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- 7th
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Students explore the history and basic principles of chemistry. They conduct experiments and observe demonstrations on ionic and covalent bonding, oxidation, reduction reactions, and acid/base identification. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students design and perform simple inquiry investigations in order to answer a question posed by the instructor. They combine specific amounts of sodium bicarbonate, calcium chloride, and phenol red in a closed zip lock bag system. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students examine the observed world, molecular world, and the symbolic world of chemistry. They observe a demonstration of the conductivity of solutions, describe the properties of acids and bases, and predict the outcome of solution reactions. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the concept of molecular modeling and differentiate between saturated and unsaturated compounds. In small groups, they identify molecular formulas, complete a chart comparing alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes, and construct a model of a simple hydrocarbon molecule using a molecular model kit. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students are introduced to the analysis of health risks in the laboratory, particularly from vapors from organic solvents. They consider quantitative measure of risk such as threshold limit values (TLVs), the amount of the compound that is used in a laboratory experiment, and the volume and ventilation rate of the laboratory under consideration. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students prepare a nonaqueous surface coating by first making a polymeric resin and then adding an organic solvent. There product is a basic varnish that hardens by loss of organic solvent to the air. Students make a simple paint by adding pigment to the varnish. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students convert between formulas and names of common organic compounds. They create paper representations and 3 dimensional models of organic compounds. In addition, they identify each compound by name and formula. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students use a series of hands-on labs and activities, practice problems, discussions and writing assignments, students investigate about fertilizer chemistry as they break compounds into ions, make a fertilizer and test various fertilizers for phosphate content. They answer the questions of what nutrients are required by plants, how these nutrients are obtained and the issues related to fertilizers. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students engage in a study of nanotechnology that is meant to be an enrichment to the already established chemistry curriculum of high school. They are encouraged to make connections to daily life. The lesson includes background information for the teacher. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the concept of organic chemistry and biochemistry. In groups, they develop a lab to test their hypotheses they developed in an earlier lesson. As the experiment is occuring, they must identify all chemical reaction. Full Review »

