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the February 2017 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education that are of special interest to high school chemistry teachers.
Especially JCE—October 2015
Erica Jacobsen | Fri, 10/16/2015 - 16:22
October was always the "big" one. That was the monthly issue that coincided with National Chemistry Week (NCW) when I was at the Journal of Chemical Education. In a past Especially for High School Teachers column, I compared the arrival of the October 2005 issue in the mail to receiving a Christmas gift. That year, it was filled with resources for sharing chemistry through “The Joy of Toys.” Those issues were a bonanza of articles chosen with precollege teachers in mind, including many that specifically matched the American Chemical Society NCW theme for the year.
Sowing the Seeds of Science
Erica Jacobsen | Wed, 01/14/2015 - 15:26
“On the third day of Christmas, my mailman brought to me… three gardening catalogs.” Jumping the gun? Or marketing genius? The doldrums after the holiday were a perfect time for these pages with their promise of spring. Their arrival kicked off an evening of grand plans. Somewhere along the line, chemistry crept in.
Chemistry At the Mall
Deanna Cullen | Mon, 10/13/2014 - 17:24
My local chapter of the American Chemical Society sponsors an annual event at a local mall called “Chemistry at the Mall”. The event is in celebration of National Chemistry Week. This year’s theme is “The Sweet Side of Chemistry – Candy”. I advise an ACS ChemClub and we hosted a table at “Chemistry at the Mall”. Ten student members worked shifts from 11am – 4pm. This was a great way to get involved with my local chapter and meet some other members. My students had a great time providing outreach and introducing young children to chemistry.
Chemistree Holiday
Deanna Cullen | Tue, 12/10/2013 - 20:16
My ChemClub students came to my room for a holiday celebration today. We made a batch of sea foam candy, experimented with Elephant Toothpaste, and marbled gift tags.
ACS Chem Club
Deanna Cullen | Wed, 09/18/2013 - 11:17
Do you or anyone you know advise an ACS Chem Club? I have heard of it over the past few years, but I have been busy and didn’t want to add another thing to my plate. When I found out that there are no requirements of what or how much we have to do as a group, I decided that I could give it a try. I appreciate that ACS provides some great resources. You can find many ideas on the ACS web site.