Chapman University
The Standard Model Poster
Chemistry classes will appreciate this color-coded, single-page reference sheet for The Standard Model of particle physics. It is divided into two main sections: elementary particles and compound particles, both with their antiparticles....
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Scientific Notation Worksheet
In thsi scienfic notation worksheet, students answer 10 questions converting back and forth between scientific notation and standard form. Students write very big and very small numbers using scientific notation.
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Number Theory: Scientific Notation
In this scientific notation worksheet, students solve a total of 10 problems, writing numbers given in problems using scientific notation, then numbers given in scientific notation in standard form.
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Exam Review: Chemistry Calculations
In this chemistry calculations review worksheet, students solve 33 review problems about titrations, precipitates, pressure and volume of gases, combustion reactions, heat of combustion, molar concentrations and molecular formulas.
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Element Research Project
Students research elements on interactive Internet periodic tables, take notes using Inspiration software, and write descriptive paragraphs with graphics. They create presentations.
Annenberg Foundation
Postwar Tension and Triumph
Go get the American Dream lifestyle! The 19th lesson in a 22-part series exploring American history shows learners the post-WWII economic boom. Using primary sources, photographs, and cartoons, groups discuss their findings and present...
Columbus City Schools
Magnificent Mendeleev: An Elemental Tale
Discover how the periodic table tells the story of its elements. Learners begin by studying the makeup of several mixtures. Their analysis leads to a discussion of elements and the periodic table. As they dig deeper, they understand the...
Cornell University
Polymers: Making Silly Putty
Putty is proof that learning can be fun! Share the wonderful world of polymers with your class through an experiment. Young scientists create their own silly putty, then examine its properties.
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The Nucleus / Nuclear Reactions and Elementary Particles
Students describe how radioactivity relates to alpha and beta particles. Using their properties, they write a descriptive paper about the gamma rays and alpha and beta particles. They calculate q-values and the half-life of a given...
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The Air Up There!
Students create a model of a column of air and discover one of the reasons why low and high pressure systems exist and why low pressure is often associated with bad weather.
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Moles Worksheet
In this chemistry instructional activity, students examine the energy rule of moles and answer the essay questions. The answers are include with the instructional activity.
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Nuclear Power
Students take on the role of members of a concerned citizens group and discuss the transportation of spent-fuel rods from a local nuclear power plant and the safety issues that surround the power plant. Students work in groups to write...
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Chemistry 1 Practice Exam
In this chemistry practice test worksheet, students answer 30 multiple choice questions regarding chemical formulas and chemical names for compounds.
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Atoms Crossword Puzzle
For this atoms crossword puzzle, students read 15 questions about atoms and fit the answers into a crossword. This difficult puzzle has no word bank.
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The Cold War
In this Cold War worksheet, learners read 3 brief selections about the conflict and then respond to 13 short answer and multiple choice questions based on the selections.
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Metals for Minting
Students study the Periodic Table to investigate basic properties of metals used to make coins. They discuss how historic events like the Civil War and Gold Rush had a direct impact on the trime.
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Social Studies Strategies: Opinion Proof
In this strategy worksheet, students read about opinions and their proof, then use a "column note" graphic organizer to write an opinion on the left, and the support, or proof of the opinion on the left.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Atomic Mass Unit
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of atomic mass unit is discussed.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Calculating Atomic Mass
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers definition of atomic mass and calculations of atomic mass.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry Simulation: Average Atomic Mass
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore how percent abundances of different isotopes affect the average atomic mass for that given element. Students form connections between the average atomic mass and a person's body mass....
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Atomic Theory and Structure: The Mole: Its History and Use
An introduction to the mole, a unit of measurement that quantifies atoms and molecules.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Molar Mass of an Element: Lesson 1
This lesson will define molar mass and give examples of elements with different molar masses using the periodic table. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Molar Mass of an Element."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: The Ideal Gas Law
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students read about and explore video clips, diagrams, and example problems using the Ideal Gas Law.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: The Mole in Chemistry: Determining the Number of Atoms in Everyday Items
Students explore the concept of the mole as a measure of quantity. They build spreadsheets that allow them to convert between moles, grams, and atomic mass units for given quantities of everyday items, elements, and simple chemical...