High School Chemistry Education Resources
Classroom Teaching Resources
ChemMatters magazine
Award-winning magazine reveals chemistry at work in everyday life.
Classroom Safety
Guidelines and recommendations for teaching chemistry at various grade levels.
Chemistry in the Community (ChemCom) Textbook
Explores fundamentals of chemistry through societal issues, with emphasis on organic, bio-, environmental, and industrial chemistry.
Energy Foundations for High School Chemistry
Visit highschoolenergy.acs.org for free fully-developed laboratory investigations, demos, student readings, and multimedia you can use to teach the big ideas about energy. The entire collection is available for free download in PDF format.
Landmark Lesson Plans
Inquiry-based student activities designed for use in high school chemistry and history lesson planning
Green Chemistry Teaching Resources
Introduce your students to green chemistry concepts.
“Hunting the Elements” TV show and educational materials
An engaging look at how the elements shape our world. The related classroom resources allow educators to explore the periodic table in detail with their students—from its basic structure and properties to the sometimes volatile behavior of specific elements. Among the many resources are “name that element,” a downloadable element iPad App and a classroom poster.
ACS Examinations Institute
High quality chemistry assessment and study materials.
Grants and Awards
ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Grant
Apply for grants of up to $1,500 to purchase classroom equipment, develop resources, or pay for a professional development opportunity.
Teaching Chemistry to Students with Disabilities
Addresses needs of students with learning and physical disabilities.
Awards for Educators
Nominate a colleague for an ACS national or regional teaching award.
Professional Development
African American, Hispanic, and Native American high school seniors and freshmen college students are eligible to apply for this award.
Apply by March 1, 2015
