How to Keep the Science in Booms and Bangs and Other Demos
Demos are an exciting, effective way to engage students and help them
understand scientific concepts. The key is not to lose the lesson in the
excitement. We’ll show you how to do an “explosive” chemistry demo and
use the 5E learning cycle to ensure your students get the science behind
it. Light the fuse at the link below.
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How I Use the Magnetic Water Kit in My Classroom
The ubiquitous water molecule can be used to address key topics such as
states of matter, hydrogen bonding, surface tension, solubility, and
more. In this how-to article, a teacher shares her successes teaching
those topics using the Magnetic Water Kit molecular model. See how her
successes can be yours. Visit the link below to begin.
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Chemistry Demos |
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Chemistry Activities |
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Super Water-Absorbing Polymers
Although the molecular structures of super water-absorbing polymers
sodium polyacrylate and polyacrylamide differ by only a few atoms, the
polymers have very different rates of water absorption. This makes them
ideal for teaching an engaging lesson on physical and chemical changes.
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Acid-Base Indicators
Reinforce your own knowledge and bring your students up to speed with
this introduction to acid-base indicators. A thorough discussion of the
topic highlighting titrations and pH testing is followed by a classic
“invisible ink” demonstration. Includes Carolina’s Guide to Indicators
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Workshops & Tradeshows |
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Social Media |
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ChemEd 2011
Join us in Kalamazoo on July 24–28 at ChemEd 2011, hosted by Western
Michigan University. ChemEd unites nearly 1,000 chemistry educators from
the US, Canada, and countries around the world to share their passion
for chemistry and discover ways to improve their teaching. For complete
event details, click below.
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Science Is More "Social" Than Ever
Social media is the newest aspect of Carolina’s world-class support for
science and math. We’re now posting helpful, creative, and interesting
content on Twitter®, Facebook, YouTube, and Flickr®. To check us out on
these sites, simply click the icons below, which you’ll also find at the
bottom of future issues of Carolina Tips®. |
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iPhone® and iPod® Apps |
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Download the Chemistry Formula Practice App
Master the skill of naming compounds and writing formulas with the NEW Chemistry
Formula Practice App for iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch®.
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Teacher 2 Teacher Tips |
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Submit Your Tip for a Chance to Win an 8-GB iPod touch®
Do you have a great tip to share with your colleagues? If so, now is the time to
submit it to us for publication because on May 15, 2011, we will select one
lucky tip writer to win an 8-GB iPod touch®. If your tip is selected for
publication, you'll also receive your choice of a $50 Carolina™ Gift Certificate
or a $25 Best Buy®, Olive Garden®, Target®, or iTunes® Gift Card. Submitting
your tip only takes minutes with our convenient online form. So what are you
waiting for? Submit your tip (and your chance to win!) at the link below.
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Carolina's Electronic Balances Features and Setup
Carolina’s durable, easy-to-use electronic balances are excellent teaching tools
for the classroom and laboratory. In this video, you’ll see for yourself how
simple these balances are to set up, use, and secure against loss or theft.
These value-packed balances are worthy of your attention. So give it to
them—just click the link below.
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