August 2024 Xchange

The August 2024 Xchange includes highlights of recent contributions published on ChemEd X along with some from the archives. We hope you will take a moment to check in to see what you may have missed.

The Chemistry of Water Reveal Coloring Books How do Melissa & Doug’s “Water WOW!” Water Reveal coloring books work? Let's do some experiments to find out!
	APTeach - Using Data to Address Unit 1 Misconceptions Join APTeach to discuss strategies for teaching Unit 1 concepts based on AP Chemistry’s CED. In this session, teachers will share how they uncover and address student misconceptions to improve student scores and deepen student understanding of essential chemistry concepts. REGISTER NOW for the August 22nd APTeach Session!
Ion Chip Challenge: A Brain Break for Chemistry Classrooms The Ion Chip Challenge is an interactive brain break game where students play rock-paper-scissors to exchange electron chips, helping them understand ion formation by addressing common misconceptions about positive and negative charges. This engaging activity combines movement and social interaction, making chemistry concepts more accessible and reinforcing that ions are formed through the transfer of electrons, not protons.
	Solubility Showdown: A Brain Break for Chemistry Classrooms Discover how "Solubility Showdown," a lively brain break game, transforms learning solubility rules into a memorable experience filled with student banter and excitement.
Mechanochemistry with Phenolphthalein and Base Grinding solid colorless phenolphthalein indicator and solid colorless magnesium hydroxide base can produce a reaction that causes the mixture to turn pink.
	Five For the First In 2023, Nora Walsh shared some of her favorite FIRST WEEK of school activities for the chemistry classroom!
My First Day Demonstration In 2015, Michael Morgan shared his favorite demonstration. It is a classic!
	First Day Chemistry Engineering Activity From bond energies to thermochemical equations, explore the convergence of pathways to the same result in teaching Hess’s Law of Heat Summation.
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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