Active Learning In Chemistry Education (ALICE):
Students can become more active learners by using ALICE - a unique
program of studies in first-year high school chemistry. The course
material can be printed, photocopied, and given to students one
chapter at a time. Each chapter of ALICE includes material to read,
questions to answer, problems to solve, and many laboratory
activities to perform.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/2041/
High School Chemistry Tutorials:
About 50 original tutorials, some traditional, some very original,
for use in high school chemistry.
http://w3.nai.net/~bobsalsa/whstutor.htm
Chem4Kids:
Information and news about biology, chemistry, physics, geography,
HTML, and soon BASIC.
http://www.chem4kids.com/
Interactive Science Tutorials:
Computer based learning for students of biology, biochemistry and
chemistry and related subjects.
http://www.pythia.co.uk
The Chemistry Place:
Interactive tutorials, practice exams, chemistry-related news, and
links to the most credible and reliable science resources on the web
for high school and college students and educators. Subscription
required, but a free trial is available.
http://www.chemplace.com/
Glenn T. Seaborg Center:
Seeks to enrich the knowledge and understanding of the general
public in the areas of science and mathematics; particularly that of
students and teachers from preschool through college.
http://seaborg.nmu.edu/
Timberlake's Chemistry:
PowerPoint tutorials, online quizzes, class schedules, Group work
sheets, and text information for instructors and students in
introductory chemistry.
http://www.karentimberlake.com
General Chemistry Online:
Rich resource for students and teachers of introductory chemistry.
Includes interactive course guides and tutorials, an exam survival
guide, reference tables, self-grading quizzes and exams, a
searchable glossary, a question and answer board, answers to over
300 frequently asked questions, and a chemical trivia quiz.
http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/index.shtml
ChemCom:
This site acts as a gathering place for teachers of ChemComآ® to
exchange information and files with each other. All ChemComآ®
teachers are invited to upload and download information, relating to
the standard eight ChemComآ® topics, that they have constructed and
believe to be useful in the day to day teaching of this course.
http://lapeer.org/ChemCom/Index.html
ChemCases.com:
An NSF-supported curriculum development project, ChemCases is a
web-based resource of curriculum supplements for teaching the second
semester general chemistry course. Each case study features a number
of the basic principles covered in a traditional general chemistry
curriculum. These concepts are used to address the decisions that
influence development of successful consumer, agricultural and
pharmaceutical products.
http://chemcases.com/
Information about density determination:
Get the latest information about density determination,
concentration tables in EXCEL format and exchange information with
other people.
http://www.density.com
Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics:
Novel, informal, qualitative -- but substantial -- introduction to
entropy and the second law of thermo, concluding with the Gibbs
equation as "all entropy".
http://www.2ndlaw.com
Lansing Eastern High School Chemistry:
This information includes assignments, worksheets, extra credit and
chemistry references.
http://scnc.lsd.k12.mi.us/~eastchem/
CHEMystery:
Created to provide an interactive guide for high school chemistry
students.
http://library.thinkquest.org/3659/
HKBU Physics Department - Materials Science:
Materials science learning resources for students and the public,
including java applets illustrating some fundamental concepts.
http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~matsci/
KryssTal Chemistry:
Essays on chemistry topics.
http://www.krysstal.com/chem.html
Educational Resources for Particle Technology:
Tutorials designed to help students and industrial technologists
understand powder or slurry behavior and diagnose and correct
production problems.
http://www.erpt.org/
Chemistry Curriculum:
Outline of high school chemistry course curriculum with links to
teacher generated assignments and pertinent web sites. Intended to
help students and other chemistry teachers.
http://www.angelfire.com/nj3/benchemistry/
ConcepTests:
Concept-based tests for use in chemistry. Includes suggestions for
how the test can best be used in the instruction of chemistry
students.
http://www.chem.wisc.edu/~concept/
VSEPR Method:
In English and French. Lesson with diagrams and pictures.
http://www.faidherbe.org/site/cours/dupuis/vseprev.htm
How to Pass Chemistry:
Advice to students on how to pass chemistry from one who has taught
at the college level for many years.
http://www.heptune.com/passchem.html
Math Skills for Chemistry Tutorials:
Links to resources on algebra, significant figures, ratios and
proportions, and metric system.
