High School Chemistry Education Resources
Classroom Teaching Resources
Chemistry in the Community (ChemCom) Textbook
Explores fundamentals of chemistry through societal issues, with emphasis on organic, bio-, environmental, and industrial chemistry.
ChemMatters magazine
Award-winning magazine reveals chemistry at work in everyday life.
Safety Data Sheets: Information that Could Save Your Life
Make Safety Data Sheets a part of your chemistry instruction and teach your students how to assess hazards related to chemicals with this ChemMatters article.
Download and share with your students and colleagues.
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.
ACS Examinations Institute
High quality chemistry assessment and study materials.
“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.
Education Standards, Guidelines, Safety
ACS Guidelines and Recommendations for the Teaching of High School Chemistry
Guidelines for facilities, safety, and professional growth.
High School Chemistry in the National Science Education Standards
Addresses science education standards specified by the National Research Council and provides models for meaningful classroom learning.
Classroom Safety
Guidelines and recommendations for teaching chemistry at various grade levels.
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
Student Programs & Resources
- Chemistry Olympiad
A competition for the world’s most talented high school students
- ACS ChemClub
High school chemistry club
- ACS Scholars Program
College scholarships for underrepresented students
- Project SEED
Summer learning program for economically disadvantaged students