Solving Solutions: Exploring unknowns through chemistry

Journal Article | September 2000

Developing middle school students’ problem-solving skills is a common goal of the National Science Education Standards and the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. The following chemistry activities support…

The Role of Gender in Grade Perception in Chemistry Courses

Journal Article | October 2015

Interest in the gender gap in the physical sciences has been ongoing for a number of years. This study aimed to explore differences in gender based on students’ self-perception.

Editor's Corner: Chemistry Instruction in the Era of the NGSS

Journal Article | September 2013

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.

Chemistry on Camera: Integrating technology into the science laboratory

Journal Article | March 2001

Identifying useful, effective, and feasible methods of integrating technology into science classrooms is very important and can be challenging. With this in mind, this article features a relevant, innovative lab…

Creating a Student-Centered Physical Chemistry Class

Journal Article | September 2000

Using guided reading materials in an upper-division college chemistry course, students assumed more responsibility for their learning. This paper describes the guided reading materials and explains how the authors…

Science Sampler: Chemistry in action—Triple delight

Journal Article | September 2009

Melt away the winter blues with this series of chemistry investigations. Here the author describes how she capitalizes on students’ love for snow days, bubble gum, and ice cream to reinforce what they have learned about…

Using Easy-Bake Ovens to Teach Chemistry

Journal Article | January 2004

After participating in an internship at the American Institute of Baking, the author developed an innovative way for students to explore basic chemistry concepts through bakery science. An Easy-Bake Oven is a quick and…