Interactive
Learning Games Lab

Nitrogen in Pollutants

For Students 9th - 12th
Responsible farming is important for maintaining natural resources. Eager scientists complete a WebQuest to explore what happens to nitrogen when it enters the soil. They learn about the chemical makeup of nitrogen-based molecules...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Combination of Atoms

For Students 9th - 12th
In this atoms worksheet, students review protons, neutrons, electrons, molecules, compounds, and ions. This worksheet has 10 fill in the blank and 3 problems to solve.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Structure of Matter

For Students 9th - 12th
In this matter activity, students compare and contrast chemical and physical properties and explain the relationship between a pure substance and a mixture. Students review the properties of metals and nonmetals. This activity has 1...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stoichiometry

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students research chemical formulas and balance chemical equations.  In this chemical equations lesson students complete a class activity on chemical equations and answer questions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chemical Elements and Compounds Crossword

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this elements worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by figuring out the vocabulary words associated with the 25 clues given.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ozone Tag

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explain the role of stratospheric ozone and predict at least three ways in which depleted ozone would change her/his lifestyle. They then describe the process by which chlorine or bromine compounds can break down ozone...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Do I Get a Pure Sample of the Molecules I Make?

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners initially engage in online research and consult print materials to identify a compound to produce. Once a selection has been made, individually, students conduct lab experiments to isolate substances. The end product is a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Playing With Polymers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the world of polymers. In this chemistry activity, students make polymers and observe their properties. Follow-up questions and extension activities are included.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 7 - A Practice Quiz 3

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Every sort of chemical bond is touched upon during this assignment. Chemistry whizzes identify what type of bond is formed by analyzing chemical formulas or Lewis structure diagrams. Multiple choice questions also ask learners about...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Atomic Mass, Moles, and the Periodic Table

For Students 10th - 12th
In this periodic table activity, students review atomic mass, molar mass, and percent composition of compounds. Then students complete 4 problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Organic Chemistry I: Problem Set 17-alkenes

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
In this organic chemistry of alkenes worksheet, students name and write the chemical formulas for 12 alkenes and then complete 3 short answer questions about the saturation of alkene compounds.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chemistry Word Search

For Students 10th - 11th
In this chemistry activity, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to chemistry. There are nine words/phrases located in the puzzle to find.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Elements And Atoms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of elements and atoms. They conduct research using a variety of resources and use the information in order to create a class presentation. The lesson plan includes specific dialogue and steps for the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Stoichiometry

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this stoichiometry worksheet, students identify types of reactions, show the products, and balance the equations. Students determine the limiting reagent, theoretical yield, and percent yield for given reactions. This worksheet has 5...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How do plant & animal cells make and use energy?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars show the relationship between the need for plants to undergo photosynthesis in order to generate oxygen. They see the flaws associated with this thinking because of the lack of CO2 and H2O and lack of sufficient gravity in...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Ethyl Alcohol

For Students 9th - 12th
In this ethyl alcohol worksheet, learners read about the characteristics of ethanol including the effects it has on the body when ingested and digested. This worksheet has 2 short answer questions.
Organizer
Curated OER

Acid, Base, or Salt?

For Students 9th - 12th
In this acids and bases worksheet, students read about the differences between acids and bases and then complete a table comparing the characteristics of both. Then students determine if the given statements describe an acid, base, or...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Activity #3 Are Particles "Real?"

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students verbalize a simple particle theory, They apply their particle theory to explain what happens during chemical reactions and how this theory supports the law of conservation of matter. Pupils comprehend that the atomic theory,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Life Processes and Water

For Teachers All
Explain the properties of water. Identify the properties of water that make it a polar molecule Describe hydrogen bonds and how they differ from covalent bonds Discuss the differences between hard water and soft water Compare the heat of...
PPT
Science Geek

Covalent Bonding

For Teachers 9th - 12th
When it comes to covalent bonds, sharing is caring. Presentation covers the octet rule with multiple examples, Lewis Dot Structures with an example, and resonance. Presentation is the first in a five-part series.
Activity
Serendip

Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How does energy from the sun make plants grow? Scholars move step by step through the processes that promote plant propagation during a detailed lesson. The resource illustrates ADP production and hydrolysis, then allows learners to...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Mystery Anions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Lost an electron? You should keep an ion them. Young chemists learn qualitative analysis in the second lesson of an 11-part chemistry series. After observing reactions of simple salts, the teacher provides pupils with unknown...
Lesson Plan
Cornell University

Polymers: Making Silly Putty

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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.
PPT
Curated OER

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Eleven slides are used in this PowerPoint to present how nuclear magnetic resonance works and to give learners an opportunity to interpret examples of nuclear magnetic resonance spectra. Ample information is provided, so this is a...