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Mastering Mole Calculations: Ranking Dimensional Analysis, Mole Conversion Triangles and Cross Multiplication
Ranking three different methods for teaching mole calculations.


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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.

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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

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The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Scaffolding Moles Worksheets Using Dimensional Analysis
Learn how to effectively use scaffolding to make mole conversion calculations more accessible

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How to Write a Syllabus from Start to Finish
A syllabus is a document you give to students during the first week of class to set the tone for the rest of the school term or school year.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Using Tic-Tac-Toe to Make mole calculations more accessible to chemistry students
Use tic-tac-toe a game-based learning strategy to get your chemistry students practising the dreaded mole calculations.

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Mastering Exit Tickets: The Ultimate Guide to Effective Formative Assessment and Feedback
Design and categorize your exit slips to improve your formative assessment strategy.

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Using the Jigsaw Strategy to Teach Trends in the Periodic Table
The Jigsaw Strategy is a collaborative learning strategy that works well for teaching Trends in the Periodic table.
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