Chemistry in Society

Resource Collection

By Dr. Muhammad Ali Yousuf

Page updated on: December 09, 2017

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I don't teach this course as this is not my subject. But as part of my job responsibilties, I once created this list to help instructors whom I was hiring to teach this course. Here is that list (a bit outdated)

You may also go back to my main page, http://pages.jh.edu/~maliyou1/

Here are some links to books and related references for this course:

  1. Laboratory Manual - Chemistry in Context, 6PthP edition or 8the edition
  2. Chemistry in Context, 8PthP edition
  3. Chemistry in the Community: (ChemCom) 6PthP edition by American Chemical Society
  4. Chemistry in the Community Teacher's Resource Binder, 5PthP edition (Spiral-bound – 2006)
  5. Chemistry in the Community Activities Workbook, 4PthP edition by American Chemical Society
  6. Journal of Chemical Education
  7. Stanford Lesson Plans

Water Chemistry

  • Middle School Chemistry Chapter 5: The Water Molecule and Dissolving. Provides some basic labs and discussion ideas revolving around the topic. Readings
  • Water: Teacher’s guide (29 pages), lesson plans, student readers and more information. 5 lessons including two labs Teacher's guide
  • Water - a global experiment with hydrogels - Activities Activities
  • Chemistry in an Estuary - Teacher’s guide (33 pages) with many activities Teacher's guide
  • "Royal Society Of Chemistry, “Just Add Water – Peter Wothers Lecture”" Video
  • 40+ video lectures on water. The first one is “Just Add Water – Peter Wothers Lecture”, Video
  • Foul Water Lab PowerPoint
  • Foul Water Lab Readings
  • Freezing Point Depression Inquiry Lab PowerPoint
  • Graphing Inquiry Lab PowerPoint
  • Mixtures Lab PowerPoint
  • Properties of Water PowerPoint
  • Chemistry of Water - “Water: H2O Molecules Made Clear” explains how the structure and behavior of H2O in liquid form gives water its properties, and make it a chemical essential for life. (The Greek word for “life” is traced in a separate Word Root.) Also in this collection: a Victorian-era depiction of the water molecule; news stories on water and molecules from the NBC News Archives, and illustrations and tables on The Water Cycle, water quality and water use. Video
  • Oil Spills in Marine Enviornments Readings
  • Freshwater Pollution Testing Kit for 30 students Lab Kit
  • Water monitoring kits from LaMotte Lab Kit
  • How Do We Clean Up An Oil Spill? Experiment