http://w3.nai.net/~bobsalsa/math_skills_for_chemistry_tutori.htm
Journal of Chemical Education:
Geared towards those who subscribe to the print version of the
Journal, but has information, articles and reviews for
nonsubscribers as well.
http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/
TeachingPlastics.org:
Provides teachers with lesson plans, background information on
plastics and a free resin sample kit.
http://www.teachingplastics.org/
Organic Reaction Quizzes and Summaries:
Designed to assist organic chemistry students in the review of the
basic reactions.
http://www.towson.edu/~sweeting/orgrxs/reactsum.htm
Second Law of Thermodynamics:
Conversational introduction to the second law and entropy via
practical everyday examples. Qualitative, non-math, but substantial.
http://www.secondlaw.com/
Betha Chemistry Tutorial:
Designed to reinforce basic concepts of chemistry.
http://chemistry.ohio-state.edu/betha/
Molecular Universe:
Information on molecules and molecular systems featuring digital
imaging and historical milestones.
http://www.MolecularUniverse.com/
Electronic Homework Systems, Inc.:
ChemSkill Builder and ChemSkill Foundations generate individualized
homework for chemistry students. Exercises are graded immediately
and completely worked-out solutions are provided in response to
wrong answers. Work can be repeated (with varied exercises) until a
desired score is achieved. Student performance is recorded on their
individual diskette, from which instructors can monitor their work
and incorporate the results into class records, using management
software provided without charge to adopting institutions.
http://www.avalon.net/~chemskil/
NetGRADE:
Build, view and name your own 3D molecular models online.
http://salvador.chemistry.utep.edu/
LearnNet:
Designed for the use of teachers and students of chemistry at all
levels. The network aims to provide access to products and
information (including those produced by the various national
chemistry societies across the world) relevant to the study of
chemistry. This site has been classified by experts in the teaching
of chemistry to ensure that the best interests of the users have
been attended to at all times.
http://www.chemsoc.org/networks/learnnet/index.htm
Modeling the Periodic Table: An Interactive Simulation:
Free software with standards-based teaching materials that assist
students in studying elements and creating their own model of the
periodic table of elements. Simulation can be run online (Shockwave
plug-in required) or can be downloaded (requires Windows 95 or
PowerMac operating system).
http://www.genesismission.org/educate/scimodule/cosmic/ptable.html
Chemistry AP Exam Practice:
Includes problems types of all forms that are found on the Chemistry
AP Exam. Solutions to the problems are available. Find out what to
expect and how to prepare for the Chemistry AP Exam as well.
http://www.geocities.com/crazytwo2000/
Comic Book Periodic Table:
Comics relating or referring somehow to various elements. Also has
links to scientific information for each element.
http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/
Introduction to Chemistry:
An introduction to the chemistry that would be covered in a first
year chemistry course.
http://library.thinkquest.org/10429/low/indexl.htm
National Mole Day:
Celebrated annually on October 23, Mole Day commemorates Avogadro's
Number (6.02 x 10^23), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry.
Mole Day was created as a way to foster interest in chemistry.
http://www.moleday.org/
Academy of Alchemy (Chemistry):
Self-paced and self-learning distance chemistry education. There is
a cost for a 'hypertextbook' and a different cost for online
tutoring, if requested.
http://www.synapses.co.uk/alchemy/index.html
CHEMED-L Digest Archives:
Searchable digest for CHEMED-L, an unmoderated mailing list for
chemical educators. The CHEMED-L mailing list is one of the busiest
forums for chemical educators on the internet.
http://www.optc.com/chemed-l-thread/
The Chemistry Site:
Offering tutorials and interactive tests for collegiate introductory
level chemistry as well as AP Chem.
http://chem.neopages.com/
Institute for Chemical Education:
Established to provide a center for science educators to develop and
disseminate ideas. ICE is national in scope and has led the drive to
help teachers revitalize science in schools throughout the United
States.
http://ice.chem.wisc.edu/
Chemathon:
An annual chemistry competition for high school chemistry students
in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The
Chemathon competition is organized by a committee of area high
school chemistry teachers and chemists, and is hosted by the
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of
Maryland at College Park. There are no entry or registration fees.
http://www.chem.umd.edu/chemathon/
The ChemTeam:
Provides study resources for high school chemistry and Advanced
Placement chemistry classes.
