Investigating Popcorn. The properties of popcorn are examined in three articles in this issue: the JCE Featured Molecules looks at the chemistry of popcorn and the polymers of glucose; a laboratory uses the popping of individual popcorn kernels to help students develop graphing skills and an understanding of linear relationships; and the JCE Classroom Activity investigates microwave popcorn, the process of microwave-promoted popping, and the materials involved (water, vegetable oils, starch, and special packaging materials).
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.
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