High School Chemistry Education Resources
Resources for High School Chemistry Teachers
What’s New?
Free Teacher Training Webinars
Complimentary online training seminars for the textbook Chemistry in the Community will be held this fall, Oct. 18 and Nov. 18.
Chemistry in the National Science Education Standards, 2nd edition
This book addresses science education standards and provides models for meaningful learning.
National Chemistry Week Join us October 19-25 to celebrate chemistry in sports.
ACS will sponsor activities, discussions and analyses of thermodynamics at NSTA’s fall conferences.
Classroom Resources
- Chemistry in the Community
This first-year chemistry textbook explores the fundamentals of chemistry through societal issues. - ChemMatters magazine
ChemMatters is an award-winning publication that reveals chemistry at work in everyday life. - ACS Examinations Institute
Get high quality chemistry assessment materials, including conceptual and laboratory exams, statistical data, student study guides, and more. - Green Chemistry Resources
Introduce your students to green chemistry concepts.
Teacher Training & Professional Development
- Chemistry in the Community Workshop
Enhance your understanding of the textbook, Chemistry in the Community, while gaining instructional tips and techniques for student lab investigations and classroom activities. - Teaching Inquiry-Based Advanced High School Chemistry Workshop
Get tools and ideas to explain chemical concepts through modeling, reasoning and collaborative learning. - Green Chemistry Workshop
Learn the basic concepts of green chemistry and discover how you can incorporate this exciting area of chemistry into your curriculum.
Student Programs and Resources
- Chemistry Olympiad
The U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad and the International Chemistry Olympiad are multi-tiered competitions that bring together the world’s most talented high school students to test their knowledge and skills in chemistry. - ACS ChemClub
Motivate and encourage your students to learn about the fascinating world of chemistry through the ChemClub, the ACS high school chemistry club. - Project SEED
Support economically disadvantaged students in getting their hands on chemistry through Project SEED, a summer learning program for high school students. - College Planning
Get information about earning a degree in chemistry, career descriptions, mentoring, networking, and more.
Standards, Guidelines and Reports
