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by Dean Campbell
Fri, 01/10/2025 - 21:51

Explore chlorinated hydrocarbons and dipoles with paper and toy models like LEGO, K’Nex, and Lux Blox! Paper models reinforce molecule polarity lessons, with templates and assignments included in the Supporting Information.

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by Tom Kuntzleman
Thu, 01/09/2025 - 09:44

Take a walk and explore the chemical winter wonderland of snowflakes...and diamonds!

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by Michael Jansen
Mon, 12/30/2024 - 11:01

Engage your Chemistry students with a dynamic, 40-minute lab that uses the Ideal Gas Law to uncover the molar masses of "mystery gases." Perfect for Grade 11 or Honors Chemistry, this adaptable experiment combines theory with real-world applications!

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by Joseph Lomax
Mon, 12/16/2024 - 10:13

Nothing is more iconographic to Chemistry as the Periodic Table, and Signal Flags are colorful and dandy design that are iconographic to the seafaring community. While teaching chemistry at the U.S. Naval Academy, the author used Signal Flags to make the Element Symbols giving a structure that is immediately recognizable, yet somewhat mysterious. Use the supporting information to download the author's version or customize your own!

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by Shifra Yonis
Sat, 11/23/2024 - 09:15

Inquiry and phenomena-based curriculum are buzzwords in the education world, especially in connection with NGSS. What does this actually mean and how can it be implemented in the chemistry classroom is explored in this article along with an introduction to some curriculum resources.

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by Sarah English
Thu, 11/21/2024 - 10:37

Over 700 science educators gathered at STANYS 2023, exploring 3D learning. Ashley Green and Sarah English reflect on their experience and how they plan to bring what they learned to the ChemEd25 conference in Golden, Colorado, in July 2025.

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by Dean Campbell
Tue, 11/05/2024 - 19:26

Recent 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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by Peter Sanders
Thu, 10/31/2024 - 00:00

The 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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by Nina Hike
Sun, 10/20/2024 - 14:41

How 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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by Tom Kuntzleman
Sat, 10/19/2024 - 12:17

A Picture-Perfect activity for National Chemistry Week 2024!

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