http://dbhs.wvusd.k12.ca.us/ChemTeamIndex.html
Creative Chemistry:
Worksheets, teachers and technicians notes for activities suitable
for a Chemistry Club. Question sheets and practical guides for GCSE
Chemistry. Interactive revision quizzes, puzzles and the Sc1 Tune-up
Garage.
http://www.creative-chemistry.org.uk/
Erik's Chemistry:
A student made page with information about general chemistry, AP
chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry.
http://eppe.tripod.com/
The Lab of Shakhashiri:
Chemistry professor Bassam Z. Shakhashiri shares the fun of science
through home science activities, demonstration shows, videos and
books.
http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/
Table of Elements Drill Game:
With a periodic table as reference, answer these questions as fast
as you can.
http://www.edu4kids.com/chem/
Yogi's Behemoth:
Provides a large variety of chemistry, environmental and hazardous
materials educational resources.
http://EnvironmentalChemistry.com/yogi/
MyChemClass.net:
Gives instructors and students course web pages for accessing
interactive courseware, assessment and course management tools.
http://www.mychemclass.net/
Chlorine - Life Depends On It:
Provides information about chlorine, the benefits of chlorine, what
chlorine is, who makes chlorine and who uses chlorine.
http://www.chlorine.org.uk/
Chemistry Help:
Help with chemistry problems and questions from retired chemistry
professor.
http://members.aol.com/chemcai/CAIwebpg.html
Chemmybear.com:
Resources for teachers and students of chemistry including animated
molecules and mole clip art.
http://www.spusd.k12.ca.us/chemmybear/
The Structure And Importance Of Water:
The science surrounding the structure of water including the
hydration of polysaccharides, proteins and nucleic acids.
http://www.sbu.ac.uk/water/
Kinetic Theory and its Applications.:
Devoted to mathematical problems in kinetic theory and its
applications in physics, chemistry and other branches of scientific
knowledge.
http://kinetic.boom.ru/index_e.htm
Guide to Chemistry:
Discusses atoms and their components, the periodic table, its
functions and the basic elements.
http://www.angelfire.com/scifi/7chemistry/
What is Salt?:
Chemical properties of salt, sodium chloride. The site also contains
links to other places with information about salt chemistry.
http://www.saltinstitute.org/15.html
CHEM 13 News:
An informal magazine published by the Department of Chemistry at the
University of Waterloo for teachers of introductory chemistry
courses.
http://www.science.uwaterloo.ca/chem13news/
How Hydrogen Peroxide Foams:
Tells how and why hydrogen peroxide foams on cuts but not on skin.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/question115.htm
The Net Equation:
An online textbook enriched with special features such as a
point-and-click periodic table of elements and interviews with
professional chemists. Flash and Realplayer or Windows Media Player
are needed to experience all of the site.
http://library.thinkquest.org/C004970/index.htm
Kiwi Web:
Search engine for chemistry sites for children and young adults.
Includes information about New Zealand, and a stain removal guide as
well as more general chemistry information.
http://www.chemistry.co.nz/
Activities , Games and Quizzes in Chemistry:
Learn facts about the periodic table through quiz activities and
games. Identify the chemical symbol given the element name, and the
element name given the chemical symbol.
http://www.syvum.com/squizzes/chem/
It's Elemental:
Review the elements with flash cards. [Requires Javascript]
http://education.jlab.org/elementflashcards/
Stu's Guide to Atoms:
Educational site on the subject of atoms; an overview, history, and
atomic structure.
http://atmos.50megs.com/
All Chemistry Trivia:
Contains multiple trivia quizes in chemistry topics.
http://www.funtrivia.com/cgi-bin/quizlist.cgi?type=cat&cat=61&brief=yes
Chemical Education Resource Shelf:
Details about recommended software, books, models, and articles for
the chemical educator.
http://www.umsl.edu/divisions/artscience/chemistry/books/welcome.html
European Summer School in Quantum Chemistry (ESQC):
Organized by the Department of Theoretical Chemistry, Lund
University. Find details about present and past sessions, photos,
registration information, bulletin board, some lectures for download
in pdf format, and a book for sale containing the collected lecture
notes and exercises from previous years.
http://www.teokem.lu.se/esqc/
Student Affiliates of the ACS, Towson University Chapter:
A group of chemistry major, minors, pre-med, pre-den, students and
anyone else interested in chemistry at Towson University. This site
has links to activities, meeting times, and a message bord for
students of Towson University Chemistry classes.
http://www.towson.edu/saacs/
Center for Chemistry Education:
Offerings include an array of products, services and free resources
that emphasize the hands-on, minds-on nature of science for all
ages.
http://www.terrificscience.org/
American Plastics Council (APC) Classroom:
A description of the APC's educational programs and partnerships,
including programs such as "Hands-on Plastics" and "Busy Busy
Planet."
