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 2020 "Sticking with Chemistry"
What's Inside
- Sticking with Chemistry
- Being a Gecko Is Sticky Business!
- Activity – Making Glue at Home
- Patching People Up: How Wound Adhesives Work
- What Kind of Glue?
- Preserving Beautiful Works of Art with Glues and Adhesives
- Activity – How Many Times Can You Stick a Post-It Note?
- Meg A. Mole Interview with Dr. Chelsea Davis
- Activity – Testing Tape Stickiness
Meet the Moles!

Did you see Avi, Meg, and friends in issues of Celebrating Chemistry? You can learn about moles on the Meet the Moles web page.
NCW 2020 Educational Resources
Discover articles, activities, presentations, and videos aligned to this year's theme, "Sticking with Chemistry."
Previous Editions
Browse past editions of Celebrating Chemistry for both National Chemistry Week (NCW) and Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW), and find special editions inspired by the 2011 International Year of Chemistry (IYC).
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NCW Editions
Year – General Topic Theme Versions 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 -
CCEW Editions
Year - General Topic
Theme
Versions
2020 Sustainability Protecting Our Planet through Chemistry • 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 -
IYC 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