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Make stoichiometry relatable! In this simple lab, students measure the mass of a burning candle and explore key questions like: 'How much CO₂ does a candle produce?' and 'How can we quantify CO₂ from engines?' Minimal setup, real-world impact, and engaging results!
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The November 2024 APTeach presentation outlined instructional strategies to model net ionic equations and chemical reactions using particulate models, chemical symbols, and observations to support students’ understanding of how chemicals react and interact at the particle level. A clip of the presentation and the presentation slidedeck are included here.
This post shares some previously posted resources on ChemEd X to help you plan a comprehensive bonding unit.
This study explores anthocyanin bleaching and dyeing using blackberries, inspired by the maraschino cherry production process. The experiments demonstrate accessible anthocyanin chemistry for educational applications and encourage replication with various fruits.
During our October 2024 AP Teach meeting, we discussed Kinetic Molecular Theory, Maxwell-Boltzmann curves, and why gases deviate from ideal predictions. Check out the video summary and the presentation slidedeck!
Yvonne Clifford shares a compilation of lessons that incorporate Indigenous peoples and cultures.
The September 2024 APTeach presentation explored chemical bonding concepts and how they connect to several topics in the AP chemistry curriculum, such as intermolecular forces, chemical reactions, and thermochemistry. View the video summary and the presentation slidedeck.
The August 2024 APTeach presentation discussed strategies for teaching Unit 1 concepts based on AP Chemistry’s CED. In this session, teachers shared how they uncover and address student misconceptions to improve student scores and deepen student understanding of essential chemistry concepts. View the summary.