News & Updates
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September 5, 2019
New AACT Resources to Help Teach Chemical MeasurementsAACT highlights resources that could be used to support a Chemical Measurements unit.
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August 28, 2019
AACT Member Spotlight: Heather WeckEvery month AACT will spotlight a passionate member who is dedicated to enhancing chemistry inside and outside the classroom. This month we spotlight Heather Weck, from Harriton High School in Rosemont, Pa.
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August 26, 2019
Call for VolunteersThis is a great time to get involved with AACT by becoming a Regional Representative or Committee Member.
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August 22, 2019
New AACT Resources to Help You Teach Chemistry BasicsAACT has curated resources to help you teach an introductory unit on chemistry basics.
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August 20, 2019
AACT Realigns AP Chemistry Content with 9 new Units on Collection PageAACT’s AP Chemistry Content Collection page has been realigned to correspond with the new 2019 AP Chemistry Course Outline published by the College Board. The AP page, has been reorganized so that teachers can find AP resources that are directly related to each of the new chemistry Units as well as resources that would be appropriate for use as post AP exam activities.
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August 7, 2019
Get Involved in National Chemistry Week 2019Celebrate NCW 2019 with the theme "Marvelous Metals."
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July 31, 2019
Submit Your Symposium and Workshop Proposals for the 26th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education 2020Proposals for organizing symposia and workshops are submitted to the American Chemical Society Meeting Abstracts Programming System (ACS MAPS) and are due August 23, 2019. Access to the ACS MAPS is through the conference web site https://bcce2020.org/
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July 3, 2019
Join AACT at ChemEd 2019Kim Duncan, our Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes about all of the wonderful workshops that will be presented by AACT and the ACS Education Division at ChemEd 2019.
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June 20, 2019
New Safety Video Collection Added to Multimedia LibraryAACT adds a new six video Safety Video Collection produced by ACS.
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June 4, 2019
Incorporating AACT Multimedia Resources into Your Chemistry CurriculumHelp students visualize what really happens when a chemical or physical change occurs by using our animations, simulations, and videos that were created to help them connect their macroscopic observations with microscopic representations.
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June 1, 2019
AACT Member Spotlight: Michael FarabaughEvery month AACT will spotlight a passionate member who is dedicated to enhancing chemistry inside and outside the classroom. This month we spotlight Michael Farabaugh from Albemarie High School in Charlottesville, Va.
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May 30, 2019
AACT and the American Chemical Society (ACS) Workshops at ChemEd 2019Are you planning to attend the ChemEd 2019 Conference hosted by North Central College in Naperville, IL, July 21-25? If so, please join AACT and ACS Education for any of our 17 scheduled workshops. We will also have a booth in the exhibit hall, so stop by and pick up some great swag!
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May 7, 2019
AACT Highlights AP Chemistry Content in New Collection PageRead 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.
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April 30, 2019
AACT Member Spotlight: Roxanne SpencerEvery 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.
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April 9, 2019
Using AACT Resources to Help Teach Acids and BasesIn 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.
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April 8, 2019
Earth Day Resources from AACTCelebrate 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."
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April 1, 2019
2019 Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award WinnersAnd the winners of the 2019 Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award are ...
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March 28, 2019
AACT Member Spotlight: Mary McMasterEvery 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.
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March 26, 2019
Using AACT Resources to Help Teach EquilibriumKim Duncan, our Sr. Professional Learning Associate, writes another great news post on lessons and other activities that could be used in an Equilibrium unit.
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March 12, 2019
Using AACT Resources to Teach KineticsKim 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.
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February 26, 2019
AACT Member Spotlight: Susan ClarkEvery 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.
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February 25, 2019
You're Invited to the Teacher Program at the ACS National Meeting in OrlandoI 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.
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February 21, 2019
ACS Regional Meetings High School Teacher Day - Frequently Asked QuestionsOver 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.
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February 19, 2019
Using AACT Resources to Help Teach Thermochemistry and ThermodynamicsAACT Staff Member Kim Duncan writes about lessons and other activities that could be used in a Thermodynamics unit!
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February 13, 2019
Love is in the Air!In celebration of Valentine’s Day, AACT has put together a collection of loving content that may be useful in your chemistry classroom.