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Worksheet
Curated OER

Magnesium: From Sea Water to Fireworks

For Students 7th - 10th
In this magnesium worksheet, students read about how magnesium is extracted from sea water and the different uses of magnesium. Then students complete 4 short answer questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Metals

For Students 10th - 11th
In this chemistry worksheet, learners use the clues at the bottom of the sheet to complete the crossword puzzle on metals. There are 21 clues to solve on the sheet.
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Activity
It's About Time

Metals and Nonmetals

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Did you know you can melt the metal gallium with just the heat of your hand? Pupils observe and test materials in order to classify them as metal or non-metal. A reading passage and analysis questions wrap up the lesson. 
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Lesson Plan
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A Burst of Light: Mineral Use in Fireworks

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars examine the role of minerals in industries. They use minerals that are found in the grocery store to complete flame tests. They complete an experiment using fireworks.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Conversion Factors

For Students 9th - 12th
In this conversion factor learning exercise, learners convert 15 problems within the SI system of measurement. They show their work and indicate the proper units.
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Lesson Plan
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Conversion Factors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this conversion factors worksheet, students convert 15 measurements from one unit in the SI system of measurement to another unit. Students show their work and indicate the unit of measurement. Conversion factors are given.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Burst of Light

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students discover the many uses of minerals in industry. They use minerals to conduct flame tests and to demostrate color. They practice safety tips in the lab.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Hot Meals on Hand

For Students 8th - 11th
In this exothermic reactions worksheet, learners read about how commercial hot meals are heated through the use of exothermic reactions. They graph data of temperature and time elapsed for hot meals and answer two questions about the graph.