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Chad Husting

Sycamore High School, Cincinnati Ohio
ChemEd X Author, Reviewer
ChemEd X Member since: October 2014

I have been teaching Chemistry now for almost thirty years.  My goal has always been to teach 35 years once instead of one year 35 times. I have been at Sycamore High School in Cincinnati for the last twenty plus years teaching honors and academic chemistry.  My goal is to always make it hands on and minds on and to say that I hopefully help at least one person every day.

I have done many professional development programs throughout the years.  Currently I have done a massively deep dive into standards based grading which has really changed for the better the culture of my classroom.  My hope is to bring a passion, love and curiosity for learning to students of every ability level and to help teachers whenever possible.

Posts

text next to magician's hat: First Day Observations and sleight of hand
First Days, Observations and Sleight of Hand
// Thursday, August 17, 2023 • Chad Husting
It is the start of the school year. It could be that the honeymoon period has just ended. Many students are struggling to switch from summer to school mode. This struggle is obvious based on their attention and energy. This is a nice, quick demonstration that is fun and is sure to get them talking about observations and conclusions.
Proud to Be a Chemist - Using ChatGPT's
Artificial Intelligence - The Good News and Bad News
// Tuesday, July 11, 2023 • Chad Husting
Artificial Intelligence continues to make an impact on the world of education. For those of you who may not be familiar with ChatGPT, it is so much more than  looking items up on the internet. Searching for items in a search engine simply finds the sites and lists them. Artificial intelligence by the use of ChatGPT does much mor
Candy and Indicators
Candy and Car Exhaust with Acid Base Indicators
// Thursday, June 1, 2023 • Chad Husting
Acid base chemistry is always a popular topic. The struggle with this topic is that there is always so much a teacher can demonstrate. Demonstrations are great but it is tough at the end of the year when students are tired and time is precious. I did a couple of these demonstrations that students seemed to enjoy. I like these demonst
Puddle Chemistry
How Small is the Stuff that makes up Matter?
// Wednesday, October 19, 2022 • Chad Husting
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