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What is Everything Made of?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students observe a demonstration on how we see space between water molecules.  For this experimental lesson students discover what elements make up the things around them and discuss what they learned. 
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Moles

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this moles activity, students determine the mole ratio in given compounds and calculate the number of moles of specific elements in chemical compounds. This activity has 19 problems to solve.
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Alternative Energy Resources

For Students 7th - 8th
In this alternative energy resources worksheet, students identify the ore that is commonly used in nuclear power plants and how it is processed. Then they determine the reaction that occurs when uranium atoms are split. Students also...
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Elements

For Students 7th - 12th
In this elements worksheet, students match the 12 terms with the appropriate definition. Students review vocabulary such as proton, electron, atomic number, and atomic mass.
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American Museum of Natural History

Atomic Mobile

For Students 6th - 12th
Structure an activity around atoms. Learners use their knowledge of the parts of atoms—the protons, neutrons, and electrons—to build a model of a carbon atom. Scholars create a nucleus by using clay balls to represent the protons and...
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Virginia Department of Education

The Modern Model of Atomic Structure

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The difference between atomic mass and atomic number can be confusing for some young chemists. Help your class better understand the concepts by allowing them to sketch an atom on paper and then discuss their experience. Upon completion...
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Atoms, Elements, Molecules, and Compounds

For Students 10th - 12th
In this elements worksheet, students review the Bohr model and define negative and positive subatomic particles. Students compare molecules and compounds. This worksheet has 11 short answer questions and 4 problems to solve.
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Atoms, Kinetic Theory, Solids and Fluids

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students identify and describe the building blocks that make up an atom. They also compare the ages of atoms to the ages of the materials they compose,as well as, give examples that illustrate the small size of atoms.
Interactive
Concord Consortium

Different Excited States for Different Elements

For Students 9th - 12th
Explore the excited states of atoms through an interactive lesson. Scholars adjust the initial speed of atoms and observe the kinetic energy of the system as the atoms interact. As they change the initial speed and location of the...
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Periodic Table of Elements

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Beginning chemists examine a collection of elements and compounds as they are introduced to the periodic table. The lesson plan is not cohesive and does not provide detailed instructions on how to teach it. However, it does includes a...
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Atoms

For Students 9th - 12th
In this atoms worksheet, students circle the term in parentheses that makes the 20 statements correct. The statements review the parts of an atom, isotopes, and basic matter principles.
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Build Your Own Atom

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students build a model of an atom using an online program. In this chemistry lesson, students discuss the different parts of the atom. They complete an independent research about their chosen element.
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Atoms and Their Interactions

For Students 9th - 12th
For this atoms worksheet, students will review the characteristics of elements, atoms, and isotopes. Then students will compare the difference between ionic and covalent bonds. Finally, students will balance a chemical equation. This...
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Matter: Atoms and Molecules

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate how information about the atom has been determined. In this atomic structure lesson, students draw what they think an atom looks like. They conduct Internet research about the types of atomic models and how...
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Exploring Atoms

For Students 8th - 9th
In this chemistry worksheet, students complete 29 fill in the bank questions about atoms based on the movie Exploring Atoms from the website www.brainpop.com .
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Answers for Elements and Compounds Crossword Puzzle

For Students 8th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students are provided with the answers to a 28 clue crossword puzzle about elements and compounds.
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Lesson Plan with Technology - Introduction to Elements and Symbols

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use a computer program to study elements and the periodic table. They follow the directions on the computer program, and answer the questions presented. The program is self scoring, and students may print a certificate that...
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Atoms or Molecules?

For Students 5th - 8th
For this scientific investigation worksheet, students follow the provided procedures to examine the chemical reactions of hydrogen and oxygen atoms and then respond to 1 short answer question.
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Elements

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this elements activity, students write the electron configurations for given elements. Students describe ionization energy and electron affinity and the periodic trends for both. This activity has 20 short answer questions.
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Drawing Atoms

For Students 9th - 12th
In this atoms worksheet, students use their periodic table to determine how to draw the 20 atoms given in this graphic organizer.
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How Atoms Work

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of atoms and how they combine to form molecules and compounds. In pairs, they read an article on how atoms work and discuss the main points. They draw atoms and write a paragraph about their elements.
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Differentiate Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine the differences between elements, compounds and mixtures. Using diagrams, they compare and contrast atoms and molecules and describe various chemical reactions. They distinguish the differences between ionic and covalent...
Lab Resource
Creative Chemistry

Calculating the Number of Sub-Atomic Particles in an Atom

For Students 9th - 12th
For this atoms instructional activity, high schoolers compare sub-atomic particles' position, relative charge, and relative mass. High schoolers define mass numbers and atomic numbers. This instructional activity has two graphic...
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Atoms and molecules

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemistry instructional activity, students find the words that are related to atoms and molecules. The answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.

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