News & Updates
April 28, 2016
Using AACT Resources to Teach Thermodynamics
Here's how you can use AACT resources to teach thermodynamics for AP students.
April 14, 2016
Using AACT Resources to Teach Atomic Structure
Here's how you can use AACT resources to teach atomic structure for AP students.
April 7, 2016
Using AACT Resources to Plan Your Post-Exam Activities
Here's how you can use AACT in your classroom after the AP exam.
April 1, 2016
Using AACT Resources to Teach Chemical Reactions and Equations
Here's how you can use AACT resources to teach chemical reactions and eqautions for AP students.
March 24, 2016
Using AACT Resources to Teach Electrochemistry
Here's how you can use AACT resources to teach electrochemistry for AP students.
March 17, 2016
Using AACT Resources to Teach Reaction Energy
Here's how you can use AACT resources to teach reaction energy for AP students.
March 17, 2016
Using AACT Resources to Teach Equilibrium Topics
Here's how you can use AACT resources to teach equilibrium for AP students.
March 3, 2016
Using AACT Resources to Teach Periodic Trends
Here's how you can use AACT resources to teach periodic trends for AP students.
February 25, 2016
Using AACT Resources to Teach Acid Base Titrations
Here's how you can use AACT resources to teach acid and base titrations for AP students.
February 20, 2016
Using AACT Resources to Introduce Reaction Rates
Here's how you can use AACT in your classroom to introduce reaction rates.
January 29, 2016
@RyTriGuy at HS Chemistry Teachers Day 2015
Ryan Johnson shares his takeaways from HS Chemistry Teachers Day at the ACS national meeting in Denver 2015.
January 2, 2016
Science Coaches is an amazing opportunity for AACT members. Here's why you should participate.
October 8, 2015
Demonstrating Relevance in Chemistry
When students don’t see the connection between the content and activities of their classes and their future lives, they question what’s happening and what we, as teachers, ask them to do. It is an unhealthy perspective if we want to keep students both connected and motivated.
September 15, 2014
Digital Media for Today’s Chemistry Classroom
Fortunately for today’s chemistry teacher, we live in the golden age of internet-based resources that can provide the visual heavy lifting
September 8, 2014
Grouping Students using the Periodic Table
I came up with the following time-saving method for randomly grouping students for labs or group activities using the periodic table.
September 5, 2014
Starting Out on the Right Foot in Chemistry
Here are some things we like to focus on during the first few weeks of chemistry class.
September 3, 2014
Here's some starting points for incorporating NGSS into your classroom.
September 2, 2014
Today, we’re thrilled to advance that vision through the formal launch of AACT.
Featured News
October 5, 2026
Discover, Explore, and Engage: Multimedia Resources
Whether it's an old favorite or a new gem, there are multimedia resources on this list for everyone! Find simulations, animations, games, and videos to engage your students on topics commonly taught at the beginning of the school year.
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!
October 1, 2026
AACT Member Spotlight: Nina Hike
This month we spotlight Nina Hike, a high school honors chemistry teacher at George Westinghouse College Prep in Chicago, Illinois.