A set of 27 slides systematically shows how weathering, erosion, and deposition contribute to soil formation. Both chemical and mechanical weathering are described, as are resulting soil layers and properties. There is no longer any need...

Students create predictions on what they believe happen to reaction rates when temperature is raised. They use hot, cold, and room temperature water for this experiment and observe the differences. They graph their observations and...

You didn't know you'd find moles in chemistry class! Through the introduction of moles and molar volume at STP, classes see how to calculate moles using a given chemical equation. The presentation includes a short review of ions in...

Students explore physics by participating in a flight experiment. In this rocket design lesson, students discuss the scientific process and how chemical reaction can create the energy needed to boost a rocket. Students utilize...

Create a coat of armor for dinosaur volunteers. Young scientists explore the oxidation-reduction reaction facilitated by electric current. The result of the reaction is a dinosaur coated in copper and zinc, which leads to an...

Students examine the differences between elements, compounds and mixtures. Using diagrams, they compare and contrast atoms and molecules and describe various chemical reactions. They distinguish the differences between ionic and...

Students explain the laws of volume and pressure, identify what a limiting reagent is and why it is important in a chemical reaction, and distinguish between fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.

Students study why corn is a biodegradable, renewable resource.  In this ethanol instructional activity students build models and observe a chemical reaction.

Students develop abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry. They develop an understanding of chemical reactions, structures and properties of matter. They develop decision-making skills in natural and human-induced hazards.

As the most abundant element on the earth, hydrogen requires no replacement. Yet scholars learn to replace hydrogen with a metal to liberate the hydrogen gas. A simple procedure and data table include the necessary information and...

Students discuss what the m in E=mc2 represent. They relate that mass in a chemical reaction is always conserved. Students convey that atoms rearrange themselves in chemical reactions to form different molecules and compounds.

In this balancing equations worksheet, students are given directions as to how to balance equations and they practice what they learned. They complete three equations by placing the proper coefficients in front of the reactants and...

In this equilibria learning exercise, students are given detailed information about LeChatelier's principle and how to solve equilibrium problems. They then calculate concentrations of compounds in solutions.

In this chemistry in action worksheet, students read about sulphuric acid, the use of metals, the production of titanium and the detection of chemical elements and compounds. Students are given 8 statements about what they should...

Students engage in three short, hands-on, in-class demos which expand students' understand of energy. First, using peanuts and heat, students see how the human body burns food to make energy. Then, they create paper snake mobiles to...

Students will review a semesters worth of material on this final chemistry review. Information ranges from naming isotopes to pH and molarity.

Students research chemical formulas and balance chemical equations.  In this chemical equations lesson plan students complete a class activity on chemical equations and answer questions.

In this stoichiometry worksheet, students practice calculating mass or volume for specific chemical reactions. This worksheet has 5 problems to solve.

In this chemical reactions worksheet, students apply the Le Chatelier's principle to determine the equilibrium shift in the reaction based on specific changes to the system. This worksheet has 2 short answer questions and 2 problems to...

In this scientific investigation worksheet, students follow the provided procedures to examine the chemical reactions of hydrogen and oxygen atoms and then respond to 1 short answer question.

In this limiting reagents worksheet, students determine the limiting reagent , theoretical yield, and grams of excess reagent for chemical reactions. This worksheet has 2 problems to solve.

In this thermochemistry worksheet, students calculate the enthalpy of vaporization as well as the write the thermochemical expression for the production of the chemical reaction.

Fifth graders mix vinegar with different substances and explore the reaction. They record data from the experiment. Students examine chemical change, reaction, physical change and physical reaction.

In this water activity, students compare and contrast elements and compounds. Students define chemical symbols, chemical formulas, and chemical properties. This activity has 19 short answer questions.