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March 18, 2025
Popular Resources For Teaching Acids and BasesThis news post features our most popular resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on acids and bases. For more ideas, see the acids and bases unit plan.
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March 5, 2025
AACT Member Spotlight: Robert AytonThis month we spotlight Robert Ayton, a chemistry teacher at Redeemer Christian School in Florida.
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March 3, 2025
Celebrating Women in ScienceIn celebration of Women's History Month, AACT has put together a collection of teaching resources for use in the chemistry classroom. These resources will help students learn about the significant contributions to chemistry by many incredible women.
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March 3, 2025
2025 AACT Governing Board Self-Nominations Now OpenSelf-nominations for the upcoming Governing Board are now open through April 28.
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March 1, 2025
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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February 5, 2025
Congratulations to the AACT Members Honored with the PAEMST Award!AACT celebrates the members honored with the PAEMST award, the nation’s highest recognition for excellence in STEM teaching.
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February 5, 2025
AACT Member Spotlight: Nourhan AhmedThis month we spotlight Nourhan Ahmed, a chemistry teacher for the UAE Ministry of Education.
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January 14, 2025
Customized content alerts with My NotificationsAnnouncing a new web feature on teachchemistry.org, 'My Notifications'. The new feature will allow members to receive alerts for new and updated resources based on saved user preferences.
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January 8, 2025
AACT Member Spotlight: Haley VitoThis month we spotlight Haley Vito, a chemistry teacher at Oconee County High School in Georgia.
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November 4, 2024
New AACT Resources to Teach Chemical Reactions (2024)This post features newer resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on chemical equations. For more ideas, see the chemical equations unit plan.
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October 1, 2024
New AACT Resources to Help Teach the Periodic Table (2024)This post features newer resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on the periodic table. For more ideas, see the periodic table unit plan.
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October 1, 2024
Let’s Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2024: Picture Perfect ChemistryLearn about teaching resources and opportunities from AACT that can be used to celebrate this year's NCW theme, Picture Perfect Chemistry.
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September 4, 2024
AACT Member Spotlight: Martin PalermoThis month we spotlight Martin Palermo, AACT President and a chemistry teacher at William Floyd High School in New York.
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August 21, 2024
New Classroom Resources Highlight: Chemistry BasicsAACT has curated resources to help you teach an introductory unit on chemistry basics. The classroom resources and teaching techniques highlighted here are great for the beginning of a high school chemistry course.
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August 1, 2024
AACT Member Spotlight: Umberto KoberThis month we spotlight Umberto Kobar, a Research Development Scientist at the University of Toledo in Ohio.
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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.