Sequencing General Chemistry

Journal Article | February 2003

The material in the authors’ general chemistry curriculum has been rearranged into a sequence thought to be more logical to students than the traditional sequence. This fresh approach does not radically change course…

Chemistry Wrap Up

Journal Article | March 2000

Class activities and independent projects for high school students using household plastic wraps can help students understand more about the chemistry of everyday objects. The activities described in this article…

Inquiry in the Chemistry Classroom

Journal Article | November 2004

A recent survey of high school chemistry teachers indicated that many teachers are not using inquiry labs in their classrooms. One reason is that although teachers understand the theory of inquiry, they lack practical…

Chemistry Cook-Off

Journal Article | October 2012

Students use food to enhance understanding of physical and chemical changes.

Chemistry as a Second Language

Journal Article | January 2004

Chemistry is a unique language in and of itself that can be difficult for students to understand. As a result, the basic curriculum approach described in this article was designed to make chemistry more accessible to…

Korean Kimchi Chemistry

Journal Article | September 2009

Connecting science with different cultures is one way to interest students in science, to relate science to their lives, and at the same time to broaden their horizons in a variety of ways. In the lesson described here…

Tie-Dye Chemistry: A multidisciplinary activity for reviewing general chemistry concepts

Journal Article | February 2001

In their travels to the indigo dye pits of northern Nigeria, the authors were struck by the beauty, history, and chemistry of indigo dyeing. They returned from Nigeria eager to develop a laboratory exercise that would…