Chemistry Solutions
September 2025
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Classroom Commentary
Spectroscopy Puzzles
In this article, the author shares about his experience developing a high school level elective science class that combines organic chemistry and spectroscopy to investigate forensic chemistry in a meaningful way.
Classroom Commentary
Reflections and perspectives by teachers about topics that affect chemistry education.
The author writes about her experience teaching IB chemistry at an international school in Singapore. She offers a comparison of AP and IB chemistry and shares about the research opportunities for students.
In My Element
Stories about teachers finding their way to the chemistry classroom.
The author shares how her responses to various life changes ultimately led her to a fulfilling teaching career.
Reprint Spotlight
A previously published article from Chemistry Solutions that is particularly relevant to readers.
Resource Feature
Magic Monday: Inspiring Students to Observe and Question in Chemistry
The article describes the author’s use of demonstrations to spark interest and investigation in chemistry. This teaching strategy has been both valuable and popular with her students.
Resource Feature
Take Home Labs: Making Science Real
It’s an ongoing question: how do we provide students with more lab time? One answer is to introduce take home labs. In this article, the author explains how take home labs can fit into your curriculum to cover new material, review material, or provide extra credit, and how they provide increased exposure to science in our everyday world.
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Advice Column
A high school teacher seeks understanding about what it means to join a professional organization like AACT.
Editorial
AACT President Amiee Modic encourages teachers to model curiosity by staying open to learning. She describes her experiences at some recent chemistry education conferences and offers tips for teachers looking for new learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
Game
In this game, students will solve a series of six escape room-style puzzles using their knowledge of various fundamental chemistry concepts, including elements and atomic structure, the periodic table, scientific notation, measurements, unit conversions, significant figures, density, and lab safety.
Chemistry Fun
In this activity, students will match clues to the glassware, tool, or equipment that is best designed to be used in the described manner.