ACS members who are or know K-12 teachers, particularly with science emphasis, your Sacramento Local Section has introduced a new grant program to support these individuals in their crucial profession. Last month we introduced the new American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT) program in support of K-12 teachers of chemistry. The grant will cover the annual membership fee of $50. Grants will be awarded to at least 5 high school teachers in the Sacramento Local Section.
The very simple application form for the grant is attached to this newsletter. All applications received by July 1, 2015 will be considered for the grants. We would encourage section members to bring this organization to the attention of local high school teachers and encourage their joining the AACT and also applying for the grant.
The grant applications will be reviewed by the Sacramento Local Section Awards Committee. These individuals will also be invited as our guests to the summer honors/awards program.
Detailed information on the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CHEMISTRY TEACHERS (AACT)
After about four years of feedback from the chemical education community, a national organization dedicated solely to supporting K–12 teachers of chemistry came alive in September 2013 at the ACS national meeting in Indianapolis. Over the past year, an advisory board comprising secondary chemistry teachers, professors, industry experts, and ACS leaders has worked together with ACS staff and resources to shape the programming and direction of what is known as AACT. AACT is founded on the principle that we are creating a community by and for teachers of chemistry. The AACT website is a professional home through which the K-12 chemistry teaching community has access to customized resources and support – from staff and most importantly, from colleagues and peers. As the landscape of chemical education changes and new challenges arise, AACT will help teachers navigate their path to success by offering new curriculum to implement in the classroom, vetting chemistry teaching resources, and providing professional development opportunities that address current topics. AACT membership is open to educators and anyone with an interest in K–12 chemistry education. Benefits include an annual subscription to ChemMatters and Chemistry Solutions; classroom resources such as lesson The American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT) plans and multimedia; professional development opportunities; and platforms to connect with other educators. For more information, please visit the website www.teachchemistry.orgAfter about four years of feedback from the chemical education community, a national organization dedicated solely to supporting K–12 teachers of chemistry came alive in September 2013 at the ACS national meeting in Indianapolis. Over the past year, an advisory board comprising secondary chemistry teachers, professors, industry experts, and ACS leaders has worked together with ACS staff and resources to shape the programming and direction of what is known as AACT. AACT is founded on the principle that we are creating a community by and for teachers of chemistry. The AACT website is a professional home through which the K-12 chemistry teaching community has access to customized resources and support – from staff and most importantly, from colleagues and peers. As the landscape of chemical education changes and new challenges arise, AACT will help teachers navigate their path to success by offering new curriculum to implement in the classroom, vetting chemistry teaching resources, and providing professional development opportunities that address current topics. AACT membership is open to educators and anyone with an interest in K–12 chemistry education. Benefits include an annual subscription to ChemMatters and Chemistry Solutions; classroom resources such as lesson The American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT) plans and multimedia; professional development opportunities; and platforms to connect with other educators. For more information, please visit the website www.teachchemistry.org
by Jan Hayes
