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(e)Xperience ChemEd X through the ideas and opinions of its community members.

Xperience is where contributed, but not reviewed, ChemEd X resources such as blogs and opinion pieces are found. Here you can find blogs in which our contributors express their personal empiricism and polls in which you the community can provide your opinions.

by Hannah Sevian
Wed, 01/31/2024 - 10:44

The objective of the multi-country IUPAC Chemistry Teacher Survey is to improve understanding of the use of practical work in high school chemistry classes related to concepts of sustainability. 

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by Dean Campbell
Fri, 01/26/2024 - 11:09

Have a 3D printer? Make some 3D printed models of various carbon allotropes!

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by Tom Kuntzleman
Tue, 01/16/2024 - 15:12

What is some of the chemistry involved in the formation of ice clouds when boiling water is thrown into icy air?

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by Hannah Korslund
Mon, 01/15/2024 - 12:43

The author shares how using interactive notebooks has supported her chemistry students.

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by Nora Walsh
Fri, 01/05/2024 - 10:35

Nora Walsh highlights activities found on ChemEd X and how she worked them into her own curriculum teaching Lewis structure concepts.

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Recent activity: 1 year 11 months ago
by Jessica Pittarese
Wed, 12/13/2023 - 12:30

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.

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by Dean Campbell
Mon, 12/11/2023 - 10:06

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. 

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Recent activity: 2 years 14 hours ago
by Nina Hike
Fri, 12/01/2023 - 10:09

Nina Hike shares a storyline and lesson that seamlessly integrates NGSS with a culturally relevant storyline, making learning chemistry both engaging and impactful.

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by Tom Kuntzleman
Mon, 11/27/2023 - 10:41

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?

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by Dean Campbell
Sun, 11/05/2023 - 20:56

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.

Recent activity: 2 years 1 month ago