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Classroom Commentary | September 2026 Literature Connections in Chemistry
Created by Stephen Graham

A chemistry and physics teacher creatively blends his passion for literature into unique and meaningful chemistry lessons and assessments.
Chemistry Fun | September 2026 Element ID
Created by AACT

Students apply their knowledge using a periodic table to solve clues and identify elements based on their properties and everyday uses. After correctly identifying each element, students will use their answers to reveal a secret message.
Nuts & Bolts | September 2026 Beyond the Classroom: Building Student Engagement Through Chemistry Clubs
Created by Dolly Holley

A chemistry teacher reflects on her journey in starting a chemistry club. Quotes and highlights from multiple AACT ChemClub advisors are given throughout the article.
Tech Tips | September 2026 Engineering in the Chemistry Classroom
Created by Lauren Ferlin

A veteran teacher describes how she uses engineering challenges as an engaging way for chemistry students to apply both scientific concepts and engineering design processes by collaborating to solve authentic problems. These activities can transform traditional laboratory experiences into meaningful STEM learning opportunities.
Advice Column | September 2026 Dear Labby: Puzzled by Proper Disposal Copy
Labby answers a question posed during the recent webinar, "Creating a Culture of Safety in the Laboratory Environment" about state-specific guidance for lab chemical disposal.
Editorial | September 2026 President’s Message: Goals for the School Year
<p>AACT Governing Board President, Shannon Smith, shares her goals for the school year and encourages teachers to make meaningful changes while also being kind to themselves.</p>
Classroom Commentary | September 2026 Extended Feature: The 2026 AP Chemistry Debrief
Created by Michael Farabaugh

<p>Seven AP Chemistry Readers share examples of mistakes and misconceptions observed in student responses during the 2026 AP Reading. They also offer suggestions for improving performance on the AP Chemistry exam.</p>
Advice Column | September 2026 Dear Labby: Puzzled by Proper Disposal
Labby answers a question posed during the recent webinar, "Creating a Culture of Safety in the Laboratory Environment" about state-specific guidance for lab chemical disposal.
Advice Column | November 2025 test article authors notifications
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Nuts & Bolts | November 2025 Viget Test Article 2026
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Nuts & Bolts | November 2025 Why Metacognition is Important and How I Find Time to Include it
Created by Sue Klemmer

The author presents three different strategies for developing metacognitive skills (awareness of one's own thinking processes) and discusses how she uses them in her own classroom while providing tips for other ways to use them.