April 2023 Xchange

The April 2023 Xchange highlights just some of the contributions that have recently been published on ChemEd X. We hope you will take a moment to check in and see what you may have missed. 

PFAS Guided Inquiry Activity This PFAS Analysis guided inquiry activity introduces students to "Forever Chemical" pollutants in the environment as they apply their previous knowledge related to electronegativity, polarizability and bond strength to PFAS molecules.
	A Student-Led Lab: The Carbonate Project This empowering activity provides students the opportunity to drive their own lab experience. It allows students to perform research, execute lab techniques and identify an unknown substance.
AP Chemistry with WE Service The AP with WE Service program is one way to incorporate service-learning into your AP course to improve student understanding of content and help develop the leaders of tomorrow.
	Nobel Laureate Crossword Puzzle 1941 - 1950 This Nobel Laureate crossword puzzle focuses on prizes awarded between 1941 and 1950. Learn and revisit some historical chemistry, terminology and background on key historical figures in this field. This is our fifth in a series of Nobel Laureate crossword puzzles.
Algae Connections to Chemistry Classrooms Algae is a rich topic with many possible connections to the chemistry classroom. Algae needs to take in light, carbon dioxide, and various simple nutrients and, though it can sometimes get out of control, can produce oxygen, diatomaceous earth, and other products. It can even fluoresce pink! This timely post is a perfect fit for the theme of Chemists Celebrate Earth Week 2023!
	Chemistry Celebrate Earth Week 2023 The American Chemical Society would like to invite your class to celebrate "Chemists Celebrate Earth Week" April 16-22 with the theme "The Curious Chemistry of Amazing Algae".
Fun with Astronaut Ice Cream: An Exercise in Understanding Phase Diagrams Check out this activity designed for beginning chemistry students to become familiar with phase diagrams and their associated terminology. The activity is suitable for an at-home assignment.
	ChemEd 2023 - Calling All Chemistry Teachers ChemEd 2023 will be hosted by Guelph University in Ontario, Canada July 23 - 27, 2023! REGISTRATION is now OPEN! Make your summer plans for professional development now! Early Bird Registration ends May 1st!
ChemEd X Call for Contributions ChemEd X invites practitioners in the chemical education community to share their experiences, knowledge and the resources they use in their classroom and laboratory.

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