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July 2, 2024
AACT Member Spotlight: Mark HackbarthThis month we spotlight Mark Hackbarth, a science teacher at Jefferson Middle School in Michigan.
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June 6, 2024
AACT Member Spotlight: Erika FaturaThis month we spotlight Erika Fatura, a science teacher at Pentwater Public Schools in Michigan.
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June 5, 2024
2024 AACT Teacher of the Year Award WinnersAnd the winners of the 2024 AACT Teacher of the Year Awards are...
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May 15, 2024
Vote in the 2024 Governing Board Elections!Check your email for your unique access code and pin.
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May 14, 2024
New AACT Resources to Teach Equilibrium (2024)This news post features newer resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on equilibrium. For more ideas, see the equilibrium unit plan.
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May 7, 2024
AACT Workshops at BCCE 2024Join AACT for workshops and symposia at BCCE 2024. Read on to learn more about the workshops we will be offering!
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May 6, 2024
ChemClub Spotlight: Our Lady of Lourdes Academy ChemClubOur Lady of Lourdes Academy ChemClub is led by an enthusiastic Executive Board and has been a chartered since 2010. This all-girls school's Chemistry Club, boasts a membership of 60 enthusiastic students has strong focus on hands-on learning experiences, fostering a community, and empowering girls to excel in STEM fields.
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May 1, 2024
AACT Member Spotlight: Dustin HimebauchThis month we spotlight Dustin Himebauch, a science teacher at Climax-Scotts Jr./Sr. High School in Michigan.
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April 21, 2024
Celebrating CCEW 2024 with New Teaching ResourcesThis year the 2024 CCEW theme is all about Batteries. During the week of April 21-27, celebrate this theme with new teaching resources and Get a Charge out of Chemistry!
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April 16, 2024
AACT Kinetics Unit Plan Updated + Resources to UseThis post features newer resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on kinetics. For more ideas, see the kinetics unit plan.
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April 3, 2024
ChemClub Spotlight: Vanguard High School ChemClubThe Vanguard High School ChemClub has been a chartered club for 3 years, currently boasting 46 motivated members! This Club prides itself on promoting chemistry education and outreach to the community. This year the club captured the ChemBowl championship and had several students find great success in science fair competitions.
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April 3, 2024
AACT Member Spotlight: Sarah EnglishThis month we spotlight Sarah English, a chemistry and AP Chemistry teacher at Sweet Home High School in New York.
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April 1, 2024
Chemistry Activities for the Solar EclipseTry these activities to celebrate the total solar eclipse in your classroom!
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March 26, 2024
2024 AACT Governing Board Self-Nominations Now OpenSelf-nominations for the upcoming Governing Board are now open through April 19.
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March 5, 2024
AACT Member Spotlight: Amy KlopfThis month we spotlight Amy Klopf, Dean of Students/MTSS Coordinator at Coleman Elementary School in Michigan.
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February 20, 2024
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Phase Changes and Heat TransferThis post features newer resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on chemical reactions. For more ideas, see the phase changes unit plan.
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February 1, 2024
AACT Member Spotlight: Chris CokerThis month we spotlight Chris Coker, a chemistry teacher at Camden Fairview High School in Arkansas.
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January 31, 2024
Apply for the AACT Teacher of the Year Award!Apply today for the AACT Teacher of the Year Award! These awards recognize the hard work and accomplishments of two gifted educators – one from the K–8 grade level and one High School teacher who will each receive a $1,000 cash prize and a free AACT membership renewal.
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January 3, 2024
AACT Member Spotlight: Patricia DeCosterThis month we spotlight Patricia DeCoster, a chemistry professor at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut.
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January 2, 2024
Animations: New Year, New Look!Our animations collection has gotten a makeover! Each animation now has an accompanying activity with teacher notes, a student handout, related classroom resources, and more. Learn more about the features and activities that are now included on each animation page.
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December 8, 2023
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Stoichiometry (2023)This news post has ideas for lessons and other activities that could be used in a Stoichiometry unit.
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December 6, 2023
AACT Member Spotlight: Andrea GearhartThis month we spotlight Andrea Gearhart, a chemistry teacher at Peters Township High School in Pennsylvania.
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November 20, 2023
New 2023 AACT Resources to Help Teach Chemical ReactionsThis post features newer resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on chemical reactions. For more ideas, see the chemical equations unit plan.
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November 6, 2023
New 2023 AACT Resources to Help Teach Chemical Names and FormulasIn this news post, find ideas for new lessons and other activities that could be used while teaching naming compounds and writing formulas.