Celebrating Chemistry
Celebrating Chemistry is designed to engage and educate children ages 9–12 (Grades 4–6) in the basic principles of chemistry.
- Available in both English and Spanish
- Aligned with National Chemistry Week (NCW) or Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) themes
- Contains themed articles, activities, and games
Current Edition
NCW 2021 – Fast or Slow ... Chemistry Makes It Go!
In this Issue
- Fast or Slow ... Chemistry Makes It Go!
- Activity – Chemistry Goes Pop!
- Enzymes: Moving at the Speed of Life
- Activity – Slowing Apple Browning
- Need Clean Air, Quick? Catalytic Converters to the Rescue!
- That's One Fast Reaction!
- Meg A. Mole Interview with Dr. Francisco Zaera
- Activity – Slow the Glow
- Dynamite and the Ethics of its Many Uses
- Activity – Fizz Race
Educational Resources
Explore this year's theme in articles, activities, presentations, videos, and more!
Celebrating Chemistry in Print
Coming soon! Order print copies in English and Spanish to distribute in your community.
Meet the Moles
Did you see Avi, Meg, and friends in issues of Celebrating Chemistry?
Previous Editions
Browse past editions of Celebrating Chemistry for both NCW and CCEW, and find special editions inspired by the 2011 International Year of Chemistry (IYC).
National Chemistry Week Editions
| Year – General Topic | Theme | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Glues and adhesives | Sticking with Chemistry | • Digital Version • In English • En Español |
| 2019 Metals | Marvelous Metals | • In English • En Español |
| 2018 Outer Space |
Chemistry is Out of This World |
• In English • En Español |
| 2017 Geochemistry | Chemistry Rocks |
• In English • En Español |
| 2016 Forensics |
Solving Mysteries Through Chemistry | • In English • En Español |
| 2015 Colors, Pigments, and Dyes | Chemistry Colors Our World | • In English • En Español |
| 2014 Candy Chemistry | The Sweet Side of Chemistry: Candy | • In English • En Español |
| 2013 Energy | Energy—Now and Forever | • In English • En Español • Em Português |
| 2012 Nanotechnology | Nanotechnology: The Smallest BIG Idea in Science | • In English • En Español • Em Português • En Francais (extrait) • 在中文（节选） |
| 2011 Environment | Water in Our World | • In English • En Español |
| 2011 Materials | Living in a Materials World | • In English • En Español |
| 2011 Health | Chemistry—Our Health, Our Future | • In English • En Español |
| 2010 Special Effects | Behind the Scenes with Chemistry | • In English • En Español |
| 2009 Periodic Table | Chemistry—It’s Elemental | • In English • En Español |
| 2008 Materials | Having a Ball with Chemistry | • In English • En Español |
| 2007 Careers | The Many Faces of Chemistry | • In English • En Español |
| 2006 Materials | Your Home—It’s All Built on Chemistry | • In English |
| 2005 Materials | The Joy of Toys | • In English |
| 2004 Health | Health and Wellness | • In English |
| 2003 Environment | Earth’s Atmosphere and Beyond | • In English |
| 2002 Soaps and Detergents | Chemistry Keeps Us Clean | • In English |
| 2001 Materials | Chemistry and Art | • In English |
| 2000 Cooking | Get Cooking With Chemistry | • In English |
| 1999 Polymer Chemistry | A Global Salute to Polymers | • In English |
| 1998 Pigments and Dyes | World of Color | • In English |
| 1997 Chemistry is Everywhere | Planet Chemistry | • In English |
Chemists Celebrate Earth Week Editions
| Year - General Topic |
Theme |
Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Reduce and Reuse | Reducing Our Footprint with Chemistry | • Digital Version • In English • En Español |
| 2020 Sustainability | Protecting Our Planet through Chemistry | • Digital Version • In English • En Español |
| 2019 Paper | Take Note: The Chemistry of Paper | • In English • En Español |
| 2018 Oceans | Dive into Marine Chemistry | • In English • En Español |
| 2017 Agriculture | Chemistry Helps Feed the World | • In English • En Español |
| 2016 Indoor Air, Plants, and Mold |
The Great Indoors—Your Home’s Ecosystem | • In English • En Español |
| 2015 Atmosphere | Climate Science—More Than Just A Weather Report | • In English • En Español |
| 2014 Water | The Wonders of Water | • In English • En Español |
| 2013 Air, Soil, Recycling, and Water | Our Earth: Handle with Care | • In English • En Español • Em Português |
| 2012 Recycling | Rethinking the 3 R’s: It’s Easy to be Green | • In English • En Español |
| 2011 Energy | Energy—It’s Everywhere | • In English • En Español |
| 2010 Plants and Soil | Plants—The Green Machines | • In English • En Español |
| 2009 Air | Air—The Sky’s the Limit | • In English • En Español |
| 2008 Water | Streaming Chemistry | • In English |
| 2007 Recycling | Recycling—Chemistry Can | • In English |
| 2006 Plants and Soil | Dig It | • In English |
International Year of Chemistry Editions
| Year - General Topic |
Theme |
Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Environment | Water in Our World | • In English • En Español |
| 2011 Energy | Energy—It’s Everywhere | • In English • En Español |
| 2011 Materials | Living in a Materials World | • In English • En Español |
| 2011 Health | Chemistry—Our Health, Our Future | • In English • En Español |
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