News & Updates
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.
December 8, 2023
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Stoichiometry (2023)
This news post has ideas for lessons and other activities that could be used in a Stoichiometry unit.
December 6, 2023
AACT Member Spotlight: Andrea Gearhart
This month we spotlight Andrea Gearhart, a chemistry teacher at Peters Township High School in Pennsylvania.
November 20, 2023
New 2023 AACT Resources to Help Teach Chemical Reactions
This post features newer resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on chemical reactions. For more ideas, see the chemical equations unit plan.
November 6, 2023
New 2023 AACT Resources to Help Teach Chemical Names and Formulas
In this news post, find ideas for new lessons and other activities that could be used while teaching naming compounds and writing formulas.
November 1, 2023
AACT Member Spotlight: Deayne Johnson
This month we spotlight Deayne Johnson, a science teacher at Fernbank Science Center in Georgia.
October 19, 2023
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Chemical Bonding
In this news post, find ideas for new lessons and other activities that could be used in a Chemical Bonding unit.
October 3, 2023
AACT Member Spotlight: Scott Valenta
This month we spotlight Scott Valenta, a science teacher at St John the Baptist School in Illinois.
October 1, 2023
NCW Teaching Resources and the 2023 Health & Medicine Content Writing Team
Learn about National Chemistry Week and explore teaching resources from AACT to help celebrate the 2023 theme “The Healing Power of Chemistry” in your classroom.
September 26, 2023
2023 AACT Resources to Help Teach the Periodic Table
This news post highlights recently added lessons and other activities that could be used in a Periodic Table unit.
August 31, 2023
AACT Member Spotlight: Michael Farabaugh
This month we spotlight Michael Farabaugh, AACT Governing Board President and a chemistry teacher at Arblemarle High School in Virginia.
August 31, 2023
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Atomic Structure
This news post features newer resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on atomic structure. For more ideas, see the atoms unit plan.
August 14, 2023
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 2, 2023
AACT Member Spotlight: Ryan Williams
This month we spotlight Ryan Williams, a chemistry and AP Chemistry teacher at Abington Senior High School in Pennsylvania.
July 6, 2023
ChemClub Spotlight: Health Careers High School
Health Careers High School ChemClub is new this year.
July 6, 2023
ChemClub Spotlight: Jackson County Early College
Jackson County Early College has been inspiring chemistry students since 2019.
July 5, 2023
AACT Member Spotlight: Darla Church
This month we spotlight Darla Church, a chemistry and science teacher at EMMA Homeschool Resource Classes.
June 7, 2023
2023 AACT Teacher of the Year Award Winners
And the winners of the 2023 AACT Teacher of the Year Awards are...
June 7, 2023
AACT Member Spotlight: Daniel D. Dulek
This month we spotlight Daniel D. Dulek, a chemistry and AP Chemistry teacher at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Illinois.
June 6, 2023
ChemClub Spotlight: Canfield High School
Canfield High School ChemClub inspires students
May 10, 2023
Vote in the 2023 Governing Board Elections!
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May 3, 2023
AACT Member Spotlight: Stacey Balbach
This month we spotlight Stacey Balbach, a chemistry and AP Chemistry teacher at Cuba City High School in Wisconsin.
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!