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Chemistry

For Students 9th - 11th
In this chemistry learning exercise, students classify each chemical compound as a ketone, amine, aldehyde, or ether. Students also write a condensed formula and classification for the given organic products.
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Structure of Matter

For Students 5th - 8th
In this matter worksheet, students review the structure of matter including elements, atoms, and the periodic table. This worksheet is a graphic organizer.
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Atoms

For Students 10th - 11th
In this neutral atoms worksheet, students identify various neutral atoms found on the periodic table. They determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons for each neutral atom listed on the sheet. Students also identify that Z...
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Periodic Table Stack Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this science worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the theme of the worksheet. They also work on the skills of spelling and word recognition.
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Kalzium

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore an interactive program about the periodic table. They use the Kalzium software to dynamically explore the relationships between elements, the periodic table and properties of the elements.
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Using several learning modalities to teach about the Periodic Table.

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Pupils identify how to relate the position of an element in the periodic table to its atomic number and atomic mass. They identify how to use the periodic table to identify metals, semimetals, nonmetals, and halogens, and also, alkaline...
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Periodic Table & Its Trends

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars review atomic structure and then participate in a activity in which they categorize several "elements" into some form of order based on their properties. They discuss the trends they see. They also practice several...
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Periodic Table & Its Trends-Day 1

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students are introduced to the periodic table. They find the common trends among the electron configurations and the names of certain groups of the table. Students explore the atomic mass, atomic number, mass number, mass and charge...
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Periodic History

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students gain a perspective in the development of chemistry. They understand some of the topics in their text and the ongoing nature of research. They then will be able to see the trends of the periodic table first hand through their own...
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Properties of Elements

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore information about the periodic table of elements. Using the Internet, 8th graders choose one element to research. They complete an "Adopt and Element" information sheet. Using Microsoft Word, students create an...
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Metals for Minting

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars study the Periodic Table to investigate basic properties of metals used to make coins. They discuss how historic events like the Civil War and Gold Rush had a direct impact on the trime.
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The Periodic Table

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the history and development of the periodic table and properties of elements. They complete worksheets, take notes during a teacher-led discussion, and produce their own periodic table.
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Chemical Families

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders describe that matter is made of minute particles called atoms, explain structure and properties of atoms, classify chemicals, locate chemicals on the periodic table, and play Jeopardy.
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Your Body's Building Blocks

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the elements of the Periodic Table as they relate to the building blocks of the body. They experiment to measure the amount of iron in the body.