Argument Driven Inquiry in Chemistry
Chad Husting | Sun, 02/18/2018 - 07:58
Have you used the Argument Driven Chemistry book or resources? Read more about it here.
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JCE ChemEd Xchange provides a place for sharing information and opinions. Currently, articles, blogs and reading lists from ChemEd X contributors are listed below. We plan to include other items that the community wishes to share through their contributions to ChemEd X.
Especially JCE: February 2018
Erica Jacobsen | Fri, 02/16/2018 - 20:02
Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the February 2018 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education.
Break the Ice with Mystery Blocks
Stephanie O'Brien | Thu, 02/15/2018 - 20:00
In an effort to align my lessons with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), I have tried to take the content I have traditionally taught, and shift the design to focus on student engagement with the science and engineering practices outlined in the standards. For the topic of heat transfer I re-packaged the ice melting blocks discrepant event as a NGSS investigative phenomena.
Bringing a Radio Program in to Chemistry Class
Kaleb Underwood | Tue, 02/13/2018 - 22:08
As I drive home from work every day in Houston, TX I am greeted by the entrancing voice of Dr. John Lienhard, now an Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering and History at the University of Houston.
JCE 95.02 February 2018 Issue Highlights
Mary Saecker | Tue, 02/13/2018 - 01:34
Curricular Alignment for Student Success
The February 2018 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. Topics featured in this issue include: diversity within the classroom; assessment and curricular alignment; innovations in laboratory curriculum; electrochemistry; analytical chemistry labs; exploring materials science; engaging teaching approaches; historical perspectives; distilling the archives: lab-on-a-chip and microfluidic devices.
Teaching Moles through Beans
Chad Husting | Sat, 02/10/2018 - 18:04
The concept of the mole has always been a challenging topic for myself and my students. The challenge comes in part when we try to imagine 6.02 x 1023 of anything. Another challenge for some students is the math and theory behind this number and concept. I have tweaked an activity to help guide my students to an understanding of these concepts.
I Have My Students Learn All of the Elements...6 Strategies I Use
Jordan Smith | Mon, 02/05/2018 - 15:33
Do you require your students to learn all the element names and symbols? Do your students struggle with chemical nomenclature, chemical equations, or stoichiometry? You may want to consider getting them back to the basics.
A simple method to measure the wavelength of light
Tom Kuntzleman | Sun, 02/04/2018 - 10:02
A simple laboratory experiment in which students simply measure the wavelength of light is described. An LED light, diffraction glasses, and a meterstick are the only required materials.
Richard Feynman on "Why?" Questions
Lowell Thomson | Fri, 01/26/2018 - 06:15
In this blog post I will discuss an interview with Dr. Richard Feynman relating to magnets that explores the concept of "why?" questions in science. You will find a links to a blog post and a transcript of the interview along with ideas for how I use the video in IB Chemistry.
Announcing AACT Teacher Awards
Michael Morgan | Wed, 01/24/2018 - 16:44
The American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT) has just made a major announcement. The first AACT Chemistry Teacher of the Year Awards have just opened their nomination process. Awards will be given to teachers in each of three levels of chemistry education. One for K-5 teachers of science, one for grade 6-8 teachers of physical science, and one for high school chemistry teachers.