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Video | TEST ISSUE FOR PREVIEW QA Second Video Test
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Simulation | TEST ISSUE FOR PREVIEW QA Guest Speakers Bring Science to Life in an Elementary Classroom
This article describes an innovative program in a Michigan elementary school where fifth graders work with real scientists to learn skills, concepts, vocabulary, and explore scientific careers.
Video | March 2016 KW - Testing CS Video type
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Animation | September 2015 test animation
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Simulation | May 2016 Simulation Test Full Width
Dave Mick has taught students ranging in age from eight to 80. He has been an alternative high school counselor and a secondary science teacher but has spent most of his career teaching all subjects in elementary classrooms. His nonacademic interests include cross-country skiing, mountaineering, and martial arts. Dave completed three degrees with eight different majors and concentrations.
Editorial | March 2016 Keeping it Real
The value of making real world connections in a chemistry classroom.
Resource Feature | March 2016 Bringing Real-Life Context to Chemical Math
The article gives practical reasons and examples for using real life examples to elicit and engage student participation. A striking audio-visual example from a real radio program is used to demonstrate the importance of scientific notation.
Nuts & Bolts | March 2016 Incorporating CCSS and NGSS into Introductory Chemistry Investigations
Science investigations provide a natural setting for students to develop their reading and writing skills.,This article models a method for transforming chemistry investigations to address both Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards Science and Engineering Practices using the template of the Science Writing Heuristic.
Editorial | September 2015 So Many Firsts
A year of firsts for the AACT, Chemistry Solutions, and the editor, Emily Bones.
In My Element | September 2015 Is Chemistry Really That Hard?
September 2015 (Volume 2, Issue 1): Is Chemistry Really That Hard?
Resource Feature | September 2015 Stoichiometry Set-up Method
A teacher shows how you can make stoichiometry calculations easier for your students to understand. He describes a process of visual cues in combination with a step-by-step problem solving method for students to follow. This method will allow students to successfully guide themselves through many different types of stoichiometric problems.
Nuts & Bolts | September 2015 Round Robin: A Collaborative Problem-Solving Tool
A teacher explains how to use an effective problem solving activity in the classroom, giving students the opportunity to learn from each other in a cooperative manner. Struggling students can gain insight into how their peers solve problems.
Tech Tip | September 2015 Connecting Chemistry Students with Practicing Professionals
September 2015 (Volume 2, Issue 1): Connecting Chemistry Students with Practicing Professionals
Resource Feature | September 2015 The Chemistry Close Read
A high school chemistry teacher joins forces with an English teacher and a librarian to successfully implement an English class reading technique in a chemistry class. This article describes the collaborative process, as well as some of the specific assignments using a “close read” strategy, based on Kelly Gallagher’s book Readicide. The purpose of bringing close reading and current chemistry-related articles to the chemistry classroom is to help students see the relevancy of chemistry to their lives, to build background knowledge in chemistry, and to increase the amount of reading done by the students.
Nuts & Bolts | September 2015 Teaching Chemistry on a Budget
This article explains how a teacher successfully funds new experiments and activities with the necessary supplies, while faced with the financial burden of purchasing everything herself. Suggestions and examples of how to maximize resources and minimize cost are included.
Classroom Commentary | September 2015 How I Found Modeling Pedagogy
The article describes a teacher’s experience when using Active Learning throughout his teaching career, and specifically the benefits of the Modeling Chemistry pedagogy. The reader will follow his journey through many years of teaching and the transformation in his methods and styles over time.
Tech Tip | September 2015 Google Drawings: Visualizing and Interacting
An instructional guide for teachers who want to use the Google App, Google Drawings in their classroom.
Nuts & Bolts | September 2015 Minimizing Error in a Stoichiometry Lab
A student suggests an alternative method to minimize the error in an exciting stoichiometry experiment.
Tech Tip | May 2015 How Social Media Improved My Teaching
Twitter, Google+, and blogs have expanded this teacher's resources and learning networks outside of her own district, and allowed her to be reflective about her teaching.
Classroom Commentary | May 2015 A Dialog on Terminology: Double Replacement vs Ion Swap
Two advanced high school chemistry students, argue whether ionic AX + BY reactions are better titled double replacement or ion swap. An introduction and conclusion from their teacher is included.
Nuts & Bolts | May 2015 Using NGSS in the Chemistry Classroom
Questions from the March NGSS webinar are addressed, touching on topics including NGSS resources, how NGSS effects chemistry curriculum, and helpful tips about ChemCom sixth edition.
Resource Feature | May 2015 Chemical Research of Herbal Remedies
This article discusses an attention-grabbing activity that can be used to solidify students' understanding of empirical formulas. Students choose an herbal remedy to research and include as part of their research the chemical formula for what is in the plant/herb that makes it a healing agent.
Nuts & Bolts | May 2015 The Power of Choice in the Classroom
This teacher stumbled upon a way to enhance student engagement—give students choices for how to complete an assignment.
Resource Feature | May 2015 The Indestructible Crucible
Try this alternative apparatus that involved bottle caps, rather than using precarious crucibles for a classic lab.
Resource Feature | May 2015 Water Sustainability: A Video Project and More
Find out how an old and unsuccessful report on the unique properties of water evolved into a meaningful, collaborative, and rich unit on water sustainability.