high school chemistry

Resources for Teaching Chemistry Online

Deanna Cullen | Wed, 12/30/2020 - 11:16

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Near the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic ChemEd X began compiling a list of both new and previously published ChemEd X posts and resources that might be useful to teachers while teaching remotely. Topics include Technology & Teaching Resources, Strategies and Tips for Teaching Online, Lesson Ideas Suitable for Online Instruction and more. This list continues to grow. Readers are encouraged to check in often to find new content and to comment with additional resources that we can add to our list.

Standards Based Grading, Final Exams and Thinking Outside the Box

Chad Husting | Sun, 04/11/2021 - 17:16

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It has been a challenging year. The challenge gave rise to a unique way to provide exams in a multitude of platforms. Check it out and do not be afraid to share some ideas of your own!

Skype with a Scientist Live

Stephanie O'Brien | Thu, 04/08/2021 - 09:31

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This year so many in-person events at school have not been able to happen due to COVID restrictions. One activity that my science honor society students have enjoyed greatly is the Skype with a Scientist Live sessions. Students register in advance and then have the opportunity to be face to face with a scientist.

Effect of Temperature on Chemical Equilibrium using Copper Complexes

Tom Kuntzleman | Wed, 04/07/2021 - 11:00

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This post describes a simple way to generate blue, green, orange, and yellow copper complexes, and to use these complexes to introduce students to the effect of temperature on chemical equilibria. The protcol avoids the use of caustic agents, allowing the experiments to be conducted by students as a laboratory-based investigation.

A Manipulative Paper Tool for Teaching Simple Organic Nomenclature: Part 1 Hydrocarbons

Melanie Harvey | Mon, 04/05/2021 - 18:05

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Organic nomenclature is usually taught as an introduction to organic chemistry. To help introduce students to organic nomenclature in a way that clearly summarizes the patterns that exist, a paper tool for naming hydrocarbons was developed.

Dust Off Your Molecule Kits!

Melissa Hemling | Thu, 03/18/2021 - 18:54

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Many of us have molecular kits we only use once a year. Dust them off and find new lessons to use them in!

Some of my Favorite Things for VSEPR

Melissa Hemling | Thu, 03/18/2021 - 17:25

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Melissa Hemling shares her favorite manipulatives along with cheap at-home alternatives to help students visualize VSEPR.

Ways to Highlight Female Chemists for Women's History Month

Josh Kenney | Tue, 03/16/2021 - 08:38

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March is Women's History Month and talking about female chemists' work during class is a great way to celebrate the month. Here, the author discusses three ways to highlight female chemists in a chemistry class.

Hot Topic for Early Spring: Thermogenesis of Eastern Skunk Cabbage

Dean Campbell | Sat, 03/06/2021 - 22:07

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The blossoms of eastern skunk cabbage produce heat for a couple of weeks in early spring. This heat, which can be detected using an infrared camera, results from oxidation of carbohydrates. The mechanisms behind this process can be used to introduce energy transduction during classroom discussions of thermochemistry.

Supercharge Your Classroom with GIFs

Melissa Hemling | Sun, 02/28/2021 - 17:00

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Are you having a hard time describing 3-D drawings or or showing motion of particles in your digital assignments? GIFs can help!