Elmer's Glue Isn't Just for Making Slime: Simple Chemical Demonstrations with Elmer's Glue
Josh Kenney | Sat, 08/19/2023 - 09:13
Josh Kenney shares three simple and inexpensive demonstrations using Elmer’s glue.
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The Soft Introduction
Michael Jansen | Fri, 08/18/2023 - 09:53
Michael Jansen shares his thoughts about "softly" introducing topics before their formal appearance in the curriculum.
Colourful Chemistry of Canning – Part 4
Iain Smellie | Fri, 08/18/2023 - 09:45
Part 4 of Colourful Chemistry of Canning explores how to make gold in an old tin can!
First Days, Observations and Sleight of Hand
Chad Husting | Thu, 08/17/2023 - 12:09
Here is a fun way to open up the topic of observations and conclusions.
Chemical Activities Involving Reversible Thermochromic Pigments
Dean Campbell | Wed, 08/16/2023 - 07:17
The color of a thermochromic system depends on its temperature. The colors of leuco dye-based systems can also be influenced by adding acids or bases to the thermochromic reactions. These can be used to create colorful demonstrations of acid-base chemistry. Thermochromism found in color changing cups can also be used to visualize heat flow, and therefore thermodynamic principles, associated with stretching and contracting elastomers.
Using Information from the 2023 AP Chemistry Reading to Improve Exam Performance
Michael Farabaugh | Sun, 08/13/2023 - 15:56
Michael Farabaugh outlines mistakes and misconceptions that were encountered during the 2023 AP Reading and offers suggestions for improving performance on the AP Chemistry exam.
Keeping Simulations Simple with Javalab
Sarah English | Sun, 08/13/2023 - 15:11
Javalab is a resource for free simulations to support student understanding of chemistry concepts. These web based simulations can be used across different platforms and are simple in their use by students. The open ended aspect of the simulations allow for teachers to be creative in how they are used in class.
First Day Questioning Practice
Ashley Green | Mon, 08/07/2023 - 17:38
This "first day" activity is an opportunity to help students practice asking good questions!
Five For the First
Nora Walsh | Sun, 08/06/2023 - 20:09
Nora Walsh shares some of her favorite FIRST WEEK of school activities for the chemistry classroom!
Not Playing with a Full Deck: Ideas For Electron-Counting Chemical Card Games
Dean Campbell | Fri, 08/04/2023 - 14:00
Ordinary playing cards can be used in games where the cards model valence electrons in atoms. These games could provide players with a fun and active way to practice counting valence electrons in simple chemical structures.