    • Food Chemistry

  • "The Science and Scientists Behind the Food. CHEMISTRY LESSON #3: Heat of Solution is Cool. CHEMISTRY LESSON #4: Acids for Pickling" Teacher's guide
  • "IFT Experiments in Food Science – Proteins - Food Chemistry Experiments, Teacher’s Guide & Student’s Guide" Student’s guide
  • "IFT Experiments in Food Science – Enzymes - Enzymatic Browning of Apples" Teacher’s and Student’s guide
  • Experiment: Enzyme Chemistry – Learn more about how the enzymes in food create a chemical reaction that breaks down protein Experiment
  • Introduction to the Food Industry, 8 lessons Readings
  • Davis-McGibony, et.al., An Alternative Procedure for Carbohydrate Analysis of Bananas: Cheaper and Easier, Journal of Chemical Education, Vol. 83, No. 10, October 2006 (A set of three articles) Readings
  • Enzymes PowerPoint
  • Fats PowerPoint
  • Proteins PowerPoint
  • The Caloric Content of Peanuts PowerPoint
  • The Wonderful World of Carbohydrates PowerPoint
  • Vitamin C Lab PowerPoint
  • Vitamins/Minerals/Food/Additives PowerPoint
  • Chocolate Article + Worksheet Readings
  • Ice cream and Chemistry, Article, Teacher guide, students’ work sheet, references and other resources Readings
  • Artificial Sweeteners ChemMatters February, 1988 Readings
  • Gluten ChemMatters Feb 2012 Readings
  • "Peanut Brittle ChemMatters December, 1991 And Peanut Brittle Teacher info ChemMatters Dec 91" Readings
  • Chemistry of Chocolate: “The Chemistry of Chocolate” uses chocolate-making to illustrate and explain chemical reactions related to heat, melting point, and formation of crystal structures. Also in this collection: news stories from the NBC News Archives on the history of chocolate, and its health benefits; Scientific American articles, graphs and maps on worldwide production of cocoa beans and consumption of cocoa, largely in the form of chocolate. Video
  • "Cheeseburger Chemistry: Cheese - “The Chemistry of Cheese” (part of a 6-part Cheeseburger Chemistry series) uses cheese-making to explain protein denaturing, coagulation, and the difference between chemical and physical change. Also in this collection: news stories on Swiss cheese and Blue (or Bleu) cheese from the NBC News Archives, and graphs and charts on cheese production in the U.S." Video
  • "Cheeseburger Chemistry: Burgers - “The Chemistry of Burgers” (part of a 6-part Cheeseburger Chemistry series) outlines myoglobin protein structures and their chemical changes when exposed to heat — part of what turns a patty of red, raw ground beef into a tasty brown burger. Also in this collection: burger-related news stories from the archives of NBC News and Scientific American — plus a Burger-related NBC Learn video." Video
  • "Cheeseburger Chemistry: The Bun - “The Chemistry of Bread” (part of a 6-part Cheeseburger Chemistry series) uses bread-making to illustrate and explain how yeasts work to convert starches and sugars in flour to CO2 gas (fermentation); effects of heat on gas; and gluten protein structures. Also in this collection: news stories on bread-making and grain crops from the archives of NBC News and Scientific American, plus graphs, maps and charts on global wheat production and consumption." Video
  • "Cheeseburger Chemistry: Tomato - “The Chemistry of Tomatoes” (one in a 6-part Cheeseburger Chemistry series) outlines the role ethylene plays in ripening tomatoes (and other fruits); the role of lycopene in color change; anddiffusion of gas. Also in this collection: news stories on tomato mutation, genetic modification and ripening from the archives of NBC News and Scientific American, plus tables and maps on global tomato production, processing and consumption. And the first in our Chance Discoveries series: the story behind Post-it Notes." Video
  • "Cheeseburger Chemistry: Pickles - “The Chemistry of Pickles” (one in a 6-part Cheeseburger Chemistry series) describes the role offermentation, lactic acid, and pH in the process of pickling food to preserve it. (The Latin root of the word “preserve” is traced in a separate Word Root.) Also in this collection: news stories from the archives of NBC News and Scientific American on “bad” bacterial growth on food; the acidification and desalination of ocean water; plus a profile of a proud pickle-maker. Finally: a Pickle History Timeline, and a 1900 recipe for Green Sour Pickles." Video
  • "Cheeseburger Chemistry: Condiments - “The Chemistry of Condiments” (one in a 6-part Cheeseburger Chemistry series) uses ketchup, mustard and mayo to explain two different types of mixtures: suspensions and colloidal dispersions (emulsions). Two related Chemistry Now videos explain H2O and emulsions in more depth. Also in this collection: news stories from the archives of NBC News and Scientific American on mixtures; a 1910 recipe for “Mayonnaise Dressing” and, for fun, a history of salad dressings. Plus, a Chance Discovery story on how saccharin, cyclamate and aspartame were discovered" Video
  • "Chemistry of Pumpkin Pie - Most recipes for Thanksgiving pumpkin pies call for clove and nutmeg — two distinct spices that come from two nearly identical molecules: eugenol and isoeugenol. “The Chemical Bond Between Cloves and Nutmeg” explains how the strength and placement of just one chemical bond makes eugenol responsible for the taste and aroma of cloves, and isoeugenol responsible for the taste and aroma of nutmeg. Also in this Thanksgiving collection: some pumpkin history and background from the NBC Learn collections; facts and figures on pumpkins and spices; and a 1910 Army pumpkin pie recipe that calls for products with the molecular properties of both eugenol and isoeugenol." Video
  • Food Analysis - Testing Some Common Foods - Student Laboratory Kit Lab Kit
  • Vitamin C Analysis - Student Laboratory Kit Lab Kit
  • TLC of Fruit Juices - Student Laboratory Kit Lab Kit
  • The Sweet Science of Candymaking, article from ChemMatters Readings
  • Fermentable Foods: Trouble in Your Diet, article from ChemMatters (includes a teacher's guide Readings
  • Hot Peppers - Article Readings
  • The Big Reveal: What’s Behind Nutrition Labels Readings
  • Food Dye Chromatography - Student Laboratory Kit Lab Kit
  • Is There Sodium in Bananas? Flame Test Demonstration Kit Lab Kit
  • Lesson on Protiens Lesson Plan

