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The World of Molecules

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate molecules through 2 demonstrations and writing formulas for molecules given the oxidation states of the atoms. For this molecules lesson plan, students observe iron filings being separated from salt and pepper using...
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Household Chemistry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use indicator paper to determine if substances are acidic, basic, or neutral. They test for Ph levels in them. They investigate the effect of oxygen on darkening fruit cut and exposed to the air. They observe vitamin C as an...
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Worksheet
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Plate Tectonics

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, middle schoolers use basic scientific concepts to complete the series of puzzles that are intended to increase science literacy and focusing upon plate tectonics.
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Types of Chemical Reactions

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students are given directions about three types of reactions and how to write balanced equations for each. They then are given ten practice problems to complete using the information given.
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Types of Chemical Reactions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students read about the 3 types of chemical equations and how to write balanced ionic equations. Students are given 5 equations to balance, write the type of reaction, write the total ionic equation,...
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Balancing Redox Reactions

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this redox reactions worksheet, students balance six acidic solution reactions and six basic solution reactions. Oxidation and reduction numbers are given.
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Handout
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Rules for Balancing REDOX Equations: (Half-Reaction Method)

For Students 11th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students read the instructions of how to work with the following: acidic and basic solutions, total and net ionic equations, and how to relate these to each other.
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Using Maps To Make Public Health Decisions Case Study: Wildfires in Mexico 2000

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study environmental health. Using actual NOAA satellite imagery, students investigate the basic concepts of mapping. They explore the relationship between monitoring satellite images and public health decision making.
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Handout
National Institute of Open Schooling

p-Block Elements and Their Compounds – II

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Ozone, made of three bonded oxygen atoms, is found 15-30 km above Earth, has a strong smell, is blue, and blocks sunlight from hitting the surface of Earth. The 22nd lesson in a series of 36 specifically focuses on the important elements...
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Using Rocks and Ores Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemistry activity, students answer 15 short answer questions about rocks and ores. They explore write balanced chemical reactions from word equations given.
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Word Equation Questions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemical equations worksheet, high schoolers are given 37 word equations and they complete each by filling in the product or reactant that is missing using words.
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Handout
National Institute of Open Schooling

Hydrogen and s-Block Elements

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Lesson 19 in the series of 36 analyzes the element hydrogen and the s-block elements. Through readings, answering questions, and discussion, learners write about and explain their occurrence, physical and chemical properties, and uses. 
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EMD PTE

For Students 9th - 12th
You can't tell by the title, but this is a functional periodic table of elements. Incorporating bright colors, lucid text, and easily operated features, this application serves as a valuable reference tool for your chemistry class.
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Minerals of the Earth

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Unearth this gem of a resource to use in your geology unit! With colorful images, bullet-point text, and links to related videos, it deals with the characteristics, properties, and identification of minerals. There are also slides...
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National Institute of Open Schooling

Nomenclature and General Principles

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Carbon, the base for all organic compounds, exists in nature in its purest form as graphite or diamonds. The 25th lesson in a series of 36 teaches pupils the nomenclature of organic compounds. Learners read about how to use the IUPAC...
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American Chemical Society

Entropy and Enthalpy Changes

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
My room isn't messy — it's a scientific experiment in entropy! Scholars investigate entropy, enthalpy, and spontaneity through a guided procedure and set of questions. The lesson connects the Second Law of Thermodynamics, energy transfer...
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Unit Plan
Royal Society of Chemistry

Metals—Gifted and Talented Chemistry

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Malleable, magnetic, mesmerizing metals! Pupils love learning about metallic elements, especially through the hands-on activities in an engaging lesson plan. The resource provides thorough instruction on the properties of metals, the...
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Chemical Equations and Stoichiometry

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemical equations worksheet, students write ten combustion equations given a hydrocarbon compound. They write the equations and balance each.
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Batteries

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this battery worksheet, students answer 14 questions about primary cell batteries, secondary cell batteries, and how batteries are charged. They calculate the rates of discharge for given batteries.
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Using Magnetotactic Bacteria to Study Natural Selection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars observe bacteria that are able to orient themselves using the Earth's magnetic field.They comprehend the difference between anaerobic and aerobic organisms. Students can tell the difference of the shape of magnetic force...
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Air Pollution

For Students 7th - 12th
For this air pollution worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by reviewing the different types and sources of air pollution. This worksheet has 13 terms to place into the puzzle.
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Worksheet
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What Information is on the Periodic Table?

For Students 6th - 10th
In this elements activity, students review the information that is found on a periodic table including atomic mass, chemical symbol, atomic, number, and electron configuration. This activity has 7 fill in the blank questions.
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Identifying Reaction Types

For Students 9th - 12th
In this reactions worksheet, students are given nine chemical reactions to identify as single replacement, double replacement, synthesis or decomposition reactions.
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How do they make glass into different shapes?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the process of glass blowing.In this simulation of glass blowing experiments students experiment how glass is formed and why not all glass is the same.