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Bonding Basics - Covalent Bonds
In this chemistry learning exercise, students complete the chart for each of the given elements by naming the number of protons, electrons, Valence electrons, and the electrons used to fill the outer shell. Then they complete each...
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Compound Exercise
In this chemistry worksheet, students name each of the listed compounds on the sheet. Then they compare each of the compounds to those of the periodic table.
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Protons, Neutrons and Electrons
In this chemistry learning exercise, students use the periodic table to complete the chart shown, filling in all of the missing information in the blank spaces. They identify and describe various elements found in the periodic table.
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Periodic Table Puzzle
In this chemistry activity, students use the clues given at the bottom of the sheet to solve the crossword puzzle on the Periodic Table. They describe the number of protons and electrons some elements posses, as well as identify their...
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Introduction to Biomolecules
Students are introduced to biomolecules and their roles in livin systems. They are introduced to the "Elements of Life." Students write down and define the "Elements of Life." They are asked why they think those elements are essential...
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Carbon: Structure Matters
Young scholars read the Who We Are Section on Calfee Designs Webpage and discuss carbon usage. They work in pairs to look up the minerals diamond and graphite then create a chart on the properties of each mineral then compare how they...
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Organic Matter in Soils
Students recognize the presence of organic matter in soils from their immediate area and recognize which soil sample contains the highest concentration of organic matter.
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Tread Lightly: Low Carbon Lunch
Students create a flowchart of the carbon footprint of food from production to disposal. In this biology lesson, students brainstorm ways to reduce greenhouse gases by smart food choices. They create a blog promoting ways to eat low...
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Elements Found in Living Things
In this elements worksheet, students review the most common elements found in living things. Students color in two pictures with the percentages of the elements found in that living thing.
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Proteins
In this biology activity, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to types of proteins. There are 22 biology terms located in the word search.
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Chemistry Equations
In this chemistry worksheet, students balance the list of equations given using their knowledge of the Periodic table. There are 27 equations to solve on the sheet.
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Primary Producers
Middle schoolers examine the role of carbon in the oceans and how phytoplankton determine the levels present. In groups, they practice measuring primary productivity using two methods. They use the internet to research the role of...