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The Salting-Out Effect: A Colorful Demonstration That Leads to Student - Teacher Activities

Jim Webb | Wed, 04/26/2023 - 20:53

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Have you seen the "salting-out effect"? This interesting demonstration shows a separation of two layers in a solution of water and an organic solvent by adding an ionic salt. Although this concept has important applications in organic chemistry and biochemistry, it can also be visually stunning and engaging for audiences. Read on to learn how to incorporate this demonstration into your chemistry lessons.

How Alkaline is Alkaline Water?

Jim Webb | Tue, 05/07/2024 - 10:51

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Examine the properties of alkaline water with your students.

Using Digital Card Sorts

Ashley Green | Sat, 08/05/2023 - 08:38

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Ashley Green shares a variety of digital card sort activities!

First Day Questioning Practice

Ashley Green | Mon, 08/07/2023 - 17:38

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This "first day" activity is an opportunity to help students practice asking good questions!

Exploring Nomenclature

Ashley Green | Tue, 02/20/2024 - 10:30

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Ashley Green shares how she recently changed up her nomenclature unit by asking her students to look for patterns in names and formulas.

Gas Laws Stations Lab

Ashley Green | Tue, 04/23/2024 - 11:39

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Dive into the topic of gas laws through a station-based activity designed to engage students in hands-on exploration. Students articulate their understanding through particulate models.

An Educator’s Journey to Now…

Philip Root | Mon, 04/04/2022 - 20:05

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Please welcome Phil Root as a new ChemEd X two-year college (2YC) lead contributor. This is his first blog. Enjoy...

Data-Driven Laboratory Activities: Density

Philip Root | Sat, 11/12/2022 - 20:43

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Find out how laboratory activities can be used as the starting point for scientific model development rather than as the endpoint, or verification, of concepts presented in lecture. This post deals with density.

A Culturally Relevant Collab with NGSS and Chemistry

Nina Hike | Fri, 12/01/2023 - 10:09

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Nina Hike shares a storyline and lesson that seamlessly integrates NGSS with a culturally relevant storyline, making learning chemistry both engaging and impactful.

Social Justice Science Issues and NGSS

Nina Hike | Sun, 10/20/2024 - 14:41

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How can chemistry address real-world issues? Explore how teaching Social Justice Science Issues helps students connect chemistry to their local communities. By integrating student community-centered storylines, teachers can engage students in critical thinking about chemistry topics and how they apply to their everyday lives.