Co-Authored by Rhiannon Davids* and Dean J. Campbell*
*Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois
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I have been an AP Reader since 2011, and I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in this process. It has helped me to improve the quality of my instruction and assessment. Here are a few of the benefits, in my opinion.
The use of online simulations to augment classroom instruction is a common occurrence for many students. Veteran educators may remember students passively watching chemistry animations from a VHS tape, laserdisc or compact disc on a classroom TV.
One of the SEP’s (Science and Engineering Practices) in the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) process of 3-Dimensional teaching and learning is Asking Questions.
It’s back to school season! We’ve all begun to reflect on how we want to establish procedures for the year and what tweaks or new ideas need to be included to set up our classes for success. Part of this process is how we begin in the first week.
Teaching virtually two years ago was challenging for Chemistry teachers at all levels. It has made teachers reevaluate the best ways to deliver lessons and find new methods for increasing student engagement.
Rhiannon Davids*, Bezawit Legesse*, and Dean J. Campbell*
*Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois
Chem Cards is a game that can familiarize students with chemistry; from historical events and figures to nomenclature and minerals.
Jet-Puffed color changing marshmallows are an interesting new product that is available on the shelves of grocery stores through the end of September.1 The color of these marshmallows changes when exposed to heat: the blue version turns green, while the pink version turns orange.
Co-authored by Thomas Manning*, Thomas Wilson*
*Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Artificial Intelligence continues to make an impact on the world of education. For those of you who may not be familiar with ChatGPT, it is so much more than looking items up on the internet. Searching for items in a search engine simply finds the sites and lists them. Artificial intelligence by the use of ChatGPT does much mor
Molecular geometry is a center piece to a student’s understanding of intermolecular forces. Unfortunately, many students don’t have the special skills to “see” the geometry without a model kit. We use a model kit in our laboratories, but there are not enough of them nor are there funds to purchase more. The students are unable to use thes