Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Thomas Midgeley Jr.
Meet a key figure in a team of chemists that developed the tetraethyllead additive to gasoline as well as some of the first chlorofluorocarbons.
Other
Independent Television Service: World Without Oil: Lesson Plans
Ten lessons that challenge students to consider the possible reality of a world without oil.
Other
Metamorphic Rocks [Ppt]
Explains the different ways that metamorphic rocks can form. Looks at high temperature, high pressure, and chemically active fluids. Discusses structures created in metamorphic rocks by different forces and the classifications based on...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Arctic Ocean: How Can We Change Materials?
Join Jacob on the Nova Zembla Expedition, and help him use suitable materials for building his house.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Recycling: Old Made New [Pdf]
Students will observe the physical properties of items through an activity where they sort objects for recycling. This lesson plan also includes a recycle papermaking process.
Curated OER
John Dalton's Notation
This is part of a small radio show at the University of Houston. It talks about how John Dalton came up with his version of chemical notation, and how it differs from our version of it today. It is available in audio form also.
Curated OER
John Dalton's Notation
This is part of a small radio show at the University of Houston. It talks about how John Dalton came up with his version of chemical notation, and how it differs from our version of it today. It is available in audio form also.