I Lava Particulate Models
Melissa Hemling | Tue, 05/21/2024 - 14:59
Use the classic Lava Lamp Lab to make the concept of intermolecular forces more accessible!
high school
Nobel Laureate Crossword Puzzle 2000 - 2009
Thomas Manning | Fri, 05/17/2024 - 07:26
This Nobel Laureate crossword puzzle focuses on prizes awarded between 2000 and 2009. Learn and revisit some historical chemistry, terminology and background on key historical figures in this field. This is our eleventh in a series of Nobel Laureate crossword puzzles.
The Importance of Words
Michael Jansen | Thu, 05/16/2024 - 11:46
The meaning of chemistry vocabulary may seem obvious to the teacher, but we cannot assume that students have the same understanding.
Balancing Forces - A Magnetic Chess Brain Break
Melissa Hemling | Thu, 05/16/2024 - 07:50
Use magnetic chess as a brain break during chemistry class to help introduce potential energy versus interparticle distance graphs in a memorable way!
How Alkaline is Alkaline Water?
Jim Webb | Tue, 05/07/2024 - 10:51
Examine the properties of alkaline water with your students.
Exploring Color Separation in Salting-Out Experiments
Tom Kuntzleman | Sat, 05/04/2024 - 07:44
Adding dyes to salting out experiments can create a variety of interesting color effects as the dyes differentially dissolve in the aqueous and organic layers. Can this differential solubility of dyes be explained using intermolecular forces as a guide?
LEGO Stoichiometry Activity
Josh Kenney | Wed, 05/01/2024 - 10:37
Josh Kenney explains an innovative POGIL-like approach to teaching stoichiometry, integrating LEGO pieces. Addressing student difficulties with stoichiometry's abstract nature, he designed a custom LEGO activity inspired by existing resources, promoting collaboration and enhancing conceptual grasp. This engaging approach primes students for complex stoichiometry challenges.
Nomenclature - A Project Based Learning Experience
Anthony Stetzenmeyer | Wed, 05/01/2024 - 09:36
Over four weeks, students embark on a project-based learning journey to create an "As Seen on TV" commercial while learning nomenclature concepts! Through this interdisciplinary approach, students not only develop their content knowledge but also teamwork, critical thinking, and presentation abilities in a real-world context.
A Logical Way to Teach Hess’s Law of Heat Summation
Michael Jansen | Thu, 04/25/2024 - 11:50
From bond energies to thermochemical equations, explore the convergence of pathways to the same result in teaching Hess’s Law of Heat Summation.
Gas Laws Stations Lab
Ashley Green | Tue, 04/23/2024 - 11:39
Dive into the topic of gas laws through a station-based activity designed to engage students in hands-on exploration. Students articulate their understanding through particulate models.