Disappearing X Lab
Dan Meyers | Sat, 01/13/2018 - 14:19
In the embedded video, I will walk you through a kinetics experiment we use in our Chemistry 2 (and Honors Chemistry 2) courses. The lab is called Disappearing X.
Education
JCE 95.01 January 2018 Issue Highlights
Mary Saecker | Fri, 01/12/2018 - 09:55
The January 2018 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. Topics featured in this issue include: exploring magnetic properties; examining outreach practices; spectroscopy; understanding chemical changes over time; laboratory curriculum reform; teaching scientific communication; analytical chemistry activities; biochemistry laboratories; 3D printing molecular models; from the archives: chemistry outreach.
Questioning the Traditional Lesson Structure
Stephanie O'Brien | Wed, 01/10/2018 - 21:21
The focus of this article will be on how to incorporate the first science and engineering practice, asking questions, into your chemistry instruction. The most common professional development technique I have encountered regarding this practice is Question Formulation Technique (QFT).
Especially JCE: December 2017
Erica Jacobsen | Tue, 12/19/2017 - 17:05
Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the December 2017 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education.
JCE 94.12 December 2017 Issue Highlights
Mary Saecker | Mon, 12/18/2017 - 16:35
The December 2017 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. Topics featured in this issue include: functional nanomaterials and chemical detection; improving student performance; peer-led instruction; simulations and computer-based learning; engaging and interactive instruction; synthesis laboratories; NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry; innovative physical chemistry investigations; ConfChem Conference on select 2016 BCCE presentations; from the archives: music and 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.
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.
Chemistry Tutorial Resources
Dan Meyers | Wed, 10/18/2017 - 14:28
I am sharing a list of YouTube videos that I have used with my students. I am interested in finding more. Please share any that you use in the comment section below.
Especially JCE: October 2017
Erica Jacobsen | Sun, 10/15/2017 - 21:54
Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the October 2017 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education that are of special interest to high school chemistry teachers.
JCE 94.10 October 2017 Issue Highlights
Mary Saecker | Fri, 10/13/2017 - 11:25
The October 2017 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. Topics featured in this issue include: geochemistry in action; research on effective teaching and study approaches; keeping education and chemistry relevant; communication and writing; spectroscopy; chromatography; synthesis; teaching resources; mining the archive: chemistry rocks!