Chemistry Instruction

From Covalent Bonds to Intermolecular Forces:

Explore the interconnected world of covalent bonding in this insightful series. Learn how covalent bonding shapes structure and intermolecular forces.

Jan 235 min read

How I Teach Moles and Reaction Stoichiometry Using an Escape Room

Discover how to teach moles and stoichiometry with an engaging escape room activity. Transform learning moles and stoichiometry into an adventure!

Oct 3, 20254 min read

Mastering Mole Calculations: Which Method Works Best for Your Students?

Ranking three different methods for teaching mole calculations.

Feb 6, 20254 min read

5 Engaging Activities and Resources for Teaching The Mole Concept Calculations

Discover 5 engaging activities to master mole calculations! Transform mole calculations into fun games and boost student confidence today!

Jan 14, 20254 min read

Speed Dating for Your Classroom: A Fun Chemical Bonding Game

I’ve always thought chemical bonding was a perfect topic for February—love is in the air, bonds are forming, and, well... you get the idea. Around this time of year, I’m always searching for engaging, Valentine’s Day-themed resources to shake up my chemistry lessons. That’s how Speed Bonding was born—a quirky, classroom-friendly twist on speed dating that makes learning about ionic and covalent bonding interactive and fun. To be honest, I don’t save this activity just for V

Jan 11, 20253 min read

6 Engaging Christmas Chemistry Activities : Engaging and Educational Ideas for the Holiday Season

Looking for engaging Christmas chemistry activities for your classroom? Check out these educational and festive ideas .

Nov 18, 20246 min read

Managing Lab Safety in Your NEW Chemistry Classroom

READ MORE FROM THE NEW TEACHER SERIES MY First year As A New Chemistry Teacher: Why I Nearly Quit 12 Practical Tips for New and Veteran...

Jun 14, 20244 min read

Ditch The Worksheets: 7 Interactive Chemistry Resources Your Science Students Will Love

Interactive activities for your science lessons

May 13, 20248 min read

Teaching Ionic Bonding Made Easy: 5 Must-Have Resources for Educators

5 Easy to use resources for teaching Ionic Bonding to your science students

Mar 21, 20245 min read

3 Essential Math Topics for Chemistry Students (and How to Teach Them)

Learn how to approach teaching these THREE key mathematical concepts in your chemistry class.

Feb 28, 20248 min read

A Fun Valentine's Day Chemical Bonding Card Game for Your Science Class: Make Em’ Bond (Love Bonds Version)

How to play Valentine's themed card game for Ionic and Covalent bonding

Jan 29, 20245 min read

Mastering Mole Calculations: How to Teach Dimensional Analysis Effectively

Learn how to effectively use scaffolding to make mole conversion calculations more accessible

Dec 19, 20235 min read

Essential Science Activities to Start the School Year

Discover fun and engaging back-to-school science activities for High School, including lab safety games.

Jul 20, 20237 min read

How I use an "Escape Room" to get my students learning about the elements in the Periodic Table

Students learn about the physical properties of the elements in the periodic table, using an escape Room.

Dec 22, 20226 min read

Top 3 Resources for Teaching States of Matter and Separating Mixtures

Enhance your chemistry lessons with engaging resources on states of matter and separating mixtures.

Oct 26, 20223 min read

How to Teach Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Visually

This post outlines how Johnstone's Chemistry Triangle can be used to teach elements, compounds and mixtures using particle models.

Sep 24, 20227 min read