Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molecular Shapes

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive activity from ChemThink, students will learn about covalent molecules and how the VSEPR theory predicts the shapes of covalently-bonded molecules.
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

For Students 9th - 10th
Why does the shape of a molecule matter? Learn about how the shape of the molecule not only determines the molecule's properties but also whether it reacts or not. This tutorial reviews of VSEPR and molecular geometry.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Molecule Shapes

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore molecule shapes by building molecules in 3D. How does molecule shape change with different numbers of bonds and electron pairs? Find out by adding single, double or triple bonds and lone pairs to the central atom. Then, compare...
Handout
Towson University

Towson University: Shapes of Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
This chemistry class printout details the main points of molecular geometry and explains bond hybridization and bond angles.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Molecular Geometry

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The following online tutorial explains the basis of VSEPR theory. It helps students predict the shapes of molecules and polyatomic ions using VSEPR theory and it...