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The Iron Cheesebox

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers describe the oxidation/reduction reactions that are involved in the corrosion of iron in seawater.  In this marine sanctuary lesson students study the steps in conserving marine archaeological artifacts. 
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Rusting: A Form of Oxidation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils observe and record the corrosive nature of oxidation-reduction reactions, and determine the electro-chemical series of selected metals.
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What a Can Can Do

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Pupils explore properties of cans (including aluminum and steel) as they rotate through stations. They experiment with magnets, weight differences, resistance to corrosion and temperature conductivity.
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The Amazing Mathematical Race: Boxing the Rare Element

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students enter a race against time to determine the maximum sized box that can be formed from a standard sheet of copy paper. The boxes are to be used to contain a valuable and rare element which is light as cotton and corrosive to all...
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The Transfer of Energy 2: Electrochemistry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study about electrochemistry by increasing their understanding of electron transfer and its role in chemical changes. They explain that energy appears in different forms. Heat energy is in the disorderly motion of molecules.
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Understanding Scientific and Social Implications: Acid Rain

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the social and scientific implications of acid rain. In this acid rain lesson plan, students read an article about acid rain, the causes of acid rain, the effects of acid rain on the environment and the proposals to...
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Periodic Behavior of Oxides

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the properties of oxides and observe their periodic trends. In this behavior of oxides lesson plan, students experiment with metallic oxides and non-metallic oxides to determine if they are acid, basic or amphoteric...
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The Transfer of Energy 1: Thermochemistry

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Budding chemists achieve a basic understanding of the role of heat in chemical reactions. An online worksheet gives learners instructions and questions to answer as they investigate the Chem4Kids website and perform a hands-on lab...
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Bromine: An Important Arkansas Industry

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Arkansas ranks first in the entire world in the production of bromine! Here is a lesson which guides middle schoolers through a study about the formation and history of Arkansas' bromine reserves. They also looks at the many uses of...
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Break the Tension

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students experiment with the concepts of surface tension. They participate in a number of different experiments that introduce them to surface tension. They work in a small group in order to conduct these experiments.
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Safety Labels In The Chemistry Laboratory

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
In this science worksheet, students examine the safety labels that are displayed in the laboratory and then are expected to complete the homework questions.
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Redox Titration of Iron

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers perform a redox titration of iron. In this iron titration lesson plan, students use potassium permanganate to oxidize iron so they can determine the percentage of iron in a sample of fertilizer.
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Cents-ible Chemistry-Analysis of the Metal in a Penny

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students determine the base metals and surface metals in a penny. In this analysis of metals lesson plan, students determine the density of five pennies minted in different years. They use different chemicals such as hydrochloric acid,...
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Titration: Standardization of a Base and Analysis of Stomach Antacid Tablets

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Titration experiments don't have to give your high schoolers a stomachache. Study the ways to titrate an acide with a base in an engaging science experiment, which involves creating solutions and performing titrations. Pupils prepare a...
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Chymist

How Do We Affect the Quality of Our Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 12th
Explore the makeup of the earth's atmosphere. Using the set of specific experiments, pupils examine the main elements and compounds present in the atmosphere. Their study extends to investigate the effects of atmospheric pollution such...
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Alloy the Way to Mars

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Future engineers test different alloys to determine the specific strength of each one. Based on the results, they make a recommendation to NASA on which alloy to use on engines for spacecraft.
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Tritration: Standardization of a Base and Analysis of Stomach Antacid Tablets

For Students 9th - 12th
Do antacid tablets really do what they claim? An experimental lesson attempts to answer this question. Individuals practice the process of titration during the first part of the experiment. They then use those skills to neutralize an...
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Beyond Benign

Daphnia Bioassay LD50

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
De-icing materials may have a harmful effect on our environment; have your class perform an experiment to test the nature of these effects. Scholars monitor the survival rate of a sample of daphnia as the concentration of a de-icing...
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Mooring Mobiles Lab

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Oceanography experts use candy to construct a model of a bio-physical mooring that would test a variety of factors. Each piece of equipment to be included on the mooring is described within the write-up. As pupils gather the candies for...
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IB Chemistry Practice Test

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this chemistry review worksheet, learners practice using Avogadro's number, calculating number of moles, and using the gas laws. This worksheet has 39 multiple choice questions.
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Basically Acids

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Base your lesson plan on acids and bases on an informative resource. The first installment of a five-part module on the science behind Harry Potter has individuals investigate acid/base chemistry with the use of invisible inks. They also...
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Household Hazardous Waste Reduction

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students discover the different types of hazardous waste. They examine ways to dispose of the hazardous materials safely and without harming the environment.
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Indicator Sponge A Discrepant Event Demonstration

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the use of acid and base pH indicators. The teacher saturates an indicator sponge with congo red solution. Afterwards, the sponge is placed in a blue base solution. Students observe that the blue sponge actually turns...
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Graham's Law Of Diffusion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate Graham's Law by observing a gaseous diffusion. After a lecture/demo, students perform an experiment then complete a write up activity which is imbedded in this plan to reinforce what they have observed during the...

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