Chemistry Solutions

Classroom Commentary

From the Classroom to Capitol Hill

My Journey as an Albert Einstein Fellow

A chemistry teacher shares her experience as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow, detailing her journey from the classroom to Capitol Hill. She reflects on the fellowship’s impact and her contributions to education policy, and encourages other STEM teachers to apply.

Understanding the Need for Greater Resources and Diversity in Chemistry Teaching

This article highlights the challenges of teaching chemistry in underfunded schools, focusing on inadequate resources and lack of minority role models. It emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues through increased funding, community partnerships, and recruiting diverse teachers.

Using Rolling Feedback to Clear Up Students’ Misconceptions

A high school chemistry teacher shares how student-driven feedback practices and rolling feedback help her address student misconceptions, allowing them to revisit content, correct misunderstandings, and take ownership of their learning throughout the year.

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Automated Assessment Feedback to Encourage Student Self-Reflection

A high school chemistry teacher explains her automated feedback system using Google Forms and Sheets, enabling her students to self-assess their performance. This approach enhances self-reflection and ownership of learning, while providing structured and meaningful feedback.

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Recasting Chemistry Labs with Forensic Themes

This article discusses several examples of how forensic scenarios can be added to tried-and-true chemistry labs. The author also provides several example lab activities for the audience to use in their own classrooms.

Dear Labby: Swamped with Subjects

A new teacher asks for suggestions related to managing lesson planning for multiple learning levels.

Opportunities for Growth Through Engagement in Summer Research

AACT Governing Board SOCED Representative Don Warner emphasizes the benefits of summer research for students and teachers, highlighting programs, like ACS Project SEED, that foster personal growth, professional connections, and innovative teaching practices.

Measurement: Crack the Code

In this activity, students will be tasked with solving questions related to the topic of chemical measurement. Each correct answer will decode a letter needed to decipher a series of riddles.