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Resource Feature | March 2020 Exploring Social Justice Through a Chemistry Lens
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Advice Column | Test Issue for Overlines & Advice Column Advice Column Test Article
Created by Lauren Sheridan
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Nuts & Bolts | Test Issue for Overlines & Advice Column Chemistry Semester Exam Redesign
Created by Christine Taylor
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Classroom Commentary | Test Issue for Overlines & Advice Column AP or IB: What’s the Difference?
Created by Sean Fisk
The author is frequently asked questions about IB and AP chemistry, including, What's the difference? Isn't one chemistry course pretty much like any other? Based on his experiences, he provides a brief overview of the AP and IB Chemistry programs, and outlines some similarities and differences between the curriculums, laboratory experiences, and end-of-course exams.
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Resource Feature | Test Issue for Overlines & Advice Column Part 2: Teaching Earth Chemistry
Created by Martin F. Schmidt Jr.
In this second in a series of articles, the author focuses on using a phenomenon-based approach to investigate how density effects the chemical compositions of the two types of crust on the surface of the earth. He also demonstrates how the entire earth is arranged by density from the core to the top of the atmosphere — expanding the potential applications of density concepts beyond the lab.
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Classroom Commentary | Test Issue for Overlines & Advice Column Strategies for Fostering Community in High School Chemistry Classrooms
Created by Colleen M. Robinson
In this article, the author discusses how developing a strong classroom community can help students persevere in the face of challenging chemistry content. The author shares how she has developed a system for fostering individual student growth while developing strong classroom culture over time.
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Simulation | Test Issue for Overlines & Advice Column Preparing Solutions
In this simulation, students will complete a calculation in order to
determine either the molarity of solution, volume of solution, or mass of solute needed. Additionally the associated particle diagram for the solution will be displayed to help students better visualize the solution at the particulate level. Finally, students will gain familiarity with the proper lab techniques for preparing a solution as they are lead through a step-by-step animated process demonstrating this procedure. -
Editorial | Test Issue for Overlines & Advice Column Fresh Start
Created by Heather Weck
AACT President Heather Weck shares her enthusiasm for a fresh start this new school year! She shares exciting updates and new content from AACT, and points teachers to some valuable teaching resources to consider as they begin a new year with students.
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Classroom Commentary | March 2020 Using the Challenge Cycle to Facilitate Learning
Created by Stanette Klatt
In this article, the author shares about her use of the Challenge Cycle in combination with the Middle School Chemistry curriculum, developed by ACS. The Challenge Cycle moves the responsibility for learning from teacher to student, and facilitates active learning as it serves as a guide for thinking and communicating.
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Nuts & Bolts | March 2020 Systems-Thinking in the Chemistry Classroom
Created by Thomas Fox
Recent critiques of chemistry curricula have pointed toward an overly reductionist approach to teaching and learning about the central science. Advocates of curriculum changes point out that many schools and textbooks fail to help students see chemistry’s impacts within larger and interconnected systems. A systems-thinking approach to chemistry curriculum development and implementation may help both students and teachers conceive and appreciate these complex relationships. Two tools that can help teachers design and implement a systems-approach to chemical education include Science Literacy Maps and Concept Maps.
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Classroom Commentary | March 2020 It’s Elementary: We all Teach Chemistry!
Created by Barbara Suszynski
In this article, the author affirms that elementary science teachers are chemistry teachers. She offers examples for connecting chemistry to space science, specifically using NASA resources, as well as examples for identifying other chemistry content connections in a science curriculum.
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Resource Feature | March 2020 Part 1: Teaching Earth Chemistry
Created by Martin F. Schmidt Jr.
In this article, the author shares some introductory information as well reasons for teachers to integrate the chemistry of the earth in their chemistry curriculum. This article is the first in a series of articles on earth chemistry, and discusses building the content, making connections with existing chemistry content, and seeing examples of the relevance of the subject.
