National Institute of Open Schooling
p-Block Elements and Their Compounds – I
Lesson 21 in a series of 36 specifically focuses on elements and their compounds from groups 13, 14, and 15 on the periodic table — including boron, carbon, aluminum, silicon, nitrogen, and phosphorus. Classes learn how some of these...
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Properties of Matter
Never trust an atom; they make up everything! Young chemists make modeling dough and add another ingredient to change the properties. Scholars then compare the properties of emulsion to composite materials. A reading passage and analysis...
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Metals and Nonmetals
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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Chemical Names and Formulas
Abracadabra! Provide your class with the tools to perform a chemical "magic show" as they predict the charges of various ions, determine ionic compound formulas, and make observations to determine when a chemical reaction between...
National Institute of Open Schooling
Coordination Compounds
Cyanide, a coordination compound, is used in the extraction of gold and silver. Part 24 in the series of 36 delves into the world of coordination compounds. Classes learn, through readings, discussions, and answering questions, how to...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Aluminum
Information about the element, Aluminum, atomic number 13. Covers physical and atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, and permissible exposure limits. Also discusses the origin of its name, sources of aluminum, and uses for...
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services
Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Aluminum
A summary of information on aluminum, including history, basic data, uses and environmental impact.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Aluminum (Al)
A great WebElements site for all sorts of information on aluminum. Content includes a break-down of the essentials, a nice description of the element (complete with an audio version), and an overview of the isolation aluminum. aluminium....
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Aluminum
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia details the properties of aluminum, including its history, applications, characteristics, its isotopes, and some precautions about aluminum.
Other
Web ref.org: Aluminum
Here you can find a detailed overview of aluminum. Content includes a focus on aluminum's chemical properties, occurrence in nature, uses, and production.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Aluminum (Al)
Here you can find some great information about the 13th element in the periodic table, "aluminum." Content focuses on aluminum's electrons, where you can find aluminum in nature and in the home, and how aluminum combines with other...
Royal Society of Chemistry
Chemsoc: Aluminum
A short summary of some valuable information on aluminum.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Aluminum Melting Point
Read about the unique properties of aluminum, what its melting and boiling points are, its uses, and some facts about it.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Aluminum
Learn about the characteristics, properties, uses, and discovery of aluminum and find out where it is found.
Other
Recycling Revolution: Recycling Facts
Lists facts about recycling aluminum, paper, plastic, and glass, and about solid waste and landfills.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Fluorine
Here you can find some great information about the 9th element in the periodic table, "fluorine." Content focuses on fluorine's electrons, where you can find fluorine in nature and in the home, and how fluorine combines with other elements.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Phosphorus (P)
Here you can find some great information about the 15th element in the periodic table, "phosphorus." Content focuses on phosphorus' electrons, where you can find phosphorus in nature and in the home, and how phosphorus combines with...
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Chlorine (Cl)
The 17th element in the periodic table is defined, chlorine. Find out how many electrons chlorine has and where you can find it in nature and in the home.
University of Oregon
Museum of Natural and Cultural History: Rocks and Minerals: Everyday Uses
Click on the shelves in this virtual exhibition to learn about the many rocks and minerals that we use in our everyday lives.
Geographic
Photius: Tajikistan: Economy Index
Here you can find out about the current economic status of Tajikistan (as of 2007) from the CIA World Factbook. Click on the topics to gather the information.
Jewelry Central
Jewelry Central: Ruby
This commercial site gives information on rubies, including their physical properties and where they are found. Includes some details on how to choose a ruby for purchase.
Other
Container Recycling Institute: Facts & Statistics
Facts and stats about aluminum, plastic, glass and all containers.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Garry Knox Bennett
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Garry Knox Bennett is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculptures combing wood with various materials (metals, aluminum, and glass).
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