News & Updates

October 1, 2024

Let’s Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2024: Picture Perfect Chemistry

Learn about teaching resources and opportunities from AACT that can be used to celebrate this year's NCW theme, Picture Perfect Chemistry.

September 4, 2024

AACT Member Spotlight: Martin Palermo

This month we spotlight Martin Palermo, AACT President and a chemistry teacher at William Floyd High School in New York.

August 21, 2024

New Classroom Resources Highlight: Chemistry Basics

AACT has curated resources to help you teach an introductory unit on chemistry basics. The classroom resources and teaching techniques highlighted here are great for the beginning of a high school chemistry course.

August 8, 2024

Become an AACT Regional Representative in 2024!

Volunteer with us this school year!

August 1, 2024

AACT Member Spotlight: Umberto Kober

This month we spotlight Umberto Kobar, a Research Development Scientist at the University of Toledo in Ohio.

July 2, 2024

AACT Member Spotlight: Mark Hackbarth

This month we spotlight Mark Hackbarth, a science teacher at Jefferson Middle School in Michigan.

June 6, 2024

AACT Member Spotlight: Erika Fatura

This month we spotlight Erika Fatura, a science teacher at Pentwater Public Schools in Michigan.

June 5, 2024

2024 AACT Teacher of the Year Award Winners

And the winners of the 2024 AACT Teacher of the Year Awards are...

June 5, 2024

2024 Governing Board Election Results

The election results are in!

May 15, 2024

Vote in the 2024 Governing Board Elections!

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May 14, 2024

New AACT Resources to Teach Equilibrium (2024)

This news post features newer resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on equilibrium. For more ideas, see the equilibrium unit plan.

May 7, 2024

AACT Workshops at BCCE 2024

Join AACT for workshops and symposia at BCCE 2024. Read on to learn more about the workshops we will be offering!

May 6, 2024

ChemClub Spotlight: Our Lady of Lourdes Academy ChemClub

Our Lady of Lourdes Academy ChemClub is led by an enthusiastic Executive Board and has been a chartered since 2010. This all-girls school's Chemistry Club, boasts a membership of 60 enthusiastic students has strong focus on hands-on learning experiences, fostering a community, and empowering girls to excel in STEM fields.

May 1, 2024

AACT Member Spotlight: Dustin Himebauch

This month we spotlight Dustin Himebauch, a science teacher at Climax-Scotts Jr./Sr. High School in Michigan.

April 21, 2024

Celebrating CCEW 2024 with New Teaching Resources

This year the 2024 CCEW theme is all about Batteries. During the week of April 21-27, celebrate this theme with new teaching resources and Get a Charge out of Chemistry!

April 16, 2024

AACT Kinetics Unit Plan Updated + Resources to Use

This post features newer resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on kinetics. For more ideas, see the kinetics unit plan.

April 3, 2024

ChemClub Spotlight: Vanguard High School ChemClub

The Vanguard High School ChemClub has been a chartered club for 3 years, currently boasting 46 motivated members! This Club prides itself on promoting chemistry education and outreach to the community. This year the club captured the ChemBowl championship and had several students find great success in science fair competitions.

April 3, 2024

AACT Member Spotlight: Sarah English

This month we spotlight Sarah English, a chemistry and AP Chemistry teacher at Sweet Home High School in New York.

April 1, 2024

Chemistry Activities for the Solar Eclipse

Try these activities to celebrate the total solar eclipse in your classroom!

March 26, 2024

2024 AACT Governing Board Self-Nominations Now Open

Self-nominations for the upcoming Governing Board are now open through April 19.

March 5, 2024

AACT Member Spotlight: Amy Klopf

This month we spotlight Amy Klopf, Dean of Students/MTSS Coordinator at Coleman Elementary School in Michigan.

February 20, 2024

New AACT Resources to Help Teach Phase Changes and Heat Transfer

This post features newer resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on chemical reactions. For more ideas, see the phase changes unit plan.

February 1, 2024

AACT Member Spotlight: Chris Coker

This month we spotlight Chris Coker, a chemistry teacher at Camden Fairview High School in Arkansas.

January 3, 2024

AACT Member Spotlight: Patricia DeCoster

This month we spotlight Patricia DeCoster, a chemistry professor at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut.

January 2, 2024

Animations: New Year, New Look!

Our animations collection has gotten a makeover! Each animation now has an accompanying activity with teacher notes, a student handout, related classroom resources, and more. Learn more about the features and activities that are now included on each animation page.