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AACT is excited to offer a content writing team for teachers of chemistry during the summer of 2025! The contest is open to current AACT members. Participants will submit their ideas for exciting and unique lesson plans related to select episodes of the ACS podcast, Tiny Matters. Selected participants will earn $600 per completed lesson plan. Submit your lesson plan idea by June 16.
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The ChemClub program supports middle and high school science teachers who sponsor extracurricular chemistry clubs in their schools. The registration period for the 2025-2026 school year closes on November 1.
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The Science Coaches Program pairs K–12 chemistry teachers with a chemistry professional (the coach) who helps bring chemistry to life for your students and helps with your choice of projects. Successful applicants will work with their coach throughout the school year and receive a $550 gift certificate for Flinn Scientific. The final application deadline is September 1.
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