Chemistry Solutions
May 2025
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Classroom Commentary
Teaching Chemistry through ArtUsing a Culturally Relevant Approach to Engage Students
In this article, the author shares how combining art and chemistry through culturally relevant lesson plans increased student engagement. She reflects on the chemistry concepts covered, the unit’s structure, and the impact on her students.
Nuts & Bolts
Functional tips you can implement in your classroom.
A high school chemistry teacher shares how she designs structured lab activity packets to enhance student learning. She also includes tips for an approach to grading that provides students with meaningful feedback without overwhelming the instructor.
In this article, the author describes how using lab notebooks helps his high school students slow down, think critically, and build essential 21st century skills through collaboration, exploration, and reflection.
Reprint Spotlight
A previously published article from Chemistry Solutions that is particularly relevant to readers.
Resource Feature
The Online Summer Food Lab
Two teachers at an independent high school share about their inaugural experience designing and teaching a two-week summer mini-course, Chemistry of Cooking. In this article, they share about planning and designing the course, as well as ideas for how teachers might incorporate aspects of it into a homeschool, virtual, hybrid, or in-person chemistry classroom.
Tech Tips
Tapping the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
The author explores the advantages and disadvantages of AI in education. He highlights practical applications while encouraging a balanced perspective, thereby leveraging the potential while addressing risks.
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Advice Column
A high school chemistry teacher searches for resources to support students who want to pursue careers in science, without an undergraduate degree.
Editorial
Rest. Recharge. Renew.
AACT President Martin Palermo advises fellow teachers to spend their summer reclaiming their time, reflecting on their experiences, connecting with their purpose, building a support network, setting boundaries, and fostering curiosity to reignite engagement.
Game
In this game, students will use their knowledge of the different types of elements and the compounds they can form to guess the computer opponent’s secret compound before the computer can identify their compound.
Chemistry Fun
In this activity, students will be challenged to apply their understanding of chemical reactions by sorting given reactant species to create four correct chemical equations.