Chemistry Solutions

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Enhancing Student Self-Awareness of Learning Progress in High School Chemistry

A veteran high school chemistry teacher shares how implementing a year-long strategy using ongoing lab examples enhanced students’ self-awareness, allowing them to reflect on progress, correct misconceptions, and take ownership of their learning.

Flexible Grading and Immediate Feedback in the Chemistry Classroom

This author describes her flexible grading and immediate feedback strategy. Her technique promotes reflection and resilience, while enhancing students’ real-world skills and supporting a positive environment for growth.

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Using a Soccer-Based Strategy for a Safer Chemistry Classroom

This article describes a lab safety system modeled on soccer’s yellow and red card discipline. It effectively enforces safety rules in the classroom by using clear, visual indicators of student safety violations, and escalating consequences for repeated violations.

From Lab Coats to Lesson Plans

The author shares his career transition from work as a pharmaceutical chemist to teaching high school chemistry. During his 1,000-mile journey, he discovered a passion for education and positively impacting students’ lives.

Classroom Commentary

Successful Collaboration, Fostered by the American Chemical Society

This article describes the exciting collaboration between university and high school students and faculty that developed over a decade. The two main components that contribute to this successful partnership are the ChemClub and Science Coaches programs, sponsored by ACS/AACT.

Dear Labby: Grappling with Groups

A teacher asks for suggestions when forming lab groups.

Extending Collaboration Beyond Chemistry

AACT President Martin Palermo emphasizes the importance of collaboration outside chemistry educators. Interacting with teachers from other disciplines can enrich one’s teaching practices, reduce isolation, support professional growth, and enhance student learning experiences.

Laboratory Equipment Scramble

In this activity, students will be challenged to solve a set of scrambled word puzzles. Each scrambled word corresponds to the name of a common piece of chemistry laboratory equipment. After solving each puzzle, students will use designated letters from each word to solve a riddle.