A Better Way to Organize Laboratory Equipment
Doug Ragan | Mon, 06/26/2017 - 10:36
Organizing lab equipment.
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Using the ACS Exams in Your Classroom
Ben Meacham | Wed, 06/21/2017 - 11:19
Say the words standardized test to most educators and you will likely notice a minor gag reflex. While I completely sympathize with this reaction given the frequently labeled testing culture that’s been far too often forced upon us within the past 15 years, I think it is appropriate to take a step back and recognize the meaningful role a standardized test can have on our curriculum and instruction. After a recent experience using an exam from the ACS Division of Chemical Education Examinations Institute1, I was able to recognize that meaningful role. So, the purpose of this article is to provide useful information for anyone interested in the exam implementation process.
New online tool: The Atomsmith Classroom Online
Lowell Thomson | Tue, 06/20/2017 - 02:26
The author discusses his thoughts on the Atomsmith Classroom Online. It is run in HTML 5, and thus no problems with Java, Flash, or any other system.
JCE 94.06 June 2017 Issue Highlights
Mary Saecker | Wed, 06/14/2017 - 19:03
The June 2017 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. Topics featured in this issue include: materials science and nanotechnology laboratories, promoting active learning, catalysis and kinetics, blue bottle reaction, cost-effective instrumentation, resources for teaching, from the archive: anchoring concept content maps.
Especially JCE: June 2017
Erica Jacobsen | Tue, 06/13/2017 - 17:38
Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the June 2017 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education that are of special interest to high school chemistry teachers.
Resource to Help You Combat Climate Science Denial
Tom Kuntzleman | Sat, 06/10/2017 - 06:29
A fantastic resource to help you learn more about how to teach climate change and global warming is described.
Acid, Base, pH and Food Chemistry
Chad Husting | Fri, 06/09/2017 - 06:58
Students will be engaged in this activity that will help them make the connection between food and chemistry. Acid, bases and pH are addressed.
Reduction of Permanganate Ion by Acids in Rhubarb, Apples, and Candy
Tom Kuntzleman | Mon, 06/05/2017 - 17:00
If rhubarb stem is placed in a solution of permanganate, the purple permanganate ion is reduced to the colorless Mn2+ ion. It is thought that the oxalic acid present in rhubarb causes this reduction. The investigations presented in this post provide evidence that this may not be the whole story...
Qualitative Analysis of IONS
Michael Morgan | Mon, 06/05/2017 - 10:41
Near the end of the school year we are all thinking about what we will do with our AP Chem students until the end of the semester. Last year I wrote about a post AP independent study activity that I use dealing with transition metal compounds. I still like it and use it. But this year I want to talk about a very involved lab that many of my colleagues are ignoring.
A Review of "A Global Warming Primer"
Hal Harris | Thu, 05/25/2017 - 14:20
In “A Global Warming Primer”, Jeffrey Bennett provides a template for conversation about the most pressing global environmental issue of our time. The author also recommends a link to the ACS Climate Science Toolkit that offers many useful resources for learning about and teaching the concepts related to climate science.