Aquarium of the Pacific
Lego Molecules
Young scientists construct an understanding of molecular compounds in this hands-on science lesson. Using LEGO® to model the atoms of different elements, students build molecules based on the chemical formulas of common compounds.
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Icecream in a Baggie
Students apply their comprehension of colligative properties to real-world situations. They review the concepts of physical and chemical changes. Students are reminded that science is used extensively in food-production. They are...
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Determining pH
Eighth graders explain the difference between acids, bases and neutral solutions. In this chemistry lesson plan, 8th graders describe the properties of each. They determine the pH of an unknown solution using the indicator paper and pH...
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Using the Hunter Model and the Holistic Model
Students increase their knowledge of scientific processes in chemistry. They compare and analyze 3 sets of data, they have gathered, for accuracy and precision.
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Acidity
Sixth graders describe the physical and chemical properties of acids. In this chemistry lesson, 6th graders test the acidity of different solutions. They identify acids and bases using the pH scale.
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5 Types of Chemical Reactions and a Lab on Mole
Young scholars recognize the concepts of the five general types of chemical reaction: combination, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement and combustion. They practice classifying chemical equations and determine the moles...
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Periodic Trends
Students identify the different periodic trends. In this chemistry lesson plan, students discuss how elements are arranged in the periodic table. They apply what they have learned in a Jeopardy team game.
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Titration Lab
Students determine the concentration of an unknown solution using titration. In this chemistry lesson plan, students explain the difference between acids and bases. They discuss the role of indicators in titration.
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Calculating the Average Mass of the Newly Discovered Element: Bean
Students determine the average mass of a new element using masses from three isotopes. In this chemistry lesson plan, students explain what an isotope is. They discuss their importance and uses.
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Solar System
Second graders create planet mobiles in order to reinforce concepts such as planet size, position in relation to the sun, and planet names.
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Phases of Matter
High schoolers comprehend the different phases of matter. They give examples of each phase and describe the processes of changing between these phases. Students are asked what is plasma? They are asked what is the four phases of...