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What is some of the chemistry involved in the formation of ice clouds when boiling water is thrown into icy air?
The author shares how using interactive notebooks has supported her chemistry students.
Nora Walsh highlights activities found on ChemEd X and how she worked them into her own curriculum teaching Lewis structure concepts.
Use coding for a new twist on a classic element project. See how easy coding can be and consider the applications of coding in your own classroom.
Discover the secrets behind flame-shaped highlighter markings that not only disappear and reappear but also glow and flicker under the influence of acids, bases, and UV lights.
Nina Hike shares a storyline and lesson that seamlessly integrates NGSS with a culturally relevant storyline, making learning chemistry both engaging and impactful.
It has been claimed that because all water ultimately ends up in the water cycle, we drink water that the dinosaurs peed out. What does chemistry have to say about this assertion?
Tissue paper can be folded and cut with chemistry-related patterns to make decorative paper banners that can be used as Mexican-themed decorations. Chemistry concept connections include lattice energy, bandgap energy, and ionic crystal fracture.
Nora Walsh asks Chat GPT to help create a list of potential phenomena to incorporate into lessons.
Nora Walsh reflects on her experience using phenomena in her chemistry courses and assessments for the first time.