Have the Lab Practical Early
Jerry Godbout | Sun, 08/02/2020 - 14:40
If you only have a few weeks of in-person labs this fall semester, consider this lab content reorganization.
Education
Filling the Void: Options for Authentic Investigations Online
Ben Meacham | Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:28
With the school year quickly approaching, science teachers will at some point need to decide the role of laboratory investigation within their new learning environment. To help this decision-making process, the author focuses on two available options that he believes have the greatest potential for offering a legitimate approach toward authentic investigations in a digital environment.
Have you already HEARD about it? - An AP Chemistry podcast!
Sarah Rayder | Thu, 07/23/2020 - 16:15
The APsolute RecAP’s philosophy is to maximize students’ understanding and minimize their need for memorization. The episodes follow the updated CED and each episode is under 10 minutes in length, so students are able to squeeze in a quick, effective review session even if they don’t have a ton of time to do so.
Benefits of Teaching Chemistry Online
Kathleen Carrigan | Tue, 07/07/2020 - 11:40
Twelve years teaching a fully online GOB (General Organic Biochemistry) chemistry course have revealed many benefits for faculty and students alike. This blog focuses on some positive aspects of teaching online.
JCE 97.06 June 2020 Issue Highlights
Mary Saecker | Thu, 06/11/2020 - 09:10
Learning How to Do Chemistry
The June 2020 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. Topics featured in this issue include: innovative curriculum; exploring kinetics; engaging organic chemistry activities; molecular structure and symmetry; polymer chemistry; technology-based instruction; synthesis laboratories; undergraduate research experiences; from the archives: bath bombs and cosmetics chemistry.
APTeach: A Home for AP Chemistry Educators
Michael Farabaugh | Fri, 05/15/2020 - 08:22
The mission of APTeach is to create a collaborative community where teachers can share ideas about student miconceptions, pedagogy, improving student understanding, and implementing best practices for teaching chemistry.
JCE 97.05 May 2020 Issue Highlights
Mary Saecker | Wed, 05/13/2020 - 09:53
The May 2020 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. Topics featured in this issue include: understanding structures; digital information and web-based learning; exploring everyday chemistry; curriculum innovations; games for teaching; NMR spectroscopy; examining properties of organic liquids; biochemistry laboratories; analytical and physical chemistry laboratories; computational chemistry; innovative low-cost instruments; research on knowledge and skills for teachers and chemists; from the archives: hands-on chemistry at home.
ACCT Cohorts
ACCT Admin | Sat, 05/09/2020 - 11:38
The ACCT project celebrates the teachers who have participated in and facilitated the ACCT professional development!
NGSNavigators
Stephanie O'Brien | Thu, 05/07/2020 - 13:51
Are you looking for a new podcast to enjoy on your way to or from work? NGS Navigators is a podcast that offers quality professional development to support teachers with NGSS content and strategies.
The exploding Pringles design challenge: Formative assessment with a bang!
Scott Balicki | Mon, 05/04/2020 - 20:13
The Exploding Pringles can design challenge is an open-ended formative assessment developed by the ACCT team, which tasks students with designing an explosion that produces the maximum boom within a Pringles container with a fixed volume.