    • Industrial Chemistry

  • "ChemCom Resources – Petroleum Unit - PowerPoints (about 10 presentations)" PowerPoint
  • Sulfuric acid production Video and Resources
  • Sodium production Video and Resources
  • Green Soap: An Extraction and Saponification of Avocado Oil Readings
  • Graphene: The Next Wonder Material? Readings
  • ChemMatters Videos: Graphene Video
  • ChemMatters Videos: Flavor chemistry Video
  • ChemMatters Videos: Pollution Video
  • Development of Baking Powder Lesson Plan Readings
  • Bakelite – Man and Material through History Lesson Plan
  • The Discovery of Fullerenes; Notes on discovery and applications Readings
  • Ink Chromatography Readings
  • Glue ChemMatters December, 2006 Readings
  • Polymers ChemMatters April, 1986 Readings
  • Silly Putty ChemMatters April, 1986 Readings
  • Following experiments come from Ref 1: Is it Pure or a Mixture? Chromatographic Study of Felt-Tip Pen Inks Experiment
  • Following experiments come from Ref 1: Why Do Plastics Get Sorted for Recycling? Properties of Common Plastics Experiment
  • Following experiments come from Ref 1: What Drugs are in an Analgesic Tablet? Identification by Thin-Layer Chromatography Experiment
  • Following experiments come from Ref 1: How is Aspirin Made? Experiment
  • "Chemistry of Soaps and Detergents - “It's a Wash: The Chemistry of Soap” explains how soap and detergents — surfactants — affect the surface tension of H2O to break up greasy dirt. We also profile 21st Century Chemist Facundo Fernandez at Georgia Tech, who uses chemistry to detect dangerous or ineffective fake pharmaceutical drugs and medicines. Also in this collection: news stories from the archives of NBC News and Scientific American on counterfeit drugs, and on hand-washing and the spread of germs and disease; plus, a history of soap timeline and Victorian-era soap recipes." Video
  • "Chemistry to Dye For: Dyes - An 18-year-old London chemistry student tries to make synthetic quinine for malaria treatment, and instead creates the first synthetic dye. We tell the story of this 1856 Chance Discovery that transformed the textile industry worldwide. We also profile a 21st century chemist, Purdue's Mary Wirth, whose nanomaterials research makes cancer “markers” easier to detect in blood tests. Also in this collection: news stories from the archives of NBC News and Scientific American on food and fabric dyes, and cancer screening; and charts showing just how small “nanoscale” is." Video
  • "Common Scents: Chemistry of Smell - Smell that? Our sense of smell is a complex set of chemical reactions. We profile 21st Century Chemist Nate Lewis, who's working to develop an artificial “nose” that can help detect odors, including hazardous gases and chemicals. A story on the carvone molecule adds information on how the nose distinguishes odors. Also in this collection: news stories from the archives of NBC News and Scientific American on air testing, sense of smell (human and canine) — and a Periodic Table of “Smellements.”" Video
  • "Cleaning The Ocean: Chemistry of Dispersants - On the anniversary of the final capping of the gushing oil well in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, we explain the chemistry of dispersants and immiscibles, in “How to Wash an Ocean.” We also mark the International Year of Chemistry with a video outlining chemistry's “10 Big Questions,” as selected by our content partner, Scientific American. Also in this issue: news stories from the archives of NBC News and Scientific American on the Gulf oil spill and cleanup; a slide show on the oil spill's impact on birds and wetlands, and a chart comparing several notable oil spills." Video
  • "Chemistry of Plastics: Polyethylene - So much of what we wear, sit on, use and touch every day is made, at least in part, of polymer plastics. “Chance Discoveries: Polyethylene” tells the story of how the world's most used plastic was first formed and developed into the “miracle” material of post-WWII America (as explained in a 1945 filmstrip, “The Kingdom of Plastics.”) Also in this collection: news stories from the archives of NBC News and Scientific American on plastics-related health and environmental concerns." Video
  • "Chemistry of Cellophane - A Swiss chemist tries to stain-proof tablecloths by coating them with a viscous cellulose-based liquid, but it peels off in clear sheets when it dries. That new material, when refined, revolutionizes the way food is packaged and sold. Also in this collection: news stories from the archives of NBC News and Scientific American on food packaging, and vintage cellophane ads. We also profile Georgia Tech molecule designer Stefan France, who hopes his work will stop or slow effects in the brain of diseases such as Alzheimer's." Video
  • Do you want Biodiesel with that? ChemCom article April 2005 Readings
  • Electric Car - ChemMatters article Readings
  • Electric Car - ChemMatters Teacher's guide
  • Chemiluminescent Elephant's Toothpaste - Chemical Demonstration Kit Lab Kit

