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One of my goals for my chemistry classes at the beginning of the year is to start with an engaging activity that is hands on and minds on. I hope for an activity that will meet the kids where they are at. I try for an activity that will not only engage them but try to set the tone for the year. I think I may have stumbled upon something t

Co-Authored by Tom Kuntzleman* and Grazyna Zreda** *Spring Arbor University, MI and **Tanque Verde HS, AZ

The following demonstration is, in my humble opinion, the most important Chemistry demonstration, if not the most important science demonstration. It lays the foundation for what science is all about: proper experiments, properly carried out, properly interpreted.

Co-Authored by Dean J. Campbell*, Kaitlyn Walls*, Q Ott*, Zaman Shah* *Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois

This is a procedure for a titration experiment suitable for use both at home and in supervised high school or first-year college laboratory settings. Other than an inexpensive pH meter, all materials should be easily available for students to purchase at local stores.

Elmer’s Disappearing Purple Glue is a standard school supply in most K-12 classrooms. Many students are familiar with its bright purple color that disappears as it dries on their school projects. 

Lightning exhibits some of the most fascinating phenomena on planet Earth.

“Be flexible and have a great sense of humour” has always been my philosophy of life, especially so when teaching during COVID times. As many times as COVID seems to have mutated these past few years I feel I have also adapted and changed most everything I do.

A recent blog post, Flash Rocks from Green Chemistry and LEGO Brick Perspectives, described “flash rocks,” which are stones that produce flashes of visible light when rubbed or struck together.^1,2 The stones are typically composed of many q

by Dean J. Campbell* *Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois