News & Updates

This post features newer resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on the periodic table. For more ideas, see the periodic table unit plan.

AACT has curated resources to help you teach an introductory unit on chemistry basics. The classroom resources and teaching techniques highlighted here are great for the beginning of a high school chemistry course.

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This month we spotlight Umberto Kobar, a Research Development Scientist at the University of Toledo in Ohio.

This month we spotlight Mark Hackbarth, a science teacher at Jefferson Middle School in Michigan.

This month we spotlight Erika Fatura, a science teacher at Pentwater Public Schools in Michigan.

And the winners of the 2024 AACT Teacher of the Year Awards are...

The election results are in!

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This news post features newer resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on equilibrium. For more ideas, see the equilibrium unit plan.

Join AACT for workshops and symposia at BCCE 2024. Read on to learn more about the workshops we will be offering!

Our Lady of Lourdes Academy ChemClub is led by an enthusiastic Executive Board and has been a chartered since 2010. This all-girls school's Chemistry Club, boasts a membership of 60 enthusiastic students has strong focus on hands-on learning experiences, fostering a community, and empowering girls to excel in STEM fields.

This month we spotlight Dustin Himebauch, a science teacher at Climax-Scotts Jr./Sr. High School in Michigan.

This year the 2024 CCEW theme is all about Batteries. During the week of April 21-27, celebrate this theme with new teaching resources and Get a Charge out of Chemistry!

This post features newer resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on kinetics. For more ideas, see the kinetics unit plan.

The Vanguard High School ChemClub has been a chartered club for 3 years, currently boasting 46 motivated members! This Club prides itself on promoting chemistry education and outreach to the community. This year the club captured the ChemBowl championship and had several students find great success in science fair competitions.

This month we spotlight Sarah English, a chemistry and AP Chemistry teacher at Sweet Home High School in New York.

Try these activities to celebrate the total solar eclipse in your classroom!

Self-nominations for the upcoming Governing Board are now open through April 19.

This month we spotlight Amy Klopf, Dean of Students/MTSS Coordinator at Coleman Elementary School in Michigan.

This post features newer resources from the AACT library to use when planning a unit on chemical reactions. For more ideas, see the phase changes unit plan.

This month we spotlight Chris Coker, a chemistry teacher at Camden Fairview High School in Arkansas.