This lab assessment is a wet lab that has students use lab skills to demonstrate their knowledge of polarity, Lewis structures, solubility, and intermolecular forces by justifying the polarity of given compounds.
Anthony Stetzenmeyer's grading strategy provides an alternative option to offering required retakes on summative assessments. It has the added bonus of helping his AP chemistry students prepare for the AP exam while learning to cut their losses.
Over four weeks, students embark on a project-based learning journey to create an "As Seen on TV" commercial while learning nomenclature concepts! Through this interdisciplinary approach, students not only develop their content knowledge but also teamwork, critical thinking, and presentation abilities in a real-world context.
As the summer is coming to an end - here is how one AP Teacher has his students navigate the start of AP chemistry.
In this blog post, Anthony Stetzenmeyer describes several ways he has started to use AI (Chat GPT) in this chemistry classroom. Anthony describes, in detail, ways AI can streamline lesson planning and help teachers maximize their prep time.
Grading can feel tricky when school policies and student expectations don’t quite match—especially when students assume turning in all their classwork should equal an A. To bridge that gap, I created the HELP system, which lets students earn extra “HELP points” through things like going beyond the required work or scoring above the benchmark on tests. These points act as a kind of currency that students can redeem to recover from a low quiz score or a missed assignment. The system keeps students motivated, gives them ownership of their progress, and turns grading into more of a growth experience than just a final judgment.
Use coding for a new twist on a classic element project. See how easy coding can be and consider the applications of coding in your own classroom.
This post describes a simple device used to demonstrate and clarify some challenging concepts in thermodynamics at the General Chemistry level.
This article explores the power of Universal Design for Learning in making chemistry more accessible to all, offering practical examples of activities and assessments. Additionally, it delves into the potential for AI to further enhance differentiation and accessibility.
Explore the journey of a high school chemistry teacher who turned a playful challenge into a powerful teaching tool on TikTok! From quirky titration mishaps to acting out VSEPR geometries, this teacher has found endless ways to make chemistry come alive on the platform.
