curriculum

Order of Topics
A Logical Order of Topics for Honors Chemistry and AP Chemistry
// Friday, April 4, 2025 • Michael Jansen
After almost 40 years as a Chemistry teacher, I have noticed that the prescribed order of topics in high school chemistry is, according to the Province of Ontario’s Guidelines, anywhere from less-than-ideal to downright illogical.
Nov 2016 cover of JCE
Especially JCE: November 2018
// Tuesday, November 13, 2018 • Erica K. Jacobsen
Learning about ideas for your classroom and teaching can be a bit like getting a sip of water from a fire hose.
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Using the ACS Exams in Your Classroom
// Wednesday, June 21, 2017 • Ben Meacham
Say the words standardized test to most educators and you will likely notice a minor gag reflex. While I completely sympathize with this reaction given the frequently labeled testing culture that’s been far too often forced upon us within the past 15 years, I think it is appropriate to take a step back and recognize the meaningful rol
Keep Calm Stoichiometry is Easy
Stoichiometry is Easy
// Sunday, November 16, 2014 • David Licata
Most students, and many of my (now former) colleagues, find stoichiometry to be one of the most challenging topics in a first year (and yes, even a second year) chemistry class. But my students and I have always looked forward to the challenge, and the fun. Certainly, stoichiometry means diligent work, and for some it means frustration.
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Modeling Instruction Pedagogy
// Thursday, July 3, 2014 • Deanna Cullen
I am enrolled in a Modeling Instruction Workshop in Michigan. We have only four days left of the 15 scheduled days. I had planned to blog about the workshop every day, but I found that it was difficult for me to articulate my thoughts quickly enough to post daily.
ChemEd X Call for Contributions
// Thursday, December 13, 2012 • Deanna Cullen
Chemical Education Xchange is requesting chemistry educators as well as others working in the discipline to submit ideas, articles, activities and laboratories for publication.
Next Generation Science Standards
Next Generation Science Standards
// Monday, May 14, 2012 • Deanna Cullen
NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS are now available for review until June 1st at http://www.nextgenscience.org/. This Web site contains a great deal of information regarding the background and timeline of the project.