Other ACS Resources
At the American Chemical Society, we're always hard at work developing resources to support elementary and middle school science teachers. If you like High School Energy, then you may be interested in other great ACS resources.
Other Great Resources from ACS
- ChemMatters Magazine
An award-winning magazine for high school chemistry, ChemMatters demystifies chemistry at work in our everyday lives. Each issue includes a Teacher’s Guide containing background information, follow-up hands-on activities, classroom demonstrations, and other resources to facilitate student comprehension.
- Byte-size Podcasts
Learn about the latest discoveries in chemistry with these entertaining podcasts specially produced for late elementary and middle school students.
- Middle School Chemistry
View and download fully-developed inquiry-based lesson plans that you can use to teach an entire middle school chemistry unit. The website also has a multimedia section, complete with molecular model animations and videos, and information on upcoming workshops based on the book. Best for grades 6–8.
- Inquiry in Action
Incorporate inquiry into your science curriculum with these standards-based inquiry driven investigations. Best for grades 3–6.
- International Year of Chemistry (IYC) Kit
Meet scientists around the world, learn about clues of chemical change, and discover real-life applications for chemistry.