Organic Chemistry Lesson Plans

Learners explain why certain organic mechanisms happen. For this organic chemistry lesson, students draw the reaction mechanism using Scriblink. They complete a graded worksheet after the lesson.

Young scholars examine how to analyze the contents of foods. They will be introduced to some of the basics of human nutrition as well as organic chemistry. The team will work on balancing the individual meals to provide a comprehensive, balanced meal plan.

Eleventh graders investigate properties and common uses of some synthetic organic compounds as well as learn basic structures and properties. The culminating activity includes creating a time line of the discoveries or inventions of synthetic organic compound.

Students analyze and identify polymers and polymerization reactions. They explore how they are formed as well as list their characteristics, main types and recognize their properties. Statements are given to explain when dehydration occurs between two monomer molecules.

Young scholars investigate the properties of matter. In this properties of matter lesson plan, students observe containers of different metals and discuss their properties including density. Young scholars find the density of an unknown metal and of irregular objects. They experiment to show diffusion in liquids, polarity in liquids and they examine the physical properties of ionic and molecular solids. They conclude the lesson plan investigating bond types and physical properties in solids.

Students study the difference between a mixture and a compound. They review filtration and distillation and then explore chromatographic separation. They complete an experiment in which they use chromatography to identify the active ingredients in over-the-counter analgesics.

Young scholars investigate the uses of pesticides and the pros and cons of their use. In this pesticides lesson, students observe simulations of the three classes of pesticides and the effects or actions each has. Young scholars answer 3 follow up questions about pesticide use after observing the simulations.

Young scholars create a painting that clearly exemplifies the use of primary pigments to make secondary pigments. They demonstrate the distinction between value and saturation. They explain the affect of adjacent colors on each other and discuss Wright's use of color in The Blacksmith's Shop.

Students study how a mass spectrometer works by analyzing isotopic abundance from the mass spectrum of an element. They identify a compound from a mass spectra.

Students use the scientific process of investigation to explore the mechanics of making ice cream, bread, pancakes, Kool-Aid and cake. They research foods and agriculture from the 1930's.