Chemistry Solutions
November 2015
Featured Article
Resource Feature
Q & A with Michael Dayah
Ptable.com is one of the first online periodic tables—and one of the most popular. Created years ago when Michael was a high school chemistry student, his ongoing upgrades aim to support teachers of chemistry.
Resource Features
Lessons by teachers with their inspiration for the activity or tips for how to implement the lesson.
An experienced teacher updates a classic limiting reactant activity using inexpensive chemicals, pressure sensors, and Erlenmeyer flasks.
Classroom Commentary
Reflections and perspectives by teachers about topics that affect chemistry education.
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
Functional tips you can implement in your classroom.
Using games in the classroom is a great way to introduce topics and to create a fun learning environment.
Tech Tips
How to incorporate technology into your chemistry classroom.
Learn why using Google Docs as a data sharing tool can help students make a stronger connection to the curriculum.
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.
In My Element
Stories about teachers finding their way to the chemistry classroom.
Teaching chemistry can be more than a job, it can be a vocation; work that one is called to do. Here's how I answered that call.
Teacher 2 Teacher
@AACTconnect asked:
What's your safety motto? What's your #MyChemSafetyTip?
In conjunction with @ACSChemClubs, we received tons of Safety Tips from you!
Tips from Twitter:
“Goggles are #1. They protect your eyes, not your forehead. Always a good reminder.”
“Accidents are the worst, therefore safety first!”
“Replace lids on chemical containers when done dispensing to prevent spills.”
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Editorial
Chemistry Solutions editor Emily Bones explains why more and more, technology is a chemistry teacher's greatest tool.
Simulation
The simulation for the November 2015 issue allows students to investigate three of the fundamental gas laws, including Boyle’s Law, Charles’ Law and Gay-Lussac’s Law. Students will have the opportunity to visually examine the effect of changing the associated variables of pressure, volume, or temperature in each situation. Also, students will analyze the gas samples at the particle level as well as manipulate quantitative data in each scenario. Finally students will interpret trends in the data by examining the graph associated with each of the gas laws.
Chemistry Fun
Looking to upgrade up your emoji collection? Look no further! The American Chemical Society introduces Chemoji—emojis for the chemistry lover.