'Organic Chemistry Teaching Tools' uses side-by-side models; step-by-step mechanisms; interactive equations and lots of animation to appreciate the patterns in organic chemistry. We use the same Adobe Flash that drives animation across the internet to ensure that it flies fast across your network. We also use MDL Chime, the chemistry community tool to display molecular models like these:

The examples above are static, but our 'real models' have a good amount of chemistry information which we explain as you need it. For instance, when you teach about ‘cis and trans' you can use a ‘sculpt' feature to rotate single bonds but not double bonds. Or when you compare benzene with phenol you'll see how their charge is distributed. Above all, you will appreciate having easy access to these models, and knowing what to do with them, built into our topics and animation. The free video below also shows what's possible.

Does Chime do more than show ball and stick models?

Yes. These videos show how to unlock information inside the ball and stick models.  

Tutorial - Atoms, Angles, Distances - how to take measurements from a Chime model (3 min Flash video for broadband - 11Mb)

Tutorial - Advanced features made easy - how to twist models with Sculpt mode and play with surfaces (Flash video for broadband - 12Mb)

How do I get Chime?

The CD-ROM copies it to your machine. It's found on the web and worth having.