Mrs. Zuber is one of the 6th grade science teachers at Iselin middle school. But, she also runs the chemistry club at Iselin middle school. Mrs. Zuber decided to make the chemistry club when Iselin middle school needed more science clubs.
Panther Press: What are you planning to do for the chemistry club this year?
Mrs. Zuber: In chemistry club this year it’s gonna be a little different from last year where I did projects and experiments every single week. But, there wasn’t enough time for learning. So this year we’re going to be breaking everything down from the beginning of chemistry to more advanced chemistry by the end of the year. So we’re going to be doing a lot of molecules, atoms, we’re gonna be learning about the periodic table and who formed it, why they formed it, and why we still use it today. We will be doing a mixture of games, activities, and crafts as well as experiments. So there will still be lots of cool experiments.
Press: Will you be doing experiments every single day?
Mrs. Zuber: No. Not every class will be an experiment. Because, sometimes we have to learn before we experiment. So, when we have one class where we’re learning and then we have an activity like a simulation like the one we had in our last class, sometimes the next class will be followed either by a really fun activity that you can all do together or an experiment.
Press: What are some of the topics that you are planning to teach this year?
Mrs. Zuber: The process of building a molecule, how molecules react to each other, the periodic table, the history of it, the new advances in it, followed by isotopes, and the speed of reaction.
Press: Is it okay for anyone to drop out of the club if they want to?
Mrs. Zuber: Absolutely. So remember this is a club it should be a club. And if you’re not finding chemistry club as fun as you thought it would be, or chemistry is just not for you. Of course, any person can drop out as long as they do the kind of letting me know. So, any student who does not want to be part of the chemistry club can email me at my school and I can invite another club member on the waiting list.
Press: Can students on the waiting list join if someone drops out of the club?
Mrs. Zuber: Yes.
Press: What is the limit of students for this club?
Mrs. Zuber: 32.
Press: What do you think will be most exciting about this club?
Mrs. Zuber: Well learning about chemistry.
Press: What might students learn from this club?
Mrs. Zuber: The process of building a molecule, how molecules react to each other, the periodic table, the history of it, the new advances in it, followed by isotopes, and the speed of reaction.
Press: What are your opinions about this club?
Mrs. Zuber: I think it’s going to go great and I want to make it really fun.
Press: What gave you the idea to start this club?
Mrs. Zuber: I heard that they needed more science clubs. I’ve taught chemistry before so I thought what better way than to make a chemistry club and help students who want to learn more about chemistry.
Press: What are some of the first few topics that you will be teaching for the chemistry club?
Mrs. Zuber: The process of building a molecule, how molecules react to each other, the periodic table, the history of it, the new advances in it, followed by isotopes, and the speed of reaction.
Press: What kinds of activities will be in the chemistry club?
Mrs. Zuber: So, there will be some activities that will be related to lessons but also some holiday crafts.
Press: Will you be only teaching chemistry at the chemistry club?
Mrs. Zuber: So if a topic that I’m teaching goes out of the chemistry field like physics or space or something else I will definitely teach about it as well.
Press: Is the chemistry club after school?
Mrs. Zuber: Yes.
Press: If so what time does it start and end after school?
Mrs. Zuber: 3:05 p.m. – 3:50 p.m..
Press: Thank you for your time.