hands-on activities

Kasi set up & particles with logo
Kasi: A Multi-Sensory Modeling System
// Friday, April 30, 2021 • Doug Ragan
I have been working with the Alchemie team -- founded by a former chemistry teacher, Julia Winter -- for a number of years. Trying out their learning tools for chemistry, giving feedback, and generally brainstorming new ideas for chemistry instruction. 
Sowing the Seeds of Science
// Wednesday, January 14, 2015 • Erica K. Jacobsen
“On the third day of Christmas, my mailman brought to me… three gardening catalogs.” Jumping the gun? Or marketing genius? The doldrums after the holiday were a perfect time for these pages with their promise of spring. Their arrival kicked off an evening of grand plans. Somewhere along the line, chemistry crept in.
Sweet Chemistry Resources for NCW
// Friday, September 5, 2014 • Erica K. Jacobsen
National Chemistry Week this October 19–25 offers a chance to take a trip to the candy shop with the theme "The Sweet Side of Chemistry—Candy." Looking for some tasty chemistry resources? Two upcoming webinars will help you stock up.