Worksheet
Curated OER

Patterns in Properties (of elements and compounds)

For Students 11th - 12th
In this element properties learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle with 91 questions related to properties of elements and compounds.
Lesson Plan
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Properties of Matter (Biomaterial Through Nanotechnology)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners investigate friction between different surfaces. In this physics lesson, students research biomaterials that can reduce friction. They calculate efficiency using a mathematical formula.
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UP AND ATOM

For Teachers 5th - 8th
If you are willing to sort through this outline and overlook the portions relating to inaccessible videos, you will find a wealth of support for your introductory chemistry unit. Narrative is presented to help you help learners navigate...
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Learning Outcomes

For Students 10th - 11th
In this science worksheet, students explore the learning outcomes for a unit on chemical reactions. Students define 60 vocabulary words and answer a list of questions for each topic.
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Physical and Chemical Changes

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders view a PowerPoint presentation that assist them in distinguishing between physical and chemical changes. They compare their observations of demonstrations to a list of clues recognizing types of changes.
Lesson Plan
Cornell University

Unknown Powders

For Students 3rd - 6th
Create a little scientific magic within your classroom! Learners mix powders and liquids and identify chemical reactions. Based on the reactions, individuals determine the identity of various powders.
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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.
Activity
Exploratorium

Indicating Electrolysis

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Sure, your learners know water is made up of two molecules, but watching them separate helps the class see the construction like never before. This resource provides directions on how to build a simple electrolysis device using a...
Lesson Plan
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Recognizing and Describing Chemical Changes

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders distinguish between physical and chemical changes in both natural and technological settings. They identify the reactants and products for a given chemical reaction. they then write simple chemical equations given the...
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Ice Cream Chemical and Physical Changes

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify characteristics of a simple physical and chemical change. They describe objects by the properties of the materials from which they are made and that these properties can be used separate. Students describe the...
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Chemical Changes

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders observe two types of interactions in a sealed plastic bag. One bag contains baking soda and water, and the other baking soda and vinegar. They determine what evidence indicates that a chemical change is occurring.
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Curated OER

Matter and Change

For Students 9th - 11th
In this matter and change worksheet, students answer 24 questions on topics such as elements, compounds, mixtures and chemical reactions. Students answer questions about the properties of matter such as their physical state and shape. In...
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Changes in Nature

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore changes in nature. They identify chemical and physical changes in the water cycle, carbon cycle, and weathering. Students explore a chemical or physical change based on a chemical formula. They examine the effects...
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Curated OER

Physical and Chemical Changes Crossword

For Students 8th - 12th
In this chemistry instructional activity, learners complete a crossword puzzle with 15 clues about both physical and chemical changes. Each clue lists number of letters for correct word.
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Curated OER

Answers for Physical and Chemical Changes Crossword

For Students 8th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students are provided with the answers for a crossword puzzle containing 15 clues about physical and chemical changes.
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Physical and Chemical Changes

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students examine the different changes in matter.  In this chemical change instructional activity students determine the amount of reactant made in a reaction using the law of conservation. 
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Experimenting with Physical Changes

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore physical changes. They discuss that physical change is a change in size, shape, or state of matter of a substance. Students explore what change takes place when two substances can dissolve each other. They observe...
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How Can we Measure the Rate of a Chemical Reaction?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine different types of chemical reactions. They explore how alcohol molecules affect the reaction rates. They answer discussion questions to end the lesson plan.
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Sometimes, solid + liquid = gas

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders experiment with common household liquids and solids. In this chemical reaction lesson plan, 3rd graders discuss phase changes and experiment to find other ways to create gases. They use water, vinegar, lemon juice, flour,...
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Curated OER

Food Packaging

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the functions of packaging food and how the designs work.  In this food packaging lesson students identify the changes that occur in different types of materials. 
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Curated OER

A Little Chemistry

For Students 9th - 12th
The molecular properties of water are the focus of this chemistry-based assignment. Multiple-choice, true-or-false, matching, and fill-in-the-chart style questions query assignees about the forces that hold the water molecule together,...
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Ice Cream

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Open this instructional activity by giving a brief history of ice cream. Using liquid nitrogen to lower the temperature, preteens make their own confection. The accompanying activity sheet queries learners about freezing point, the...
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Resources - A Reading Guide

For Students 9th - 12th
In this resources worksheet, learners compare and contrast physical and chemical properties and changes. Students review the periodic table, pattern of atomic numbers and chemical reactivity. This worksheet has 56 short answer questions.
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Virginia Department of Education

Vapor Pressure and Colligative Properties

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Hate to vacuum, but enjoy using a vacuum pump? Explore a instructional activity that starts with a demonstration of boiling water at various temperatures by using a vacuum pump. Then scholars design their own experiments to measure vapor...