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Mole Day!
Mole Day is upon us!!!!!!!!!
// Tuesday, October 20, 2015 • Sarah Kong
Every October I get excited; not as much for halloween, but rather for Mole Day! I have been a member of the National Mole Day Foundation (NMDF) since the beginning of my career and enjoy celebrating with my students. My first year of teaching we (the chemistry classes) hosted a Chemistry Carnival. My students did
JCE’s “Especially” Returns
// Friday, October 16, 2015 • Erica K. Jacobsen
Does the phrase “Especially for High School Teachers” ring a bell? Journal of Chemical Education readers may remember this feature from past issues. Could it be time for its return, with a twist?
Real World Application: Drain Cleaners - Should I use them?
// Friday, October 16, 2015 • Dan Meyers
In May, my wife and I bought our first house. It’s a charming 1970s ranch that was in good shape and not a fixer upper; however, there have been a good amount of maintenance projects on the to-do list.
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What's Inquiry Got to do with it?
// Sunday, October 4, 2015 • Michelle Okroy
               Throughout my teaching career I have always gravitated toward instructional approaches that are indentified as inquiry strategies.
what is inquiry?
Sharon's September Sharing
// Tuesday, September 29, 2015 • Sarah Kong
Teaching is so collaborative!  That's why periodically I will interview a fellow instructor and post the questions and answers here.  It benefits all of us when we discuss what works, what doesn't, and how we can improve.  This month's feature is Sharon Geyer from Pomfret School in Connecticut.  
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Thank you "Lady from Texas"
// Sunday, September 27, 2015 • Chad Husting
WHAT AM I DOING TO HELP KIDS ACHIEVE? HOW DO I KNOW WHEN THEY ARE THERE? WHAT IS THE EVIDENCE?