News & Updates
January 1, 2020
AACT Member Spotlight: Adam Kraft
Every month AACT will spotlight a passionate member who is dedicated to enhancing chemistry inside and outside the classroom. This month we spotlight Adam Kraft from the Westminster Schools of Augusta in Augusta, Ga.
December 11, 2019
Learn about and be inspired by the experiences of four science coaches partnerships.
December 5, 2019
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Stoichiometry
In this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in a Stoichiometry unit.
December 2, 2019
Help Us Plan our 2020 AP Chemistry Review Webinar
Your students work hard all year to master the concepts of AP Chemistry. They will slog through numerous problems, take many exams, and complete laboratory work. Yet, many have trouble “putting it all together” when AP exam time comes. How can we best help them “show what they know”? Join Paul Price and Michael Farabaugh for our “Helping Students Show What They Know – An AP Chemistry Review Webinar” presentation scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET!
December 1, 2019
AACT Member Spotlight: Lindsay Davis
Every month AACT will spotlight a passionate member who is dedicated to enhancing chemistry inside and outside the classroom. This month we spotlight Lindsay Davis from The Baldwin School Bryn Mawr, PA.
November 12, 2019
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Chemical Equations
In this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in a Chemical Equations unit.
October 30, 2019
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Chemical Names and Formulas
In this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in a Chemical Names and Formulas unit.
October 30, 2019
AACT Member Spotlight: Kristen Drury
Every month AACT will spotlight a passionate member who is dedicated to enhancing chemistry inside and outside the classroom. This month we spotlight Kristen Drury from William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, NY.
October 28, 2019
Apply Now to be Part of our K–8 Writing Team
AACT is accepting applications for a K–8 content writing team in 2020.
October 8, 2019
New England Association of Chemistry Teachers Fall Meeting
The New England Association of Chemistry Teachers is helping revive the Fairfield County Chemistry teachers group and together we plan to co-host four gatherings this year to share ideas and inspiration.
October 3, 2019
New AACT Resources to Help Teach the Periodic Table
In this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in a Periodic Table unit.
October 1, 2019
Use AACT Resources to Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2019: Marvelous Metals!
In the spirit of the NCW theme, AACT hosted a content writing contest for current teacher members. This year’s winners were Middle School teacher, Jennifer Smith, from Monticello Middle School, and High School teacher, Melissa Payne, from Jeffersontown High School. Read about both teachers' exciting and unique lesson plan inspired by the theme of NCW.
October 1, 2019
Announcing the AACT Strategic Plan
This summer, the AACT Governing Board, in collaboration with staff and with input from AACT members, held a retreat to develop a strategic plan for AACT over the next three years.
October 1, 2019
AACT Member Spotlight: Linda Cummings
Every month AACT spotlights a passionate member who is dedicated to enhancing chemistry inside and outside the classroom. This month we spotlight Linda Cummings, Chemistry Instructor at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
September 19, 2019
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Atomic Structure
In this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in an Atomic Structure unit.
September 5, 2019
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Chemical Measurements
AACT highlights resources that could be used to support a Chemical Measurements unit.
August 28, 2019
AACT Member Spotlight: Heather Weck
Every month AACT will spotlight a passionate member who is dedicated to enhancing chemistry inside and outside the classroom. This month we spotlight Heather Weck, from Harriton High School in Rosemont, Pa.
August 26, 2019
This is a great time to get involved with AACT by becoming a Regional Representative or Committee Member.
August 22, 2019
New AACT Resources to Help You Teach Chemistry Basics
AACT has curated resources to help you teach an introductory unit on chemistry basics.
August 20, 2019
AACT Realigns AP Chemistry Content with 9 new Units on Collection Page
AACT’s AP Chemistry Content Collection page has been realigned to correspond with the new 2019 AP Chemistry Course Outline published by the College Board. The AP page, has been reorganized so that teachers can find AP resources that are directly related to each of the new chemistry Units as well as resources that would be appropriate for use as post AP exam activities.
August 7, 2019
Get Involved in National Chemistry Week 2019
Celebrate NCW 2019 with the theme "Marvelous Metals."
July 31, 2019
Proposals for organizing symposia and workshops are submitted to the American Chemical Society Meeting Abstracts Programming System (ACS MAPS) and are due August 23, 2019. Access to the ACS MAPS is through the conference web site https://bcce2020.org/
July 3, 2019
Kim Duncan, our Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about all of the wonderful workshops that will be presented by AACT and the ACS Education Division at ChemEd 2019.
June 20, 2019
New Safety Video Collection Added to Multimedia Library
AACT adds a new six video Safety Video Collection produced by ACS.
June 4, 2019
Incorporating AACT Multimedia Resources into Your Chemistry Curriculum
Help students visualize what really happens when a chemical or physical change occurs by using our animations, simulations, and videos that were created to help them connect their macroscopic observations with microscopic representations.
Featured News
November 1, 2026
AACT Member Spotlight: S'Christien Johnson
This month we spotlight S'Christien Johnson, an elementary school teacher at UPHC Small Steps Learning Center in Foley, Alabama.
October 27, 2026
Creative Resources for Teaching Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
This news post features creative ideas from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on bonding. For more ideas, see the bonding unit plan.
October 5, 2026
National Chemistry Week 2026 is Almost Here! Celebrate with AACT Resources
The 2026 NCW theme is "Chemistry Under Construction." From concrete to steel, stone to glass, chemistry is everywhere in construction. Celebrate NCW with your students October 18-24, 2026 using resources from AACT and ACS!