CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 2.1 Elements and Compounds
Learn how basic elements form molecules to support life.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Lewis Dot Structures of Covalent Compounds
Short slide show provides basic information about drawing Lewis dot structures for covalent compounds. Starts with anatomy of the atom, and then shows the relationship between atomic particles and the Periodic Table of Elements. Offers...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Chemical Composition
Chemical composition is a section of a larger overview on Chemistry, covering a variety of aspects. This section focuses on elements, atoms, compounds, and structure. Examples, formulas, and pictures are provided.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Compounds
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Investigates compounds and their properties, the elements that form them, and their structure.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Compounds
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores compounds and their properties, the elements that form them, and their structure.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Organic Compounds
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The main chemical components of living organisms are known as organic compounds and are built around the element carbon. Living things are made up of very large...
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: Mighty Molecules
In this activity, students construct models of molecules using marshmallows and gum drops.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Science: Molecules
Kid's learn about the science of the molecules. Tiny chemistry and compounds of atoms and elements make up all matter.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Mixtures and Solutions
This unit covers introductory concepts of mixtures and solutions. Students think about how mixtures and solutions, and atoms and molecules can influence new technologies developed by engineers. The first lesson explores the fundamentals...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: What Is Matter?
[Free Registration/Login Required] Discover the composition of matter and the relationship between matter, atoms, and elements. Students will learn the differences between elements and compounds, and how molecules are formed. Chemical...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Physical Science: Types of Matter
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses elements, atoms, compounds, molecules, and crystals. Looks at mixture and different types of them.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Chemical Reactions: Lesson 4
This lesson will present a basic understanding of the periodic chart of elements and how to predict chemical reactions based on given information. It is 4 of 9 in the series titled "Chemical Reactions."
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: What Is Chemistry All About?
Covering a range of eight topics related to chemistry, this resource provides a wealth of information complete with pictures, charts, graphs, and examples. Includes information on elements, compounds, atoms, molecules, structures,...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Naming Chemical Substances
As part of the "Basic Atomics" section of the Virtual Textbook, this site examines basic chemical nomenclature and covers a variety of subjects related to chemical substances. Other topic covered include naming the elements, binary...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Organic Chemistry
Kids learn about organic chemistry including the importance of carbon, organic molecules, compounds, hydrocarbons, synthesis, and functional groups.
Other
Virtual Chembook: Density Applications With Gases
DENSITY is a physical property of matter, as each element and compound has a unique density associated with it. Density defined in a qualitative manner as the measure of the relative "heaviness" of objects with a constant volume. For...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Chemical Reactions: Lesson 6
This lesson will present a basic understanding of the periodic chart of elements and how to predict chemical reactions based on given information. It is 6 of 9 in the series titled "Chemical Reactions."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Chemical Reactions: Lesson 9
This lesson will present a basic understanding of the periodic chart of elements and how to predict chemical reactions based on given information. It is 9 of 9 in the series titled "Chemical Reactions."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry Simulation: Air Matters
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore the composition of air and learn about the different atoms and molecules that we breathe every day.
Geography 4 kids
Geography4 kids.com: Cycling Phosphorus
An essential element in the ecosystem is phosphorus. Discover the phosphorus cycle, what depends upon it, and how it works.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Characteristics of Matter
Find out the basic characteristics and main properties of all matter.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Comparing and Contrasting Matter
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a guided activity to help students compare different types of matter: atoms and molecules, elements and compounds, mixtures and solutions. It corresponds to Virginia science SOL 5.4.
Other
Science Alive: What Is Organic Chemistry?
This reading/lesson plan introduces students to the concept of organic chemistry.
Other
Science Alive: The Many Faces of Steroids
This reading is an introduction to the great variety of steroids and their many different uses.