News & Updates
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.
April 5, 2023
AACT Member Spotlight: Melissa Hemling
This month we spotlight Melissa Hemling, a chemistry and AP Chemistry teacher at Beaver Dam High School in Wisconsin.
April 3, 2023
Q&A Highlights: Inclusion in the Classroom
If you missed our Office Hours Webinar about inclusion in the science classroom, this article highlights our Q&A session with Hillsborough High School teachers Anjana Iyer and Cathy Zavacki.
March 20, 2023
2023 AACT Governing Board Self-Nominations Now Open
Self-nominations for the upcoming Governing Board are now open through April 22.
March 7, 2023
ChemClub Spotlight: Rye High School
The Rye High School ChemClub in New York brings together students with a passion for using chemistry as a way to give back to the community.
March 1, 2023
AACT Member Spotlight: Kathleen Packard
This month we spotlight Kathleen Packard, a chemistry and AP Chemistry teacher at Monarch High School in Colorado.
February 6, 2023
ChemClub Spotlight: Sweet Home High School
The club meets each week, and above all, they like to have fun.
February 1, 2023
AACT Member Spotlight: Dorothy Holley
This month we spotlight Dorothy Holley, a chemistry and environmental science teacher at West Johnston High School in North Carolina.
February 1, 2023
Easy Sub Plans for Cold & Flu Season (Or Any Time!)
Coming up with sub plans is always a nuisance - especially if you're feeling sick or dealing with an emergency! But with a wide variety of self-guided student resources available in the AACT resource library, you can have your chemistry sub plans ready to go in just a few minutes! Check out the resources below and be prepared for the next time you need to miss a class. (These are also great to have on hand for students who finish tests and assignments early!)
January 4, 2023
ChemClub Spotlight: Colusa High School
A new California ChemClub is starting off strong and making exciting future plans.
January 4, 2023
AACT Member Spotlight: Chad Bridle
This month we spotlight Chad Bridle, a chemistry teacher at Grandville High School in Michigan.
January 4, 2023
New Resources from the AACT Chemistry & Sustainability Content Writing Team
This past summer, AACT hosted a Chemistry & Sustainability Content Writing Team to develop chemistry teaching resources that draw connections to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The three teachers on the writing team created lessons that incorporated Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being; Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; Goal 13: Climate Action; and Goal 14: Life Below Water. Each of the lessons developed for this content writing team has multiple parts spread over several days and would make good end-of-year projects, though for some of the lessons, the various sections could be used individually.
December 7, 2022
AACT Member Spotlight: Michael Morgan
This month we spotlight Michael Morgan, a chemistry teacher at Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School in California.
November 2, 2022
AACT Member Spotlight: Christine Taylor
This month we spotlight Christine Taylor, a chemistry science teacher at Christ Church Episcopal School in South Carolina.
October 5, 2022
Mole Day is celebrated by chemists and chemistry enthusiasts each year on October 23rd from 6:02am to 6:02pm. AACT has compiled a collection of teaching resources, including activities, labs, videos and more related to learning about the mole.
October 5, 2022
AACT Member Spotlight: Robin DeClercq
This month we spotlight Robin DeClercq, a chemistry and physical science teacher at Austin High School in Minnesota.
August 31, 2022
Become an AACT Regional Representative this Year!
We're looking for volunteers to get involved this school year!
August 31, 2022
AACT Member Spotlight: Matt Perekupka
This month we spotlight current AACT President Matt Perekupka, a chemistry teacher at Cinnaminson High School in New Jersey.
August 3, 2022
AACT Member Spotlight: Victoria Perrone
This month we spotlight Victoria Perrone, a chemistry teacher at Boston University Academy in Massachusetts.
July 6, 2022
AACT Member Spotlight: Apollonia Campbell
This month we spotlight Apollonia Campbell, a chemistry and forensics teacher at Brazosport High School in Texas.
June 1, 2022
2022 Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award Winner
And the winner of the 2022 Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award is...
Featured News
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 5, 2026
Discover, Explore, and Engage: Back-to-School 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 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.