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Using several learning modalities to teach about the Periodic Table.

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Pupils identify how to relate the position of an element in the periodic table to its atomic number and atomic mass. They identify how to use the periodic table to identify metals, semimetals, nonmetals, and halogens, and also, alkaline...
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Static Cling

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work together to discover the concept of static electricity. They participate in an experiment in which they test different objects charge. They make observations and record them for later use.
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If My Configurations are Correct

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students write the electron configuration of elements in the ground state. In this chemistry lesson, students draw how subatomic particles are arranged in the atom. They construct Lewis dot diagrams of valence electrons.
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Atomic Structure and Quantum Theory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the structure of an atom and Dalton's atomic theory through a short video and mini-lecture. They also take a look at the weight of mass and become familiar with the idea of quantum theory
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Electromagnetic Spectrum/Spectroscopy

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the electromagnetic spectrum and demonstrate the elements within.  In this investigative lesson students complete a demonstration and calculate the energy of a photon. 
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The Hall of Physicist

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study the history and scientific contributions of Albert Einstein. In this Albert Einstein lesson plan, students learn his history, research his scientific contributions, create a timeline of him and his work, and create a...
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Serc: Models of the Hydrogen Atom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will explore several different models of the hydrogen atom and compare and contrast them using an online java applet.

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