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Removal of a Dye by Adsorption on a Low-Cost Material - A Quick Test
As I mentioned in a previous post, Introduction to the Concept of Antioxidant - A Demo, chitosan is able to counteract oxidation and it also features antimicrobial properties. Besides that, chitosan...
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Great Idea for Bell Ringers
"What are we doing to help kids achieve?"The International Society for Technology in Education or ISTE is having a convention in Chicago. Three wonderful educators, Lisa Dabbs, Christine Pinto and...
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The Chemistry of Outer Space
By Tom Kuntzleman, Mike Nydegger, and Mike BuratovichDuring June of 2018, we held our 14th annual science camp at Spring Arbor University (SAU): Over 120 K – 8th grade students enjoyed an entire week...
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Confessions of a Fixed Mindset
I’m going to let you in on a secret about myself, I am a grown woman and I do not know how to swim. I never took lessons as a kid, so I can swim to survive, but it’s not pretty. I decided that this...
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An Open Mic Opportunity at BCCE
Are you attending BCCE 2018? Aside from typical presentations and workshops, there are a variety of other events that are well worth considering. There are several Birds of a Feather lunches, Division...
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Technology Considerations for the Chemistry Classroom
As we plan for the upcoming school year, it’s a good time to reflect and think about goals and the means to implement them in the next few months. Many colleagues have mentioned the desire to...
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Developing Learning Targets and Structuring Assessments
After seeing multiple questions and side conversations develop on ChemEdX and Twitter as a result of a previous post, A Simple Tool to Help Make the Retake Process Less Chaotic, (about the development...
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2018 Freshman Research Initiative Conference
The 2018 Freshman Research Initiative (FRI) Conference will take place October 3-5, 2018 at the University of Texas at Austin. The FRI conference is designed to engage and support faculty and...
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BCCE, Collaboration and Flipgrid
"What are we doing to help kids achieve?"It was my hope, intention and desire to get to BCCE. BCCE is a great opportunity to geek out with other really cool science people. A person gets the chance to...
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JCE 95.07 July 2018 Issue Highlights
Innovation and ScholarshipThe July 2018 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. Topics featured in this issue include: connecting art and energy, solar cells,...
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Summer of POGIL: Reflections and Teaching Tips
The summer is an ideal time for reflection, a time to process and grow as an educator. This summer I was fortunate enough to attend the POGIL® National Meeting at Washington University in Saint Louis...
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Especially JCE: July 2018
In the Especially JCE: June 2018 post, I gave a shout out to Black Panther, Vibranium and the Periodic Table (freely available) by Collins and Appleby, which was at that time an Articles ASAP (As Soon...
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Continuing Change - Update
For the last two years, the district I worked for has been tirelessly working toward curriculum changes that would better line up with the new state science standards. The challenge has been to do such...
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ChemEd X at BCCE 2018
The Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) is an official meeting of the Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society. We are celebrating the 25th meeting here on the...
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More than a “5” - The Meaning Behind the Scores and the AP Chemistry Exam
It’s that time of year again! The summer is already starting to wind down, the AP Chemistry scores have been released, and now, at the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) 2018 at Notre...
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Ck-12: A Textbook for Every Child
Ck-12 is a resource that is attempting to provide a quality textbook or "flexbook" for any student who needs or wants one. Ck-12 began their mission over eleven years ago. Their mission began as a...
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Two Simple and Cheap Illustrations of Phase Equilibrium and Vapor Pressure
A favorite demonstration is to boil water by lowering the pressure in a bell jar using a vacuum pump. Unfortunately, purchasing a bell jar, vacuum plate, and vacuum pump can run upwards of $1,000 which...
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Archaeological Pottery - An Inquiry-based Laboratory Activity
Are you up for trying an ambitious experiment that combines archeology, instrumental analysis, and a search for patterns in data? Then this activity might fit the bill! I came up with this activity...
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256th ACS National Meeting & Exposition
The 256th National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society is being held in Boston, Massachusetts from August 19th -23rd. The event brings together thousands of chemical professionals,...
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Golden Nuggets: A Review of BCCE 2018 at Notre Dame University
Co-authored by Texas teachers Roxie Allen and Amiee ModicIt’s been a week since BCCE 2018 ended and chemical educators everywhere are relaxing or already getting into professional development as the...
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