ChemEd X Talks, ChemBasics Talks - Schedule and Recordings
ChemEd X | Fri, 09/08/2023 - 13:00
Check out the schedule for upcoming ChemEd X Talks along with recordings of past events.
Chemistry
Teaching Introductory Chemistry by Scott Milam
Kristen Drury | Mon, 08/28/2023 - 08:34
Chemistry teachers are talking about this fantastic new resource: Teaching Introductory Chemistry by Scott Milam.
Simulating Ice Core Analysis to Identify Volcanic Eruptions in the Past
Ben Meacham | Fri, 08/25/2023 - 07:49
This simulated ice core lab provides a great opportunity for students to use different units of concentration beyond molarity, explore how knowledge of chemistry can uncover past events on Earth and practice the skill of generating a calibration curve.
The Floating Soap Bubble
Tom Kuntzleman | Mon, 08/21/2023 - 09:03
The floating soap bubble is an impressive experiment that is surprisingly easy to carry out.
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.
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!
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.
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!