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In My Element | Test Issue for Overlines & Advice Column Embracing My Teaching Style
Created by Regina Kleiner
The author shares about her recent career transition to becoming a chemistry teacher, and reflects on the challenges and successes she experienced during her first year in the classroom.
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Nuts & Bolts | March 2020 Tips for Surviving and Thriving in Your First Years as a Chemistry Teacher
Created by Kaitlin Johnson
This article provides tips for finding success as a new chemistry teacher. Tips include helpful organizational advice and lab logistics for teachers who are navigating their first few years of teaching.
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Nuts & Bolts | May 2020 Addressing Scientific Literacy through a Demonstration
Created by Sam Oxley and Adrienne Oxley
A chemical demonstration can be repeatedly utilized in a curricular unit to bolster scientific literacy. A series of classroom activities in a chemistry classroom is presented to illustrate the demonstration's usefulness as a central and ongoing instructional strategy.
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Tech Tips | Test Issue for Overlines & Advice Column Edpuzzle: A Video Formative Assessment Tool
Created by Martin F. Palermo
In this article, the author discusses the use of video media to enhance teaching and learning through the use of the Edpuzzle platform. He shares his thoughts about the many ways that using video media can increase student accountability and engagement, while providing more data about student achievement throughout the lesson. Edpuzzle can be a helpful tool to formatively assess student understanding, identify misconceptions, and drive instruction.
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Editorial | May 2020 Thank You for an Inspiring Year
Created by Sherri Rukes
Sherri Rukes reflects on her past year as AACT president. She highlights some of the great progress made by AACT during the 2018-19 school year, and recognizes the important contributions of many valuable stakeholders.
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Animation | Test Issue for Overlines & Advice Column Measurement Animation
In this animation, students review the fundamentals of measurement in length, mass, and volume. The animation also provides opportunities for students to practice unit conversions to confirm their understanding. **This animation has no audio**
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Classroom Commentary | May 2020 Hands-On Science for K-8 Students
Created by Isabelle G. Haithcox
This article describes outreach efforts to bring hands-on science experiments to K-8 classes. The author shares her experience involving college students in these efforts, and provides examples of some experiments that were memorable with young students.
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In My Element | May 2020 The Chemistry of Opportunity: From the Commode to the Conant Award
Created by Brian J. Kennedy
This article discusses the author’s background and experiences that led to his becoming a high school chemistry teacher and the 2018 recipient of the ACS James Bryant Conant Award in High School Chemistry Teaching.
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Resource Feature | May 2020 My Favorite Demonstrations for Teaching Chemical Reactions
Created by Stephanie Harry
In this article, the author describes a series of seven demonstrations she uses to help students understand how to identify that a chemical reaction has occurred. Additionally, students use their observations to write word equations and formula equations.
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Resource Feature | May 2020 Modeling Polarity
Created by Catherine Zavacki and Anjana Iyer
In this article, the authors share about two kinesthetic-based activities used to successfully help students develop an understanding of polarity. The first activity focuses on conceptualizing the polarity of a bond, and the second activity allows them to apply that knowledge to determine the polarity of a molecule.
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Classroom Commentary | March 2019 NGSS Storylines in a Flipped Classroom
Created by Jennifer Smith
This article provides insight into how a teacher flipped her middle school science classroom and then integrated the NGSS storyline process of learning into the flipped classroom structure.
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Nuts & Bolts | March 2019 Applying Retrieval Practice Techniques in the Classroom
Created by Melanie Bartow Wills
This article describes the author’s efforts to increase opportunities in her daily teaching practice for students to actively engage in practicing and retrieving information. Research has shown that these activities are very beneficial to long-term learning.
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Simulation | September 2020 Predicting Products
In this simulation, students will reference an activity series and a solubility chart to accurately predict the products of single replacement and double replacement chemical reactions. Associated particle diagrams will be displayed to help students better comprehend the reaction at the particulate level. Students will also be asked to balance the chemical equation. The simulation is designed as a five question quiz for students to use multiple times.