News & Updates

October 27, 2025

Popular Resources For Teaching Chemical Bonding

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

October 1, 2025

AACT Member Spotlight: Todd Smeltz

This month we spotlight Todd Smeltz, a chemistry teacher at Upper Dauphin Area High School in Pennsylvania.

September 30, 2025

Popular Resources For Teaching Atomic Structure

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

September 3, 2025

AACT Member Spotlight: Amiee Modic

This month we spotlight Amiee Modic, AACT President and a chemistry teacher at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart in Houston, Texas.

August 20, 2025

Popular Resources For Teaching Chemistry Basics

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.

August 4, 2025

AACT Member Spotlight: Chris Ann Slye

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

July 2, 2025

AACT Member Spotlight: Michael Miehl

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

June 24, 2025

AACT Workshops at ChemEd 2025

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

June 4, 2025

2025 AACT Teacher of the Year Award Winner

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

June 4, 2025

2025 Governing Board Election Results

The election results are in!

June 4, 2025

AACT Member Spotlight: Iman Elhusseini

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

May 19, 2025

Vote in the 2025 Governing Board Elections!

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May 7, 2025

AACT Member Spotlight: Scott Hawkins

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

April 25, 2025

Popular Resources For Teaching Kinetics

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.

April 16, 2025

Celebrating CCEW 2025 with AACT Teaching Resources

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!

April 2, 2025

AACT Member Spotlight: Shannon Smith

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

March 18, 2025

Popular Resources For Teaching Acids and Bases

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.

March 5, 2025

AACT Member Spotlight: Robert Ayton

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

March 3, 2025

Celebrating Women in Science

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.

March 3, 2025

2025 AACT Governing Board Self-Nominations Now Open

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

March 1, 2025

Apply for the AACT Teacher of the Year Award!

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.

February 5, 2025

Congratulations to the AACT Members Honored with the PAEMST Award!

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

February 5, 2025

AACT Member Spotlight: Nourhan Ahmed

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

January 14, 2025

Customized content alerts with My Notifications

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.

January 8, 2025

AACT Member Spotlight: Haley Vito

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