The November 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 to see what you may have missed.
APTeach - Modeling Net Ionic Equations and Chemical ReactionsJoin APTeach to discuss instructional strategies to model net ionic equations and chemical reactions using particulate models, chemical symbols, and observations to support students’ understanding of how chemicals react and interact at the particle level. REGISTER NOW for the November 21st APTeach Session! |
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Incorporating Indigenous Perspectives into the Chemistry ClassroomYvonne Clifford shares a compilation of lessons that incorporate Indigenous peoples and cultures. |
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Social Justice Science Issues and NGSSHow can chemistry address real-world issues? Explore how teaching Social Justice Science Issues helps students connect chemistry to their local communities. By integrating student community-centered storylines, teachers can engage students in critical thinking about chemistry topics and how they apply to their everyday lives. |
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Connecting Light Emissions from Aurora and Other Astronomical Phenomena to Chemistry CoursesRecent space-related phenomena like aurora and a comet were viewed by large numbers of people. These phenomena can be connected to concepts described in chemistry courses, such as electronic structures and light emission associated with species such as excited oxygen atoms. |
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APTeach Session Notes and UpdatesCheck out summaries and video clips from past APTeach sessions you may have missed! |
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2025 CLC Innovators Program AnnouncementThe Chemistry Laboratory Curriculum (CLC) Innovators Program is accepting applications for its 2025 cohort to help faculty teams transform chemistry labs into inquiry-based experiences with NSF support—apply by December 31, 2024! |
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Submit your proposal for presenting at ChemEd 2025PROPOSAL 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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