Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Water Resource Engineering

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners examine solubility and the significance of water.  In this aqueous solution instructional activity students complete a lab activity on soil profiles.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adventures With Super-Absorbers and Substance Solubility

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students understand the concepts of absorption, swellability and solubility and recognize that science is all around us in our everyday lives and is fun to explore.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chemical Engineers and the Things They Do

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the field of chemical engineering and identify the contributions of chemical engineers to society. They explore how chemical engineering is like and different from the other engineering professions. They study...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Natural Inquirer Scientific Process Module

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Young scholars investigate the attributes of scientists. In this scientific process lesson, students participate in a classroom activity that requires them to describe the jobs of scientists. Young scholars discuss their findings. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Corrosion/Conservation/Preservation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the reasons why metal corrodes in regard to metal artifacts. In groups, they discover the affects of salt water on metal and compare the type of corrosion found on iron. They also research the types of metal...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dishing the Dirt Part 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars create a soil center on their school grounds. They begin to write in their science journals. They participate in an experiment that helps the community begin their own gardens.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dishing the Dirt Part 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the differences between specific soil characteristics. They participate in an experiment in which they discover soil texture. They write their observations in a journal.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Metal Composition & the U.S. Mint

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins, especially the quarter. Theyresearch why in 1965 the U.S. Mint decided to change the metal composition of the quarter to copper coated with nickel. In addition, they perform...
PPT
Curated OER

The Mole Concept

For Teachers 8th - 12th
The need for a counting unit is mentioned as you introduce the mole to your young chemists. Use this presentation to explain Avogadro's number and describe the incredible quantity it represents. Lecture notes are included for most of the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

DNA Diagnosis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the fundamentals of DNA such as structure and replication. Given a picture of a gel, they circle the band that represents the smallest DNA, the largest DNA, and show which DNA sources are the same.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

History and Heritage of Pharmacology

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research various sources to obtain the information and critically analyze the relevance to specific modern medicines which were discovered by studying natural remedies used by ethnic groups for specific ailments.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dishing the Dirt Part 3

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect and examine different soil samples. They test for specific types of soil elements and the pH level. They answer questions about optimum growing conditions as well.
Website
Career Cornerstone Center

Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Career in Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
A career in the field of Chemistry is profiled.Included: Chemistry overview, Preparation, Day In The Life, Earnings, Employment, Career Path Forecast, Professional Organizations.
Article
State University of New York

State U of Ny: Industrial Jobs for Chemistry Majors

For Students 9th - 10th
A useful article describing the types of jobs available to chemistry majors in industry.
Article
John Wiley & Sons

Wiley: Cutting Edge: Hot Careers in Biochemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of the many careers which require a background in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Website
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Chemistry Careers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Chem4Kids! looks at careers available in the large field of chemistry. Here you can explore the career of a doctor, pharmacist or pharmacologist, university researcher, forensics expert, or hazardous materials expert.
Website
State University of New York

Pence: Careers for Chemistry Graduates

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore career opportunities for chemistry graduates. Find out the types of schools to investigate and career specific information.
Website
Other

Careers in Medical Laboratory Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site lists many of the careers in lab technology, along with descriptions of each one. There is also information on schooling and certification.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Science Careers: Materials Scientist and Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
An interest in chemistry and physics is what you need to explore the career of materials scientist or engineer. In this career you manipulate atoms to change the structure of materials to make new products. This Science Buddies site lays...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Physical Science Careers

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Careers in chemistry and physics.
Website
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Slime Chemistry

For Students 3rd - 5th
Have you ever wondered how fun toys like Silly Putty, Gak, and Slime are made? These products are so much fun because of the properties of polymers, which make them delightfully bouncy, stretchy, sticky, moldable, breakable, hard, soft,...
Website
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Chemist

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the role of a chemist, what types of jobs they may seek, the education needed, and other requirements various companies may have for hiring a chemist. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a...
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: The Different Branches of Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides descriptions of the many different areas that can be focused on within the subject of chemistry.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Advanced Kitchen Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
College-level advanced course on kitchen chemistry. Course topics highlight the scientific exploration of all types of food. Features online include downloadable assignments and readings, and a number of food chemistry-related links.