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Science CoachesNow Open: Science Coaches Applications for 2026-2027!
Applications are open for the 2026–2027 Science Coaches program! Teachers, apply now for the opportunity to collaborate throughout the school year with a chemistry professional (at least 6 meetings) and receive a $550 gift certificate for Flinn Scientific to enhance your science classroom. K–12 teachers of science and chemistry (as well as coaches) from all US states and territories are encouraged to apply!
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AnnouncementAACT Membership Benefits
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NewsNew Look, Same Mission
AACT is pleased to introduce our updated visual identity. The updated branding creates a stronger visual connection between AACT and the broader American Chemical Society. While our look is evolving, the heart of AACT remains the same. In a message to members, AACT President Shannon Smith shares more about our brand evolution.
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Featured Articles from our Periodical
May 2026 | Tech Tips
Computational Chemistry in the High School Classroom
In this article, the author describes his use of computational chemistry, highlighting benefits of using various methods when teaching high school chemistry. He suggests several options that can be easily implemented by teachers with minimal training.
March 2026 | Classroom Commentary
A Glowing Obsession
This article highlights different ways a teacher uses antique glass as an engaging phenomenon in chemistry. She shares her experiences in connecting the phenomenon with nuclear chemistry topics such as radioactive isotopes, radioactivity, and radioactive decay, and in revisiting the phenomenon when teaching the electron structure of atoms.
November 2025 | Nuts & Bolts
Why Metacognition is Important and How I Find Time to Include it
The author presents three different strategies for developing metacognitive skills (awareness of one's own thinking processes) and discusses how she uses them in her own classroom while providing tips for other ways to use them.
Dear Labby
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Engagement Opportunities
Science Coaches is a joint American Chemical Society (ACS) and AACT educational outreach initiative dedicated to enhancing science skills in students across the United States. The program pairs chemists (coaches) with AACT teacher members in elementary, middle, and high schools.
We work with great teachers of chemistry to develop high-quality teaching resources. Check out the fine work of our talented members and learn more about opportunities to participate.
Project SEED is an American Chemical Society (ACS) initiative that provides STEM research, learning, and growth opportunities for high school students with diverse identities and socioeconomic backgrounds so they can be empowered to advance and enrich the chemical science enterprise.
ChemMatters E-Periodical
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