Curated OER
Circle of Life
Students consider why we eat and where our food obtains its energy. They illustrate food chains that might be found on an open field, dissect owl pellets, identify the remains of animals in the pellets, watch videos and participate in...
Curated OER
Elements and the Periodic Table
Students are introduced to the elements on the Periodic Table and what is meant by element. Using the Table, they identify the name, atomic mass, number and symbol of each element. To end the instructional activity, they discover the...
Curated OER
A Solution for Moles
Students calculate the concentration of different solutions. In this chemistry lesson, students explain what a solution is. They explain ways to change the concentration of a solution.
Curated OER
Ions in the Environment
Students explain the importance of the five main biogeochemical cycles. In this chemistry lesson, students discuss how ions are transported in the environment. They design an experiment to collect data on eutrophication.
Curated OER
Extraction of Allicin: The Active Ingredient in Garlic
Students conduct research to determine the structural formula for Allicin, a component of garlic. They participate in a lab to extract Allicin from garlic and complete a set of questions about their work.
Curated OER
Nutrient Biochemistry
In this lipids worksheet, students review the different types of lipids and how lipids are used by the body. This worksheet has 3 drawings and 27 fill in the blank statements.
Curated OER
Revised “Understanding Nutrition” Activity
Students evaluate their current food choices. In this health science lesson, students test different drinks to rate the amount of Vitamin C content. They discuss results in class.
Curated OER
Urban Impact on Chollas Creek (California): A Field Study
Students, in groups, take samples from a creek and keep a field journal on their samples. They also perform tests on their samples.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Chemical Bonds
This interactive activity developed for Teachers' Domain demonstrates how attractive forces between atoms create chemical bonds, resulting in the formation of molecules and compounds.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 2.1 Elements and Compounds
Learn how basic elements form molecules to support life.
National Institutes of Health
Ncbi: The Molecular Biology of the Cell: The Chemical Components of a Cell
Advanced chapter of the book "The Molecular Biology of the Cell" describes and provides illustrations of our most current understanding of the chemical makeup of cells and their components. Explains in detail how electron activity keeps...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Common Molecules
Students use StudyCards to practice matching compounds with their chemical formulas.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Chemical Reactions: Lesson 4
This lesson will present a basic understanding of the periodic chart of elements and how to predict chemical reactions based on given information. It is 4 of 9 in the series titled "Chemical Reactions."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Organic Compounds
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The main chemical components of living organisms are known as organic compounds and are built around the element carbon. Living things are made up of very large...
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Balancing Chemical Equations
Match the balanced chemical equations with the appropriate compound abbreviations.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Chemical Composition
Chemical composition is a section of a larger overview on Chemistry, covering a variety of aspects. This section focuses on elements, atoms, compounds, and structure. Examples, formulas, and pictures are provided.
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: Mighty Molecules
In this activity, students construct models of molecules using marshmallows and gum drops.
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Advanced Placement Chemistry: Atoms, Molecules and Ions
This online textbook chapter provides learners with advanced-level material on the structure and relationships between atoms, molecules and ions.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Naming Chemical Substances
As part of the "Basic Atomics" section of the Virtual Textbook, this site examines basic chemical nomenclature and covers a variety of subjects related to chemical substances. Other topic covered include naming the elements, binary...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Chemical Reactions: Lesson 6
This lesson will present a basic understanding of the periodic chart of elements and how to predict chemical reactions based on given information. It is 6 of 9 in the series titled "Chemical Reactions."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Chemical Reactions: Lesson 9
This lesson will present a basic understanding of the periodic chart of elements and how to predict chemical reactions based on given information. It is 9 of 9 in the series titled "Chemical Reactions."
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Compounds and Molecules
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces fifth graders to compounds and molecules. It is part of a large unit on matter. Key concepts include compounds, molecules, and chemical formulas. Opportunities for student...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Mixtures and Solutions
This unit covers introductory concepts of mixtures and solutions. Students think about how mixtures and solutions, and atoms and molecules can influence new technologies developed by engineers. The first lesson explores the fundamentals...
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta: Infrared Spectroscopy
Complete this interactive tutorial and learn about interpreting the infrared spectrum ("I" "R") that provides information about the functional groups in a molecule. Included are 12 labs and a quiz.