News & Updates

This news post features our most popular resources from the AACT library to use when planning a chemistry basics unit. For more ideas, see the chemistry basics unit plan.

This month we spotlight Chris Ann Syle, a chemistry teacher at University School in Ohio.

This month we spotlight Michael Miehl, a chemistry teacher at Sherwood High School in Maryland.

Join AACT for workshops and a happy hour at ChemEd 2025. Read on to learn more about the workshops we will be offering!

And the winner of the 2025 AACT Teacher of the Year Award is...

This month we spotlight Iman Elhusseini, a chemistry teacher at Emirates School Establishment in the The United Arab Emirates.

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This month we spotlight Scott Hawkins, a chemistry teacher at St. Ignatius High School in Ohio.

This news post features our most popular resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on kinetics. For more ideas, see the kinetics unit plan.

The 2025 CCEW theme is "Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry!" During the week of April 20-26, celebrate this theme with your students using teaching resources from AACT!

This month we spotlight Shannon Smith, a chemistry teacher at The Summit Country Day School in Ohio.

This 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.

This month we spotlight Robert Ayton, a chemistry teacher at Redeemer Christian School in Florida.

In 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.

Self-nominations for the upcoming Governing Board are now open through May 5.

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.

AACT celebrates the members honored with the PAEMST award, the nation’s highest recognition for excellence in STEM teaching.

This month we spotlight Nourhan Ahmed, a chemistry teacher for the UAE Ministry of Education.

Announcing 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.

This month we spotlight Haley Vito, a chemistry teacher at Oconee County High School in Georgia.

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.