AACT Workshops at ChemEd 2025
By Jeramy DeBry, AACT on June 24, 2025
Join AACT at ChemEd this year! ChemEd is happening on July 20 – July 24, 2025 in Golden, Colorado. Take a sneak peek at the sessions we will be offering below. See the ChemEd 2025 schedule to save sessions you are interested in attending. We will also have a booth in the exhibit hall, so stop by and pick up some great swag!
Monday, July 21st
- Cyanotyping: Photography in blue
Kelley Donaghy and Nejra Malanovic, AACT
2:30 - 4:15 PM, Coolbaugh 220
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the October 2023 ChemMatters issue on photography with an emphasis on the article on cyanotyping and create their own cyanotype print.
Tuesday, July 22nd
- Turmeric: The Golden Spice
Kelley Donaghy and Nejra Malanovic, AACT
8:30 - 11:15 AM, Alderson 291
In this hands-on workshop participants will explore the chemistry of turmeric. They will also make their own turmeric paper and explore the acid/base indicator properties of the spice. - Teaching Essential Chemistry Content Through Demonstrations
Jeramy DeBry and Amiee Modic
2:30 - 4:15 PM, Coolbaugh 220
It is often difficult to decide what demonstrations to use to support your instruction and excite students. The hundreds of classroom resources available in the American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT) resource library can help you plan demos to support the units you teach. In addition, many include the idea of modeling. Attendees will learn about engaging AACT demonstrations and walk away with resources to use with their students.
Wednesday, July 23rd
- ChemMatters: Building Curiosity and Encouraging Science Literacy
Kelley Donaghy and Nejra Malanovic, AACT
8:30 - 10:15 AM, Marquez 122
Looking for a new to encourage your students to read about science and non-fiction? In this hands-on workshop, we will explore articles from ChemMatters and their related teaching aids. - AACT Resources for AP Chemistry
Jeramy DeBry, AACT
9:30 - 11:15 AM, Coolbaugh 220
Explore the American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT) resources for teaching AP Chemistry, which include lessons, labs, demos, webinars, articles, and multimedia.
- Building an Intermolecular Forces Unit Plan Using AACT Resources
Jeramy DeBry, AACT
2:30 PM - 4:15 PM, Coolbaugh 220
Join us as we show you how to put together a successful intermolecular forces unit plan with labs and activities using classroom resources available on AACT’s website.
AACT Happy Hour
Tuesday, July 22nd
Come for drink tickets for the first 50 attendees, raffle prizes, and connecting with other chemistry teachers! Location and time TBD.