News & Updates
September 17, 2017
AACT Resources to Help You Teach Chemical Measurements
Classroom resources that can be used to teach a unit on chemical measurements: percent compostion, metric units, accuracy, precision, percent error, density, scientific notation, significant figures, and unit conversion.
September 13, 2017
Thank You from Past AACT President Barbara Sitzman
Past AACT President Barbara Sitzman reflects on the progress of AACT while looking forward to its future.
August 29, 2017
Next week, AACT turns three! To celebrate, we'll be selecting five members in good standing who joined during each year of AACT's operation to receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
August 29, 2017
Highlighting JChemEd: Using Connected Chemistry as a Formative Assessment
The study described in this article used computer models to help students make connections between macroscopic, microscopic, and chemical symbols for ten common high school chemistry topics.
August 17, 2017
New Member Benefit: ACS Publications Access
AACT is excited to announce that in partnership with ACS Publications, members now have access to 25 articles a year from ACS Journals, ACS eBooks, and the Global Enterprise edition of C&EN.
June 14, 2017
Web Alert: Scheduled Maintenance June 16–17
Please note, members will not be able to log in to the website from 6PM ET Friday, June 16 to 5PM ET Saturday, June 17.
June 12, 2017
AACT at the 6th Annual NSTA STEM Forum & Expo
Are you planning to attend the 6th Annual Stem Forum & Expo hosted by NSTA in Kissimmee/Orlando, FL on July 12–14, 2017? AACT will be there too. Here's a list of our planned activities.
June 5, 2017
Join AACT at the ChemEd Conference in Brookings, South Dakota from July 23–27.
June 1, 2017
Dow & AACT To Host Teacher Summit in the Philadelphia Area June 26–29, 2017
Information about the upcoming summit.
May 11, 2017
Using AACT Classroom Resources to Teach AP Chemistry
More AACT resources you can use to teach AP chemistry.
May 3, 2017
More AACT Resources to Help Plan Your Post-Exam Activities
What do you do with students after the AP Chemistry exam? We offer a few suggestions.
May 2, 2017
Sign the Chemistry Classroom Safety Cleanup Pledge, and commit to spending a few hours at the end of the school year to safety and cleanup.
May 1, 2017
Two Summer Content Writing Opportunities: AP Chemistry Team and K-12 Periodic Table Contest
Earn money and contribute to the AACT resource library! We're looking for three teachers to create new AP chemistry resources, and two teachers to focus on the Periodic Table (K-8, and HS). Learn more and apply!
April 24, 2017
AACT Resources to Teach Atomic Structure in AP Chemistry
More AACT resources you can use to teach AP chemistry.
April 21, 2017
An Action-Packed 2017 ACS Teacher Program
AACT member and social media correspondent Marth Milam shares her experience at the 2017 ACS Teacher Program in San Francisco.
April 17, 2017
AACT Resources to Teach Intermolecular Forces and Periodic Trends in AP Chemistry
Explore the AACT resource library fo resourcs you can use in your AP Chemistry class.
April 9, 2017
New AACT Resources to Teach Acids-Base Concepts in AP Chemistry
Resources added to the AACT library in the last year can be used to teach acid-base conceps in your AP Chemistry class.
April 5, 2017
Vote now in the Governing Board Elections!
Voting is now open. AACT members should check their email for instructions on accessing the ballot.
April 3, 2017
Using AACT Resources for Post AP Exam Activities
Let AACT help you plan your post AP Chemistry Exam activities.
April 2, 2017
Member-Get-A-Member Drive: Spring 2017
Calling all AACT members! Invite a friend or colleague to become a member of AACT before April 30.
March 27, 2017
AACT Resources to Teach Electrochemistry and Kinetics in AP Chemistry
Learn about AACT resources you can use in you AP Chemistry class.
March 23, 2017
The 2017 Member Survey: Responding to Your Feedback
Thank you for completing the 2017 AACT Member Survey! Here's a preview of our plans to address your feedback, and improve AACT.
March 19, 2017
5 NGSS-Aligned Elementary Classroom Resources from AACT
Not sure where to start with NGSS? AACT can help! These five AACT lesson plans have been aligned with NGSS and designed for use in the fifth grade science classroom.
March 15, 2017
Web Alert: Scheduled Maintenance March 24
Please note, file downloads on the AACT website will be unavailable the afternoon of Friday, March 24.
March 8, 2017
Upcoming Teacher Learning Opportunities
Looking for summer workshops, grant opportunities, or professional development? We've compiled a list to get you started.
Featured News
September 4, 2026
Not sure where to start on the AACT website? Look no further!
Jeramy DeBry gives a quick video overview of how to find the perfect resource for your classroom on the AACT website!
September 1, 2026
AACT Member Spotlight: Anthony Stetzenmeyer
This month we spotlight Anthony Stetzenmeyer, a high school chemistry teacher at Belleville High School in Belleville, Michigan.
August 10, 2026
Get Ready for National Chemistry Week 2026: Chemistry Under Construction!
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!