Department of Chemistry
200 University Ave. W
Waterloo, Ontario,
Canada N2L 3G1
Chem13News@uwaterloo.ca
From 1968 to 2019 - more than 50 years! - the Department of Chemistry at the University of Waterloo published an informal magazine for teachers of introductory chemistry courses, especially at the high school and year one college levels. Approximately 1,200 teachers from over 20 different countries continue to subscribe. Many of our authors are high school teachers.
Our publication online goes back to 2012 and is freely accessible! We encourage you to explore our archive of over 600 articles, lessons, and other chemistry teaching resources. These include:
Supplemental materials for articles
Browse through extra material to supplement current articles, themed activities, and old website material.
Our Timeline of Elements, Medeleev Mosaic and Periodic Table Projects
Collaborative student-designed projects. Access our free mobile app, mural and posters.
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University of Waterloo Chemistry Contests
Chem 13 News and Avogadro exams are offered onlne through the University of Waterloo every May. Register your students today!
University of Waterloo Science Outreach
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