Demonstrating of heat changes is done on the overhead projector by
illuminating the red fluid in a nonmercury thermometer using a simple and
inexpensive apparatus. The setup, which consists of an alcohol
thermometer inserted in a 50-mL plastic tissue culture dish, is placed on
a transparency slide marked with divisions that match the readings on the
thermometer. Demonstrations that provide dramatic heat changes are
described, including chemical reactions , dissolving of solutes and
simulation of flameless ration heaters and commercial hot and cold packs.
The "Chemistry Teacher Connection" (CTC) is especially for high school chemistry teachers. For only $40/year, it offers an online-only subscription to CLIC along with membership in the Division of Chemical Education, normally $65/year. CTC subscribers receive access to all articles and supplements from 1996 through the current issue.
Through special arrangement with the ACS, JCE High School CLIC is now able to provide subscribers with online access to Chemical & Engineering News articles that have been selected specifically for secondary science instructors and their students.
Occasionally, collections of JCE back issues become available for donation to individual teachers, schools, or libraries. JCE matches collections with interested recipients. Recipients pay shipping costs or pick up the collection.