December 2024 Xchange

The December 2024 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. 

APTeach - Thinking About Thermo Join APTeach to discuss common misconceptions and student stumbles in Thermodynamics. REGISTER NOW for the December 19th APTeach Session!
	Apply to the 2025 VisChem Express Institute Discover the VisChem Approach to boost conceptual understanding with animations and constructivist strategies. Accepted applicants will attend a one-day, online mini-institute, join a supportive teaching community and gain access to a wealth of resources while earning a stipend. Apply today!
Planning a Bonding Unit This post shares some previously posted resources on ChemEd X to help you plan a comprehensive bonding unit.
	Storylines: What are They and How do They Work? Inquiry and phenomena-based curriculum are buzzwords in the education world, especially in connection with NGSS. What does this actually mean and how can it be implemented in the chemistry classroom is explored in this article along with an introduction to some curriculum resources.
3D PD: The STANYS Conference Experience Over 700 science educators gathered at STANYS 2024, exploring 3D learning. Ashley Green and Sarah English reflect on their experience and how they plan to bring what they learned to the ChemEd 2025 conference in Golden, Colorado, in July 2025.
	Changing the Colour of Whole Fruits! This study explores anthocyanin bleaching and dyeing using blackberries, inspired by the maraschino cherry production process. The experiments demonstrate accessible anthocyanin chemistry for educational applications and encourage replication with various fruits.
Submit your proposal for presenting at ChemEd 2025 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION IS NOW OPEN for ChemEd 2025! Head to the ChemEd 2025 website  for information about submitting proposals for presentations, workshops, and labs. Make plans to attend at the Colorado School of Mines July 20 - 24, 2025!

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