Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Water Quality with Samples

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Young scholars recognize whether one wants to drink water, swim in it, or for the health of the organisms living in it. They prepare different water samples to observe and collect samples regarding the water quality.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bottled Water vs. Tap Water

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners analyze the similarities and differences between tap water and bottled water. They make informed decisions about their use of each. Students are asked if they drink mostly tap water straight from the tap or water fountain. They...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Land Use Change Introduction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the major changes that have taken place in the Hudson Valley over the past 400 years. They use aerial photos to describe major trends in Dutchess County. Students view a PowerPoint presentation. They work in small groups...
Lesson Plan
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Wastewater

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss what happens to their wastewater. They read about the wastewater treatment process. Students are asked what types of things get flushed down toilets or goes down drains in sinks and showers. They are taught what happens...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hudson Valley Rocks

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students identify each of the rocks provided and locate where in the valley they are found. They explain why the rocks came to be as they are in each location. In addition, they relate the exercise to how the Hudson Valley's geologic...
Lesson Plan
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Glacial Groundwater

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students study glacial deposition and groundwater in Dutchess County, new York. They identify the permeability rates in different glacial deposits and relate this information to ground water capacity of sediments found in Dutchess...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Much Water is in That River?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice measurement using the Hudson River. They calculate the discharge measurement at a location on the Hudson River using ingenuity and a topographic map.
Lesson Plan
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The Heat is On!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate evidence for changes in matter that occur during a chemical reaction.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Impact of Water Pollution on Global Peace

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders participate in hands-on activities that require them to consider the implications of water pollution. In this environmental stewardship lesson, 10th graders conduct 6 experiments pertaining to water pollution and discuss...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chemical Leavening Agents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine chemical leavening agents in dough and batters.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chemistry

For Students 10th - 11th
In this chemistry worksheet, learners describe an atom, its parts, the charges of these parts, and atoms life functions. Then they explain what the octet rule states for the placements of electrons around the nucleus of an atom. Students...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Elements Found in Living Things

For Students 9th - 12th
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.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biology: Water, Acids, and Bases: Acids, Bases, P H, and Buffers

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the basics of acids, bases, proton concentration, the pH scale, and buffers in this article.
Activity
Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Acids, Bases, and Buffers 1: Monoprotic and Polyprotic Acids

For Students 9th - 10th
In this experiment, you will explore the behavior of the monoprotic acid (acetic acid) and the polyprotic acid (phosphoric acid). By titrating, you will examine the acid and conjugate base species present across the pH scale and the...
Interactive
Other

Usda: Virtual Labs: The P H Scale & Meter Calibration

For Students 9th - 10th
In this virtual science lab, students learn how a pH scale works and how to calibrate a pH meter.
Lesson Plan
Other

Nearpod: Exploring Acids & Bases

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson on exploring acids and bases, young scholars will explore the pH scale and how is it related to acids and bases by learning key vocabulary terms and visuals related to the chemical process of neutralization.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado: P H Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
Review examples of macro and micro pH scales of a variety of substances available in a drop down menu. Create a solution to measure.
Activity
Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Determination of the P H Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
This virtual lab activity where students perform the method of successive dilutions using HCl, NaOH, a pH meter, and universal indicator solution to help understand the logarithmic nature of the pH scale.
Lesson Plan
Other

University of Cincinnati: Project Step: Acid Rain

For Teachers 9th - 10th
STEM Earth Science lesson in which students learn about measuring and determining the PH of a substance and the impact of acid rain on the environment due to changes of PH.
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Acids, Alkalis and Salts Aqa

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on acids and alkalis including acidic and alkaline solutions, neutral solutions, indicators and the pH scale, the colors for litmus paper, and a link to a test.
eBook
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The P H Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores the pH scale and its characteristics including a chart mapping the various levels of the scale.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: P H Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
In this advanced simulation, students experiment with changing the ion ratios in solutions and thus the pH. The experiment can be viewed on a macroscopic or microscopic level, or customized.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: P H Scale Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
In this simulation, students learn how changing the concentration of a solution affects the pH level.
Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: P H, P Oh, and the P H Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
Definitions of pH, pOH, and the pH scale. Practice calculating the pH of a strong acid or base solution. Learn the relationship between acid strength and the pH of a solution.