    • Air Chemistry

  • Air Pollution, by Hinch - An article from the Journal of Chemical Education Readings
  • Air Pollution Studies - The ring oven technique, An article from the Journal of Chemical Education Readings
  • Demonstrating the Chemistry of Air Pollution, An article from the Journal of Chemical Education Readings
  • How NASA Tracks Air Pollution from Space Video
  • Classroom Illustrations of Acidic Air Pollution Using Nylon Fabric, An article from the Journal of Chemical Education Activities
  • Air pollution PowerPoint
  • Gas Laws PowerPoint
  • The Earth’s Atmosphere PowerPoint
  • Following experiments come from Ref 1: What Am I Breathing? Preparation and Properties of 02 and C02 Experiment
  • Acid Rain Experiments – Measuring pH Experiment
  • "Carbon, Captured: Carbon Dioxide - “The Chemistry of CO2: Carbon Dioxide,” uses CO2's molecular structure to explain and illustrate the Octet Rule (Rule of 8); and examines CO2's role in carbonation, the carbon cycle, and the Earth's atmosphere, surface temperature, and ocean acidity. Also in this collection: stories from the NBC Learn-NSF “Changing Planet” series; stories on CO2 emissions, capture and storage from the archives of NBC News and Scientific American; and charts and graphs on CO2 output trends." Video
  • Background reading for air pllution 1 Readings
  • Background reading for air pllution 2 Readings
  • Background reading for air pllution 3 Readings
  • pH scale activity Readings
  • In the Fog about Smog Readings
  • Ozone: Our Global Sunscreen Readings
  • Make Your Own Ozone Test Paper - Student Laboratory Kit Lab Kit

    • Nuclear Chemistry

  • An Environmental Chemistry Experiment - The Determination of Radon Levels in Water, An article from the Journal of Chemical Education Readings
  • "Nuclear Energy - A resource manual for middle school teachers - Selected chapters with activities for Teaching Fundamental Concepts of Nuclear Energy and Related Topics" Readings
  • Following experiments come from Ref 1: Measurement of Radon in Air. Am I Breathing Radioactive Particles? Experiment

    • Miscellaneous

  • Sherlock Holmes and the Nebulous Nitro, An article from the Journal of Chemical Education Readings
  • A Chemical Party, An article from the Journal of Chemical Education Readings
  • Nature: Self-Healing Polymers and Other Improved Materials, An article from the Journal of Chemical Education Readings
  • Middle School Chemistry, More than 690 pages of notes, ideas, activities etc on Chemistry in general. Readings, Activities, etc
  • Green Chemistry - Test Questions and many other resources Readings
  • OpenStax Chemistry, Electronic Book and PowerPoint slides (20+ chapters) Book and PowerPoints
  • Perfumery: the molecular art form Readings
  • "Chemistry of Fear and Fright - Are you arachnophobic? Acrophobic? Ophidiophobic (afraid of snakes)? “Chemistry of Fear and Fright” explains how two hormones, adrenaline and cortisol, work to trigger a cascade of “fight or flight” fear responses when you're confronted by a spider, great height or snake. Also in this collection: news stories from the archives of NBC News and Scientific American on common fears and phobias; a Word Root on the origin of “phobia”; and a photo slide show of common fear response triggers." Video
  • Smartphones: Smart Chemistry, article from ChemMatters (also includes a teaher's guide) Readings
  • Smartphones: Smart Chemistry, TG from ChemMatters (also includes an article from the same journal) Teacher's guide
  • The Science of Sleep - Article Readings
  • Drivers, Start Your (Electric) Engines! Readings
  • Aspirin Testing - Student Laboratory Kit Lab Kit
  • Metals and Hydrogen Cars Lesson Plan
  • Hydrogen Powered Cars Lesson Plan
  • An Introduction to Carbon Nanotubes Lesson Plan
  • Hot Wire Chemical Vapor Deposition Lesson Plan
    1. Freshwater Pollution Testing Kit for 30 students
    2. Water monitoring kits from LaMotte
    3. Food Analysis - Testing Some Common Foods - Student Laboratory Kit
    4. Vitamin C Analysis - Student Laboratory Kit
    5. TLC of Fruit Juices - Student Laboratory Kit
    6. Food Dye Chromatography - Student Laboratory Kit
    7. Is There Sodium in Bananas? Flame Test Demonstration Kit
    8. Chemiluminescent Elephant's Toothpaste - Chemical Demonstration Kit
    9. Make Your Own Ozone Test Paper - Student Laboratory Kit
    10. Aspirin Testing - Student Laboratory Kit
    11. Electrolysis Reactions - Super Value Laboratory Kit for 30 students
    12. Preparation of Polyvinyl Alcohol and Slime
    13. Polyvinyl Alcohol Solution, 4%, Aqueous, 500 mL