Handling a solid mixture can segregate its particles by size. A simple, visually-compelling demonstration shows students how stirring or pouring can segregate a mixture and create a nonuniform sample. The demonstration uses colored beads and other inexpensive, readily-available materials. The demonstration has proven useful for illustrating the importance of sample handling for students studying analytical chemistry and environmental chemistry.
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.