Chemical Mystery #14: Loves Me…Loves Me Not
Tom Kuntzleman | Tue, 02/19/2019 - 09:46
You can figure out how this Valentine's Day experiment was done...if you know your chemistry, that is!
elementary school science
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.
The Blue Butterfly Effect
Tom Kuntzleman | Mon, 01/28/2019 - 18:59
The June, 2018 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education contains an article that describes a simple, yet fascinating experiment that you and your students are going to love! It involves the use of butterfly wings from the genus Morpho.
Synergistic Inquiry
Tom Kuntzleman | Thu, 01/03/2019 - 13:46
Some research indicates that it is not always beneficial for students to work entirely on their own as they conduct inquiry-based investigations. This article explores a method of inquiry learning in which teachers and students work together to envision, conduct, and analyze experiments.
Creating an Inclusive Classroom in December
Ariel Serkin | Wed, 12/12/2018 - 20:31
December is a busy time with concerts, field trips, projects, presentations, and even variety shows to “celebrate the season.” However, by trying to get into the “holiday spirit”, educators may unintentionally create an environment where students and teachers may feel excluded.
Solution to Chemical Mystery #13: Bye Bye Blue!
Tom Kuntzleman | Thu, 11/22/2018 - 08:12
The solution to Chemical Mystery #13: Bye Bye Blue! is presented. This experiment is useful to demonstrate to students when discussing acid-base indicators, neutralization reactions, or the acidity of carbon dioxide when it dissolves in water.
The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore
Maria Gallardo-... | Sun, 10/14/2018 - 12:51
Radium Girls is one of those books that can’t be put down. It challenges us with imagery so vivid that sometimes you just want to look away, but you are so invested in the lives of the girls that you persevere to the end. It is tragic and strong but also hopeful and tender.
Baffling Balloons Trick with Easily Obtained Gases
Tom Kuntzleman | Tue, 09/25/2018 - 19:47
Based upon reader comments on previously published, Chemical Mystery #12, I experimented and found that this demonstration is easy to pull off with relatively inexpensive and easy to find materials.
Solution to Chemical Mystery #12: Baffling Balloons
Tom Kuntzleman | Fri, 09/21/2018 - 11:56
Check out the solution to Chemical Mystery #12: Baffling Balloons
Chemical Mystery #12: Baffling Balloons
Tom Kuntzleman | Thu, 09/20/2018 - 12:30
Can you explain what is happening in Chemical Mystery #12?