News & Updates
May 7, 2019
AACT Highlights AP Chemistry Content in New Collection Page
Read about AACT’s new AP Chemistry Content Collection page! The page, makes it easier for teachers to find AP resources that are directly related to each Big Idea and post AP exam resources.
May 1, 2019
2019 Governing Board Election Results
The election results are in. Congratulations to our new Governing Board members!
April 30, 2019
AACT Member Spotlight: Roxanne Spencer
Every month AACT will spotlight a passionate member who is dedicated to enhancing chemistry inside and outside the classroom. This month we spotlight Roxanne Spencer from Ranney School in Tinton Falls, NJ.
April 16, 2019
Vote now in the 2019 Governing Board Elections!
Governing Board elections are open now through April 30!
April 9, 2019
Using AACT Resources to Help Teach Acids and Bases
In this news post, Kim Duncan, our Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in an Acids and Bases unit.
April 8, 2019
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with chemistry! We've rounded up resources from the AACT classroom library related to Earth Day, and to this year's Chemists Celebrate Earth Day theme, "Chemistry Helps Feed the World."
April 1, 2019
2019 Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award Winners
And the winners of the 2019 Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award are ...
March 28, 2019
AACT Member Spotlight: Mary McMaster
Every month AACT will spotlight a passionate member who is dedicated to enhancing chemistry inside and outside the classroom. This month we spotlight Mary McMaster from Allen Park High School, Allen Park, MI.
March 26, 2019
Using AACT Resources to Help Teach Equilibrium
Kim Duncan, our Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes another great news post on lessons and other activities that could be used in an Equilibrium unit.
March 15, 2019
Why should I run for a Governing Board position?
Sherri Rukes, AACT’s President, reflects on her decision to join AACT’s Governing Board and why you should too!
March 12, 2019
Using AACT Resources to Teach Kinetics
Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes a wonderful news post on lessons and other activities that could be used in a Kinetics unit.
February 26, 2019
AACT Member Spotlight: Susan Clark
Every month AACT will spotlight a passionate member who is dedicated to enhancing chemistry inside and outside the classroom. This month we spotlight Susan Clark from Shelby Junior High School, Township, MI.
February 25, 2019
You're Invited to the Teacher Program at the ACS National Meeting in Orlando
I would like to personally invite you to attend the upcoming Teachers Program at the ACS National Meeting in Orlando, Florida on March 31st and April 1st, 2019. This is a wonderful opportunity to network and learn interesting tidbits of chemistry.
February 21, 2019
ACS Regional Meetings High School Teacher Day - Frequently Asked Questions
Over the years, ACS Regional Meeting High School Teacher Day organizers have reached out to the ACS Education Division for ideas to help them with their planning processes. The following list provides a few of the questions that previous Regional Meeting High School Teacher Day organizers have shared with our offices.
February 19, 2019
Using AACT Resources to Help Teach Thermochemistry and Thermodynamics
AACT Staff Member Kim Duncan writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in a Thermodynamics unit!
February 13, 2019
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, AACT has put together a collection of loving content that may be useful in your chemistry classroom.
February 5, 2019
AACT Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award
Apply today for the AACT Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award! These new awards will showcase the hard work and accomplishments of three gifted educators – there will be one winner each from Elementary, Middle, and High School who will receive a $1,000 cash prize and a free AACT membership renewal.
February 4, 2019
Using AACT Resources to Help Teach Aqueous Solutions
As chemistry teachers plan activities for their students, AACT will highlight resources from our high school library that help to reinforce topics in different units throughout the school year. Our last news post highlighted resources from our high school library that could be used to support a Phase Changes and Heat Transfer unit. We will now focus on lessons and other activities that could be used in an Aqueous Solutions unit.
February 1, 2019
AACT Member Spotlight: Matt Perekupka
Every month AACT will spotlight a passionate member who is dedicated to enhancing chemistry inside and outside the classroom. This month we spotlight Matt Perekupka, from Cinnaminson High School, Cinnaminson, NJ.
January 22, 2019
Using AACT Resources to Help Teach Phase Changes and Heat Transfer
As chemistry teachers around the country plan activities for their students, AACT will be highlighting resources from our high school resource library that can be used to reinforce topics in different units throughout the school year. Our last post highlighted resources that could be used to support a Gas Laws unit. We will now focus on articles, videos, simulations, and activities that could be used in a Phase Changes and Heat Transfer unit.
January 8, 2019
Using AACT Resources to Help Teach Gas Laws
As chemistry teachers around the country plan activities for their students, AACT will be highlighting resources from our high school resource library that can be used to reinforce topics in different units throughout the school year. Our last post highlighted resources that could be used to support a Stoichiometry unit. We will now focus on articles, videos, simulations, and activities that could be used in a Gas Laws unit.
January 2, 2019
Sherri Rukes, AACT's Governing Board President, invites the AACT community to join us in celebrating The International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements (IYPT)!
January 2, 2019
AACT Member Spotlight: Melanie Wills
Every month AACT will spotlight a passionate member who is dedicated to enhancing chemistry inside and outside the classroom. This month we spotlight Dr. Melanie Bartow Wills, from William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia, PA.
December 19, 2018
Proposals for ChemEd 2019 Now Open
The ChemEd2019 biennial conference is one of the largest for educators involved in teaching chemistry in North America. It is an opportunity for educators to gather together for five days to learn and exchange their teaching ideas in a friendly and motivating environment. ChemEd creates a community for dedicated and involved science educators and takes place on a college campus allowing for hands on labs, workshops, and demonstrations.
December 18, 2018
Using AACT Resources to Help Teach Stoichiometry
As chemistry teachers around the country plan activities for their students, AACT will be highlighting resources from our high school resource library that can be used to reinforce topics in different units throughout the school year. Our last post highlighted resources that could be used to support a Chemical Names and Formulas unit. We will now focus on articles, videos, simulations, and activities that could be used in a Stoichiometry unit.
Featured News
January 4, 2023
New Resources from the AACT Chemistry & Sustainability Content Writing Team Edited Today
This past summer, AACT hosted a Chemistry & Sustainability Content Writing Team to develop chemistry teaching resources that draw connections to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The three teachers on the writing team created lessons that incorporated Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being; Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; Goal 13: Climate Action; and Goal 14: Life Below Water. Each of the lessons developed for this content writing team has multiple parts spread over several days and would make good end-of-year projects, though for some of the lessons, the various sections could be used individually.
January 9, 2020
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Gas Laws
In this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in a Gas Laws unit.
December 5, 2019
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Stoichiometry
In this news post, Kim Duncan, AACT's Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in a Stoichiometry unit.