Molecule Lesson Plans

Students calculate the size of a molecule. In this molecules and their sizes lesson plan, students find the size of an oleic acid molecule by using a measured amount of drops of oleic acid to find the volume of the sample, the thickness of one molecule, the volume of one molecule and finally the mass of one molecule using the density.

In this lesson 6th graders are to use ArcView program to create their own molecules and explore the ready made molecules. They are to use the PowerPoint program to demonstrate their ability to explain these molecules they have created.

In this lesson students find moles and molecules used when a candle burns. In this moles and molecules lesson plan, students calculate the initial mass of a candle and the mass of a candle after it burns for 3 minutes. They calculate the mass lost when the candle was burning and determine the number of moles and molecules of hydrocarbons used in the chemical reaction.

Learners investigate molecules through 2 demonstrations and writing formulas for molecules given the oxidation states of the atoms. In this molecules lesson plan, learners observe iron filings being separated from salt and pepper using a magnet. They also observe a comb that has been rubbed with wool near 1 cm pieces of paper. Learners form molecules given atoms and their oxidation numbers.

5th graders engage in a study of the three states of matter by roleplaying becoming molecules in various situations. Then they construct diagrams depicting the movement of molecules found within the three types of states. 5th graders also define the three states of matter in detail.

Students build efficient electrophoresis systems for less than $15.00 each and use them to demonstrate electrophoresis ability of stain molecules and materials such as DNA.. They know that electrophoresis is a technique used for the separation of molecule by means of electric current.

Students describe the effects of temperature on water in terms of the Kinetic Molecular Theory. They conduct an investigation to see what effect changes in temperature have on the movement of water molecules.

In this lesson learners investigate the use of Vitamin E to prevent aging of cells. In this Vitamin E lesson plan, learners use apples and bananas and coat the surface of slices with oil, Vitamin E, and water. They place each in a petri dish and cover them to observe oxidation over time. In this lesson learners answer 8 discussion questions about their results and how Vitamin E may inhibit aging by protecting phospholipid and glycolipid molecules in the cell membranes.

This lesson has students choreograph and perform a dance to simulate transcription/translation of the DNA molecule to make a protein

Learners discover the water molecule. They relate its molecular characteristics to its physical characteristics. They observe demonstrations and make observations and predictions.