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Editorial | May 2015 One Volume Down, Many More to Come
A look back on Volume1 , highlights of Issue 4, and how to get involved.
Nuts & Bolts | May 2015 Lab Cleanup in 15 Minutes a Day
An experienced chemistry teacher shares simple steps for busy teachers to clean and organize their prep room.
Classroom Commentary | May 2016 On Being a Head of Department
This article contains suggestions for being a proactive Department Chair and some philosophical reasons for helping department colleagues to grow professionally; based on the authors experience as a Department Chair in three different schools over the course of his 41-year teaching career. Included are assorted references that may also provide additional insights into being a Head of Department (HOD). By David Byrum
Classroom Commentary | May 2016 Reflections of a Mentor Teacher
A veteran teacher reflects on the opportunity to be a mentor teacher for a young intern during the 2014-2015 school year. He describes the relationship as a valuable learning experience for both himself and the intern. This article was written to encourage all veteran teachers to consider hosting an intern for a school year.
In My Element | May 2016 Finding a New Element
A teacher describes her transition from teaching chemistry in a university to teaching in a high school setting. Learn how she adjusted her approach to teaching, and discovered a new respect for secondary teachers.
Tech Tip | May 2016 BYOD
May 2016 (Volume 2, Issue 4): BYOD
Nuts & Bolts | May 2016 Managing Chemical Wastes in the High School Lab
This article is a quick reference on chemical disposal for high school chemistry teachers. It is not meant to be all-inclusive or the “last word,” but a solid starting point for teachers as they determine proper disposal methods for their lab waste. By Jenny Bishoff
Resource Feature | November 2014 Magic Bubble
This activity is a lab and demonstration used to help introduce students to particle diagrams and the process of dissolving on a molecular level. The students will use a discrepant event to discover and explain the process they observe.
Classroom Commentary | November 2014 Acess to Opportunity: Limitations to Equity in Science Education
Access to quality science education varies greatly for students across the nation, creating gaps that restrict options for many students in postsecondary education and careers. Commitment to quality science education, supported by creative, collaborative efforts with community partners, is essential to narrow these access gaps for the good of our students and our nation.
Nuts & Bolts | November 2014 Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement
This article focuses on ways to increase student engagement. These techniques include building positive student–teacher relationships, using chemical demonstrations, and allowing students to discuss their ideas with each other.
Classroom Commentary | November 2014 Getting into Action
A veteran teacher shares insight on how to align objectives with learning activities and resources.
Resource Feature | November 2014 A Cracking Good Reaction
November 2014 (Volume 1, Issue 2): A Cracking Good Reaction
Nuts & Bolts | November 2014 Learning Electron Configuration via POGIL
Students struggle with electron configurations. This article addresses, through POGIL activities, how to teach electron configuration, using an analogy of climbing a mountain.
In My Element | November 2014 My Late Love of Chemistry
This article describes the relationship one teacher had with chemistry in high school and college, and how that changed as he began teaching.
Classroom Commentary | November 2014 AP Chemistry for All
AP Chemistry should be open to any student who meets the bare-minimum prerequisites and is willing to take on a rigorous, challenging course.
Nuts & Bolts | November 2014 Demonstrations and Good Pedagogy
Given recent accidents involving methanol, a case can be made against traditional, teacher-performed, passive-student demonstrations.
Editorial | November 2014 It's All Right if You Don't Know, Just Be Safe!
Learn about what's in the November issue from the Chemistry Solutions editor.
Nuts & Bolts | November 2014 Uncovering Student Thinking through the Science Literacy Framework
Borrowing tricks of the trade from literacy, you can create more dynamic lessons to increase the depth of student understanding.
Editorial | September 2014 Welcome, Charter Members!
This is the inagural editorial of Chemistry Solutions. The article addresses the goals of AACT, including safety, building community, and embracing all teachers of chemistry.
Tech Tip | September 2014 ChemMatters: A Wealth of Information
This article describes ChemMatters and highlights several ways to incorporate the magazine into a high school chemistry curriculum. It also features the Teacher's Guide that accompanies the award-winning magazine by ACS.
Classroom Commentary | September 2014 Teaching Science in Elementary School
Elementary school teachers face challenges because of resources and testing requirements. This article features Patti Burns who teaches in a struggling city school, Lauren Schultz who teaches in an affluent school, and Allison Granish-Lee who teaches in a small school.
Nuts & Bolts | September 2014 Formative Assessment—A Powerful, Quick Tool in the Classroom
Formative assessment methods can be a quick, topic-specific tool that teachers can use to discover students readiness for a topic. Formative assessment up-front can make a unit run smoother. These assessments do not have to be difficult to implement, and you will be glad you did it in the long run.
Nuts & Bolts | September 2014 Standards Based Grading in the Middle School Chemistry Classroom
The purpose of grading is to give feedback about learning, but the traditional point-based system fails to do so. Standards-based grading is an alternative grading system that focuses on student understanding rather than a letter grade.
In My Element | September 2014 In My Element
September 2014 (Volume 1, Issue 1): In My Element
Editorial | September 2014 A History of Chemistry Education and ACS’s Role To Support It
A guest editorial by ACS Board of Director member George M. Bodner about how ACS has supported chemistry education since the 1870s.