News & Updates
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April 1, 2020
Science Coaches Updates for 2020-2021The application for the 2020-2021 Science Coaches Program is now open! There are a couple of minor adjustments this year that we’d like to make you aware of.
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March 24, 2020
At Home Activities for K-8 StudentsThe following K-8 teaching resources are currently unlocked and open to all educators (and parents!) to use with students. Each activity can be done with materials that are commonly found at home, and includes a short video of the activity.
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March 20, 2020
Using New AACT Resources to Help Teach EquilibriumIn this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in an Equilibrium unit.
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March 19, 2020
Take Home LabsTeaching chemistry remotely is challenging even under ideal circumstances, but the emergence of COVID-19 is making it even more difficult. Check out these freely available teaching resources to deliver engaging lessons in the coming weeks.
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March 17, 2020
Why Should I Run for a Governing Board Position?AACT President Heather Weck shares why you should consider running for an elected position on the AACT Governing Board.
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March 13, 2020
UPDATE: Unlocked Resources Now Through April 17To support the chemistry community, we've unlocked selected activities, animations, projects, simulations, videos, and more through April 17.
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March 5, 2020
Using New AACT Resources to Help Teach KineticsIn this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in a Kinetics unit.
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March 5, 2020
Governing Board: Self-Nominations Now Open!Nominate yourself for a Governing Board position now until March 27, 2020.
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February 26, 2020
AACT Member Spotlight: Dusty CarrollThis month, we spotlight Dusty Carroll, a high school chemistry teacher at Seneca High School in New Jersey.
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February 20, 2020
Using New AACT Resources to Help Teach Thermodynamics and ThermochemistryIn this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in a Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry unit.
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February 4, 2020
Using New AACT Resources to Help Teach Aqueous SolutionsIn this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in an Aqueous Solutions unit.
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January 23, 2020
Using New AACT Resources to Help Teach Phase Changes and Heat TransferIn this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about activities that could be used in a Phase Changes and Heat Transfer unit.
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January 9, 2020
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Gas LawsIn this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in a Gas Laws unit.
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January 2, 2020
From One-by-One to ManyTeacher Members can now select multiple subtopics and/or resource types, at the same time, and have the applicable resources returned in a single search result.
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January 1, 2020
AACT Member Spotlight: Adam KraftEvery month AACT will spotlight a passionate member who is dedicated to enhancing chemistry inside and outside the classroom. This month we spotlight Adam Kraft from the Westminster Schools of Augusta in Augusta, Ga.
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December 11, 2019
Science Coaches SpotlightLearn about and be inspired by the experiences of four science coaches partnerships.
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December 5, 2019
New AACT Resources to Help Teach StoichiometryIn this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in a Stoichiometry unit.
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December 2, 2019
Help Us Plan our 2020 AP Chemistry Review WebinarYour students work hard all year to master the concepts of AP Chemistry. They will slog through numerous problems, take many exams, and complete laboratory work. Yet, many have trouble “putting it all together” when AP exam time comes. How can we best help them “show what they know”? Join Paul Price and Michael Farabaugh for our “Helping Students Show What They Know – An AP Chemistry Review Webinar” presentation scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET!
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December 1, 2019
AACT Member Spotlight: Lindsay DavisEvery month AACT will spotlight a passionate member who is dedicated to enhancing chemistry inside and outside the classroom. This month we spotlight Lindsay Davis from The Baldwin School Bryn Mawr, PA.
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November 12, 2019
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Chemical EquationsIn this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in a Chemical Equations unit.
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October 30, 2019
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Chemical Names and FormulasIn this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in a Chemical Names and Formulas unit.
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October 30, 2019
AACT Member Spotlight: Kristen DruryEvery month AACT will spotlight a passionate member who is dedicated to enhancing chemistry inside and outside the classroom. This month we spotlight Kristen Drury from William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, NY.
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October 28, 2019
Apply Now to be Part of our K–8 Writing TeamAACT is accepting applications for a K–8 content writing team in 2020.
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October 8, 2019
New England Association of Chemistry Teachers Fall MeetingThe New England Association of Chemistry Teachers is helping revive the Fairfield County Chemistry teachers group and together we plan to co-host four gatherings this year to share ideas and inspiration.
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October 3, 2019
New AACT Resources to Help Teach the Periodic TableIn this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in a Periodic Table unit.