Especially JCE: February 2019
Erica Jacobsen | Wed, 02/13/2019 - 20:56
Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the February 2019 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education.
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JCE 96.02 February 2019 Issue Highlights
Mary Saecker | Tue, 02/12/2019 - 16:25
The February 2019 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. Topics featured in this issue include: microplastics and environmental chemistry; examining outreach practices; investigating acid–base chemistry; using Arduino to experiment with carbon dioxide; innovative approaches to analytical chemistry; three-dimensional visualization and tactile learning; understanding Lewis structures; synthesis laboratories; exploring physical chemistry; from the archives: celebrating the International Year of the Periodic Table.
Molecule Monday
Ariel Serkin | Mon, 02/11/2019 - 11:26
Molecule Monday is an opportunity to engage students in the chemistry of everyday life.
Mole Unit Mini-Practicums
Lauren Stewart | Thu, 02/07/2019 - 17:59
We all know how fundamental the mole concept is for stoichiometry. This year I brainstormed ways to really make it stick. I decided to do multiple mini-practicums, one for each learning target of the mole unit. I am sharing brief descriptions of the mini-practicums I did for each learning target.
Are Great Teachers Born or Made?
Josh Kenney | Thu, 02/07/2019 - 06:22
Many researchers have attempted to characterize the knowledge of an expert teacher, and it's complex, to say the least.
More on the Periodic Table
Chad Husting | Wed, 02/06/2019 - 20:14
I have an extreme fascination with the periodic table! And, so does my colleague, Mike. Let me tell you some ways we are celebrating the International Year of the Periodic Table.
Common Questions About the AP Chemistry Exam
Kristen Drury | Mon, 02/04/2019 - 12:17
Answers to common questions about the AP Chemistry Exam format, content, and grading.
National Periodic Table Day is Feb. 7th!
Doug Ragan | Sun, 02/03/2019 - 15:46
National Periodic Table Day is February 7th. Check out some of my favorite periodic table resources.
Largest Periodic Table - World Record Attempt
Deanna Cullen | Wed, 01/30/2019 - 11:42
The American Chemical Society Western Michigan Section is planning a special International Year of the Periodic Table (IYPT) celebration to be held at Grand Valley State University in Michigan on October 19th. The highlight of the celebration will be the unveiling of the largest periodic table in hopes of setting a Guinness World Record. Schools and groups are invited to help with the IYPT project by making one of the 118 elements.
Boltzmann Bucks—Helping Students Conceptualize Entropy
Ben Meacham | Tue, 01/29/2019 - 16:43
If you are looking to go beyond using traditional, arguably misleading, definitions of entropy involving “disorder” and “messy bedroom” analogies, the Boltzmann Bucks game fits the bill. The game, pulled from a Journal of Chemical Education article, provides a wonderful opportunity for students to more accurately conceptualize entropy.