My First Day Demonstration
Michael Morgan | Fri, 07/31/2015 - 19:23
Michael Morgan has used this demo for over 25 years! His students from 20 years ago still remember the first day of chemistry!
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Rust
Scott Robowski | Fri, 07/31/2015 - 09:43
A great book for summer reading is "Rust: the longest war".
Cars rusting! Bridges collapsing! Rust, and corrosion in general, is probably the most important topic that is not on most people's radar. This is definitely something people should be paying more attention to.
Chem Ed 2015 ~ Conversations at Kennesaw State University
Sarah Kong | Fri, 07/31/2015 - 09:25
What a mole-riffic time we are having here in Kennesaw, Georgia! Some highlights from my time here include:
~ The very appropriate cooling towels (Chill-its) we (ChemEd X) handed out to folks who stopped by our table, ran the Mole Run, or we saw between sessions. Several teachers have been diving in to research how they work. Chemistry in action!
"All The Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
Hal Harris | Tue, 07/28/2015 - 15:32
This book is not about chemistry, and it probably is the most "literary" book that I have written about in these pages. It is a beautiful story about the lives of a blind French girl, Marie-Laure, who escapes during the Nazi occupation of France with her father, the master locksmith of the Paris Museum of Natural History, to St.
Chemistry Summer Camp - Day 4: Exploring Voltaic and Electrolytic Cells
Dan Meyers | Mon, 07/27/2015 - 10:54
During our recent chemistry summer camp, we used some electrochemistry activities. We had some logistical issues, but they were an overal success!
Four Things I Learned on the Path to the Right Online Learning Platform
Allison Tarvin | Thu, 07/23/2015 - 00:18
Edmodo, Coursesites, Schoology…which digital learning platform is best for you? I’ve been searching for the right, free fit for me for the last three years. My journey has taken me from Edmodo to Coursesites to Schoology. I learned four valuable lessons about myself along the way that may help you make your own decision.
Modeling Instruction at ChemEd 2015
Larry Dukerich | Tue, 07/21/2015 - 10:29
Anyone interested in learning more about Modeling Instruction in Chemistry can find out more about it by attending any of the several presentations or workshops at ChemEd 2015. Here is a list of sessions and a summary of each.
Actors/Scientists Delve into the Periodic Table
Erica Jacobsen | Fri, 07/17/2015 - 22:03
It was Oregonians only (lucky me!) for PBS’s limited release of The Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements in fall 2014. A national premiere is now at hand—mark your calendar for your local station’s broadcast.
JCE 92.07—July 2015 Issue Highlights
Mary Saecker | Fri, 07/17/2015 - 15:36
The July 2015 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers at http://pubs.acs.org/toc/jceda8/92/7. This issue includes articles on summer book recommendations; biochemistry; web-based learning; assessment; organic chemistry; physical chemistry; carbon footprint activities.
Solution to Chemical Mystery #5: How to Burn Water
Tom Kuntzleman | Thu, 07/16/2015 - 14:16
In Chemical Mystery #5, I used chemistry to give the illusion that water can be lit on fire. Here is the solution to that mystery.