Gas Laws and Equations:
Tutorials on some important gas laws. Also contains explanations on
some of the important concepts that govern the physical behavior of
gases when they are subjected to certain conditions within a closed
system.
http://geocities.com/chemistryvillage/gases/
Haber Process:
Summary of the method with diagrams and equations. The Haber Process
is a method of producing ammonia developed in WWI.
http://haberchemistry.tripod.com/
All Info About Chemistry:
Original articles covering many introductory chemistry topics.
http://chemistry.allinfo-about.com/
Wondernet:
Chemistry activities for kids, parents and teachers.
http://www.acs.org/portal/Chemistry?PID=wondernetdisplay.html&DOC=wondernet\activities\activities.html
General Chemistry First Edition, by American Chemical Society:
Designed to help students review key concepts through interactive
exercises, visualization, and other learning tools. Resources are
organized by chapter and by content type.
http://www.whfreeman.com/acsgenchem/
Aus-e-Tute:
Developed by experienced science teachers to provide free chemistry
tutorials designed for high school chemistry students. An additional
members-only area is available for self-tests and their answers.
http://www.ausetute.com.au/
PASCO Chemistry Newsletter:
Monthly electronic publication featuring news, grant and funding
resources, product highlights, suggested experiments, professional
development workshops, survey questions, and subscription details.
http://www.pasco.com/news/chemistry/
International Baccalaureate Chemistry Notes:
Topics include stoichiometry, atomic theory, periodicity, kinetics,
and energetics. Also, definitions and equations.
http://homepage.mac.com/stray/ib/chem/index.html
Cavalcade of Chemistry:
A chemistry resource for high school students, teachers, and
homeschoolers. Free lesson plans (worksheets, handouts, labs) and
tutorials provided.
http://www.chemfiesta.com/
Chemical Esoterica:
A collection of javascript tests and numerical problems pertaining
to chemistry.
http://www.geocities.com/chemistry7000/
Chemistry Help and Programs:
Retired college professor offers help for high school and college
chemistry students, and programs for high school or first year of
college.
http://hometown.aol.com/chemhlpr/science/index.htm
Chemistry Help Page:
Site for high School chemistry students offering notes, online
quizzes and updated and interactive links all organized by topic.
http://www.lni.net/bchelp/frp/Chem_help_page.htm
Chemistry Online Homework System:
Individualized homework for general chemistry and physical
chemistry. Questions keyed to objectives. Teacher selects only
objectives appropriate for class. Grading and assignment selection
done online. Free accounts.
http://chem.nicholls.edu/ohw/
The Evil Tutor's Guide: Graphs and Figures:
An amusing, yet sincere, look at where students go wrong when
producing scientific graphs and figures for school, college and
degree level work.
http://www.psreporter.com/evil/eviltutor0.html
ACS Education:
ACS education programs provide teachers from pre-kindergarten
through college with a range of instructional materials to enhance
their teaching.
http://www.acs.org/portal/Chemistry?PID=acsdisplay.html&DOC=education\index.html
Chemistry.org:
Resources for the chemistry professional, educator, student, policy
maker, and enthusiast, sponsored by the American Chemical Society.
Includes articles, current research, educator links, policy, and
links.
http://chemistry.org/portal/Chemistry
Chemistry Study Cards:
For AP and general chemistry classes, each of which covers most of a
year's curriculum. Each set of cards is saved in pdf format for easy
download.
http://www.chemmybear.com/stdycrds.html
Instructional Resources for Chemistry:
Annotated links to instructional materials and other resources of
interest to chemistry teachers and course designers, carefully
selected to represent what the author (a chemistry professor)
considers to be the most useful and exemplary resources. Special
emphasis is placed on CAI lessons, digital text, Web-based tutorials
and similar materials that can serve as alternatives to traditional
methods of instruction.
http://www.chem1.com/chemed/
H2O Dot Con:
Thorough discussion of the science and pseudoscience of alternative
water treatments as presented by a professional chemistry
instructor.
http://www.chem1.com/CQ/
