Analytical Chemistry and LED Colorimeter
Chad Husting | Fri, 11/24/2017 - 20:53
"What are we doing to help kids achieve?"
Chemistry
JCE 94.11 November 2017 Issue Highlights
Mary Saecker | Tue, 11/21/2017 - 11:07
The November 2017 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. The entire issue is focused on polymer concepts across the curriculum. This special issue provides useful ideas and tools for chemistry instructors of all levels.
Especially JCE: November 2017
Erica Jacobsen | Sat, 11/18/2017 - 22:38
Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the November 2017 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education that are of special interest to high school chemistry teachers.
Helping Students Make Connections by Reading and Analyzing "Chemistry's Core Ideas"
Lowell Thomson | Sat, 11/18/2017 - 22:04
In this blog post, I share how I use an article from Dr. Peter Atkins, "Chemistry's Core Ideas." My IB Chemistry students read the article early in our program - and then revisit the article numerous times throughout our two-year course. The Google Slide document my students use is included in the supporting information.
Atomsmith Take 2
Chad Husting | Sat, 11/11/2017 - 21:22
I have written about Atomsmith before, but the new updates are worth another mention.
Percent Composition: A quick and dirty experiment
Chad Husting | Mon, 10/30/2017 - 13:49
There are many activities that can be used to cover the topics of percent composition, empirical and molecular formulas and hydrates. Percent composition of sugar in a piece of bubble gum is an easy activity to begin the unit with.
Classroom Culture - Positive Reinforcement
Chad Husting | Sun, 10/29/2017 - 20:18
I was having difficulty with a student that was making poor choices in the lab. When I saw him making positive choices and acknowledged that, our relationship changed for the better.
Using the Journal of Chemical Education
Deanna Cullen | Tue, 10/24/2017 - 19:40
Links to a webinar and other resources to support the use of the Journal of Chemical Education as a resource for teaching and learning.
ChemTube3D iPad App for organic mechanisms (and so much more!)
Lowell Thomson | Fri, 10/20/2017 - 21:17
The recently published iPad app ChemTube3D (and related website for classrooms without iPads) will be discussed. It has a great deal of functionality - including a large selection of organic mechanism animations and models of structure and bonding.
Making Lab Diagrams Easier to Visualize
Ben Meacham | Thu, 10/19/2017 - 21:45
When it comes to student laboratory/apparatus setup, one thing is sure to help—visuals. There is a free and incredibly easy tool that allows you to assemble and customize almost any chemistry related setup you wish. Say hello to Chemix!