Why I Am Attending ChemEd 2019
Kristen Drury | Fri, 01/04/2019 - 08:19
I am already planning for my trip to Illinois in July to attend ChemEd 2019! Let me tell you why I want to attend.
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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.
Faces of Chemistry - Career Profiles
Deanna Cullen | Wed, 01/02/2019 - 12:24
ChemEd X has invited professionals working in chemistry related fields to write about their background, experience and advice they have for those interested in a similar career path. Chemistry instructors can use these as a resource to help students glimpse the variety of chemistry related fields open to them.
Career Profile: Agricultural Chemical Laboratory Supervisor - Jason Kong
Jason Kong | Wed, 01/02/2019 - 09:20
Read Jason Kong’s career profile describing his background and his current position as a chemical laboratory supervisor for the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Introduction to Modeling Instruction: a distance learning course offered by AMTA
Colleen Megowan... | Fri, 12/14/2018 - 20:48
AMTA’s Introduction to Modeling Instruction distance learning course will focus on the role of models and modeling in learning as it relates to teaching STEM content in both formal and informal contexts. Participants will review fundamental theories of thinking and learning and examine the latest theoretical trends.
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.
Arguing Density
Stephanie O'Brien | Fri, 11/23/2018 - 19:07
In an effort to implement the science and engineering practices of the NGSS, I have tried to introduce argumentation as a practice into my chemistry courses. I share some growing pains and what I have learned through the process in this blog post.
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.
Take Home Labs
Chad Husting | Sat, 11/10/2018 - 07:56
Several teachers I know have had circumstances present themselves in which they may not always be able to provide lab experiences in a traditional lab setting. They still want to provide students with rigorous problem solving situations that require students to use the scientific method. Could rigorous take home labs possibly be the answer?
3-Dimensional Assessments and Helping Students Develop the Necessary Skills
Deborah Herrington | Fri, 10/19/2018 - 16:55
Recent efforts have recognized the Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards as the most current research regarding what we know about teaching and learning of science, and have suggested that 3-dimensional (3D) instruction should guide science instruction at not only the K-12 level, but also at the college level.