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Tech Tips | September 2015 Google Drawings: Visualizing and Interacting
An instructional guide for teachers who want to use the Google App, Google Drawings, in their classroom.
Nuts & Bolts | November 2014 Uncovering Student Thinking through the Science Literacy Framework
You can borrow tricks of the trade from literacy to create dynamic lessons to increase student understanding.
Tech Tips | September 2015 Connecting Chemistry Students with Practicing Professionals
Learn how to leverage a virtual platform to connect your students to practicing professionals.
Nuts & Bolts | November 2014 Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement
Increase student engagement and promote critical-thinking skills through positive student–teacher relationships, chemical demonstrations, and student discussions.
Nuts & Bolts | November 2014 Learning Electron Configuration via POGIL
Are your students struggling with learning electron configurations? This POGIL activity can help.
In My Element | November 2014 My Late Love of Chemistry
My relationship with chemistry changed as I began teaching. I am one of two science teachers at the junior high and high school in my rural public school in Russia, OH.
Resource Feature | September 2015 Stoichiometry Set-up Method
How do you make stoichiometry calculations easier for students to understand? This teacher describes a process of using visual cues in combination with a step-by-step problem solving method to guide students.
Editorial | November 2014 It's All Right if You Don't Know, Just Be Safe!
Safety is always a primary focus for AACT. Every activity available on our website has a section devoted to safety. Some precautions may seem obvious, but they are there to avoid incidents like the ones we’ve recently heard about.
Nuts & Bolts | September 2015 Teaching Chemistry on a Budget
Do you have an unlimited budget for your classroom? Learn tips for maximizing your teaching resources and supplies, while minimizing cost.
Classroom Commentary | November 2014 Getting into Action
A veteran teacher shares insight on how to align objectives with learning activities and resources.
Nuts & Bolts | September 2015 Round Robin: A Collaborative Problem-Solving Tool
Try this this problem solving activity that provides the opportunity for students to learn from each other in a cooperative manner.
Classroom Commentary | November 2014 AP Chemistry for All
AP Chemistry should be open to any student who meets the bare-minimum prerequisites and is willing to take on a rigorous, challenging course.
Nuts & Bolts | September 2015 Minimizing Error in a Stoichiometry Lab
A student suggests an alternative method to minimize the error in an exciting stoichiometry experiment.
In My Element | September 2015 Is Chemistry Really That Hard?
Elliot Richman shares ways in which he tries to make chemistry less remote, less abstract, and more approachable for his students, including interdisciplinary projects and real world applications.
Editorial | September 2015 So Many Firsts
September 2 marked the one year anniversary of AACT and Chemistry Solutions. Read about this year of firsts from the editor.
Classroom Commentary | September 2015 How I Found Modeling Pedagogy
Throughout his 35-year teaching career, this teacher found success in active learning, particularly through modeling chemistry pedagogy. Read how his teaching evolved by incorporating new techniques, strategies, and ideas.
Classroom Commentary | November 2015 Embracing the Spirit of the Next Generation Science Standards
This article reflects on the ways teachers are being challenged to design curriculum and implement the Next Generation Science Standards. There is an opportunity to demonstrate life-long learning and implement ways for students to create value in their knowledge and find joy in the learning process.
Nuts & Bolts | May 2015 The Power of Choice in the Classroom
This teacher stumbled upon a way to enhance student engagement: giving students choices for how to complete an assignment. And was pleasantly surprised to find students more engaged.
Resource Feature | May 2015 The Indestructible Crucible
Is it correct to use unconventional equipment in a school setting? Read about this alternative apparatus to the traditional crucible—a bottle cap.
Editorial | May 2015 One Volume Down, Many More to Come
It’s hard to believe the last issue of the first volume of Chemistry Solutions is here. I know what you’re thinking: What am I going to do without a new issue until September? The good news is that the back issues are always available, and we have plenty of opportunities for you to stay involved with AACT!
Tech Tips | November 2015 Using Google Docs to Collect Class Data
Learn why using Google Docs as a data sharing tool can help students make a stronger connection to the curriculum.
Nuts & Bolts | May 2015 Lab Cleanup in 15 Minutes a Day
Simple steps all busy teachers can take to clean and organize their prep room.
Tech Tips | May 2015 How Social Media Improved My Teaching
Twitter, Google+, and blogs have expanded this teacher's resources and learning networks outside of her own district, and allowed her to be reflective about her teaching.
Resource Feature | May 2015 Chemical Research of Herbal Remedies
Grab your students' attention and help soldify their understanding of empirical formulas with this research project.
Tech Tips | November 2015 Create Your Own Ideal Content
When the instructional content you need for class just doesn’t cut it, create your own! Learn how to make video clips that engage students and maximize comprehension in a way that is fun, easy, and effective.