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We'd appreciate your input on topics for our 2026 summer symposium. Vote for the topic you're most interested in: a) connecting labs to chemistry content, b) keeping up with changing state standards, c) empowering students to use technology well in class, & d) scientific literacy

✨Have you gotten a chance to read the Featured Article from the latest issue of Chemistry Solutions? "Computational Chemistry in the High School Classroom" highlights benefits of using various methods when teaching high school chemistry. Learn more: teachchemistry.org/periodical/iss…

Tomorrow is Flower Day! 🌸 Bring the beauty of blooms (and solubility) into your classroom with AACT’s Paper Flower Blossoms activity. With just a few simple materials, this easy-to-set-up activity is perfect for engaging students in a fun & colorful way: teachchemistry.org/classroom-reso…

Did you know industry experience can lead to extraordinary teaching competencies? 🧪 🔔 Read the inspiring article by a former professional research scientist, now available to read for free for a limited time: teachchemistry.org/periodical/iss…

💡Did you know that International Day of Light is on the anniversary of the first successful laser operation? Lasers and light can aid chemical discoveries 🤩 Take a look at this demonstration on Beer's Law and check out the link for a lab activity: teachchemistry.org/classroom-reso…

In the May 2026 issue of Chemistry Solutions 📖 Culturally Responsive Teaching Might Not Be What You Think It Is! 💡Explore this article, now available to read for free for a limited time: teachchemistry.org/periodical/iss…

In this simulation, students will investigate why radioactive decay occurs, the changes that occur in the nucleus and what types of materials can be used to protect against each type of radiation. Explore the lesson plan, available for free until May 15: teachchemistry.org/classroom-reso…

AACT Governing Board President Amiee Modic talks about her time volunteering as a mentor for students participating in the United States National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO). Read the Editorial from the May 2026 Issue of Chemistry Solutions to learn more: teachchemistry.org/periodical/iss…

In honor of #TeacherAppreciationWeek, AACT is excited to recognize members who are outstanding teachers through a special raffle. Current AACT teacher members are eligible for a variety of fun prizes and can submit one raffle entry by Sunday, May 10. teachchemistry.org/news/celebrati…

💡Students can use this simulation to build their own activity series and to watch the particle-level changes that occur in each part of a cell. Take a look at the simulation activity to consider for your high school chemistry classroom: teachchemistry.org/classroom-reso…

Our May 2026 issue of Chemistry Solutions has published this week. 📖 Chemistry Solutions is a platform for K-12 teachers of chemistry to share with the chemistry education community. Explore the May issue today: teachchemistry.org/periodical/iss…

Cheers! In celebration of National Beverage Day, grab your student’s favorite fizzy beverage and calculate its acidity with AACT’s 'Calculating Acid in Lemon-Lime Soda' activity: teachchemistry.org/classroom-reso… 🧪

🌌Did you know May 3rd is National Space Day? It’s fascinating how much information the stars can tell us about the elements that exist in our universe! ⭐ Bring the chemistry of stars into your classroom with AACT’s Spectral Detective Lab: teachchemistry.org/classroom-reso…

Combining vinegar and baking soda can help teach many fundamental chemistry topics! Check out the demonstration, Comparing Gas Density from AACT for more info. teachchemistry.org/classroom-reso…

🚨 MICER@BCCE 2026 registration is OPEN! 📅 July 24–26 📍 Madison, WI, USA Hands-on, team-based #chemistryeducationresearch workshop ahead of #BCCE2026. 💰 Funding available (thanks to @ACSDivCHED!) ⚠️ Limited spots 🔗conferences.union.wisc.edu/bcce2026/micer/ #ChemEd #chemistryeducation

🦩 The doors to #BCCE2026 are about to open! Programming begins Sun, July 26 · 8:30 AM Programming ends Thur, July 30 · 12:00 PM Join us for a week of #ChemEd ideas and community! 👉 Register: conferences.union.wisc.edu/bcce2026/regis… ✨ MICER@BCCE (July 24–26): conferences.union.wisc.edu/bcce2026/micer/

AACT Governing Board self-nominations are open until Sunday, May 10 for a number of positions. Learn more about AACT governance: teachchemistry.org/about-us/gover…

🌳 Did you know trees use chemistry to make their own food by turning sunlight, water, and air into energy through photosynthesis—while giving us fresh oxygen to breathe? Explore #CCEW themed AACT resources for K–12 🤩acs.org/education/ccew… #CCEW #EarthDay2026 #chemistryoftrees

To promote the positive role that chemistry plays in the world, ACS established the Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) public awareness campaign. Learn more about the 2026 #CCEW theme and resources from AACT to incorporate into your K–12 classroom: teachchemistry.org/news/celebrate…

🔔 You’re invited to a webinar next week (4/23) showcasing AACT’s most useful resources! During this curated website tour, we'll highlight multimedia & activities to help you deliver high-quality content to your students. Learn more and register online: teachchemistry.org/professional-d…