News & Updates
May 14, 2020
Kitchen Chemistry – Middle School Collection
This collection of AACT resources highlights all of the hands-on physical science and chemistry activities that are available in our middle school library. They are grouped by topic: Acids and Bases, Atomic Structure, Chemistry Basics, Gases, Kinetics, Quantitative Chemistry, Reactions and Stoichiometry and Solutions.
May 14, 2020
This collection of resources highlights all the hands-on physical science and chemistry activities available in the AACT library. They are grouped by grade band and further labeled by topic. All of the resources include a list of required materials and detailed background information for teachers or other supervising adults. There are also student activity sheets and many include an answer key.
May 14, 2020
Kitchen Chemistry – Elementary School Collection
This collection of AACT resources highlights all of the hands-on physical science and chemistry activities that are available in our elementary school library. They are grouped by topic: Acids and Bases, Atomic Structure, Chemistry Basics, Gases, Kinetics, Quantitative Chemistry, Reactions and Stoichiometry, Solutions.
April 30, 2020
AACT Member Spotlight: Sean Fisk
This month we spotlight Sean Fisk, a high school chemistry teacher at Ruamrudee International School in Thailand.
April 29, 2020
Student Pass Extended to 7 Days
To support educators teaching chemistry remotely, we've extended the student video pass to 7 days.
April 28, 2020
Vote now in the 2020 Governing Board Elections!
Voting is now open for the governing board!
April 16, 2020
Using New AACT Resources to Help Teach Electrochemistry
In this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in an Electrochemistry unit.
April 2, 2020
Using New AACT Resources to Help Teach Acid Base Chemistry
In this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in an Acids Base unit.
April 1, 2020
AACT Member Spotlight: Michael Nocella
This month we spotlight Michael Nocella, a high school chemistry teacher at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Illinois.
April 1, 2020
2020 Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award Winners
And the winners of the 2020 Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award are ...
April 1, 2020
Science Coaches Updates for 2020-2021
The 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.
March 24, 2020
At Home Activities for K-8 Students
The 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.
March 20, 2020
Using New AACT Resources to Help Teach Equilibrium
In 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.
March 19, 2020
Teaching 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.
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.
March 13, 2020
UPDATE: Unlocked Resources Now Through April 17
To support the chemistry community, we've unlocked selected activities, animations, projects, simulations, videos, and more through April 17.
March 5, 2020
Using New AACT Resources to Help Teach Kinetics
In 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.
March 5, 2020
Governing Board: Self-Nominations Now Open!
Nominate yourself for a Governing Board position now until March 27, 2020.
February 26, 2020
AACT Member Spotlight: Dusty Carroll
This month, we spotlight Dusty Carroll, a high school chemistry teacher at Seneca High School in New Jersey.
February 20, 2020
Using New AACT Resources to Help Teach Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry
In 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.
February 4, 2020
Using New AACT Resources to Help Teach Aqueous Solutions
In 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.
January 23, 2020
Using New AACT Resources to Help Teach Phase Changes and Heat Transfer
In 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.
January 9, 2020
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Gas Laws
In 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.
January 2, 2020
Teacher 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.
Featured News
November 1, 2026
AACT Member Spotlight: S'Christien Johnson
This month we spotlight S'Christien Johnson, an elementary school teacher at UPHC Small Steps Learning Center in Foley, Alabama.
October 27, 2026
Creative Resources for Teaching Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
This news post features creative ideas from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on bonding. For more ideas, see the bonding unit plan.
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!