June 2024 Xchange

The June 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. 

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Exploring Color Separation in Salting-Out Experiments Adding dyes to salting out experiments can create a variety of interesting color effects as the dyes differentially dissolve in the aqueous and organic layers. Can this differential solubility of dyes be explained using intermolecular forces as a guide?
	LEGO Stoichiometry Activity Josh Kenney explains an innovative POGIL-like approach to teaching stoichiometry, integrating LEGO pieces. Addressing student difficulties with stoichiometry's abstract nature, he designed a custom LEGO activity inspired by existing resources, promoting collaboration and enhancing conceptual grasp. This engaging approach primes students for complex stoichiometry challenges.
How Alkaline is Alkaline Water? Examine the properties of alkaline water with your students.
	Nomenclature - A Project Based Learning Experience 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.
Nobel Laureate Crossword Puzzle 2000 - 2009 This Nobel Laureate crossword puzzle focuses on prizes awarded between 2000 and 2009. Learn and revisit some historical chemistry, terminology and background on key historical figures in this field. This is our eleventh in a series of Nobel Laureate crossword puzzles.
	I Lava Particulate Models Use the classic Lava Lamp Lab to make the concept of intermolecular forces more accessible!
Balancing Forces - A Magnetic Chess Brain Break Use magnetic chess as a brain break during chemistry class to help introduce potential energy versus interparticle distance graphs in a memorable way!

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