Dive into Summer 2019!
Acidic Seas: How Carbon Dioxide is Changing the Oceans
By George Hale
Changes in our global atmosphere are adding carbon dioxide to the air we breathe, and also to our oceans. Find out about the far-reaching effects to the underwater world.
Ice, Cream... and Chemistry
By Brian Rohrig
What ingredients are in ice cream that make it so delicious? Get facts about why we love this creamy treat in Summer, Winter, Spring and Fall.
Be Prepared for Safe Laboratory Activities
Guidelines for Chemical Laboratory Safety
Download the guidelines or purchase copies from the ACS store.
RAMP Up for Safety!
Before performing any demonstration or lab activity, use this template to RAMP up safety in your class. Download the poster or request a hard copy from safety@acs.org.
Additional Summer Resources
High School Labs: Teach and Learn
ACS Committee on Chemical Safety shares critical information for high school teachers and administrators who are often the first to expose students to lab safety.
Safety Data Sheets: Information That Could Save Your Life
Every chemical has its own safety data sheet. Learn how to navigate the essential information that helps you handle chemicals properly and understand how to avoid their potential hazards.
Chemical Safety In the Classroom
You’ll find more safety guidelines, tips and tools specific to the grade level you teach.
Emergency Lesson Plans
Products
- 30 Years of ChemMatters
Thirty years of ChemMatters magazines available as a DVD. - Best of ChemMatters
12 lesson plans based on articles from ChemMatters. - Sets of Recent Issues
Various ChemMatters back issues. - Class Pack
30 copies of each issue from a selected school year.
About ChemMatters
ChemMatters is a magazine that helps high school students find connections between chemistry and the world around them.
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Contact Us
- Email chemmatters@acs.org
- Call 202-872-6164
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