Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rusting-A Form of Oxidation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct an experiment to observe oxidation. In this chemistry lesson, students explain how rusting happens. They rank metals according to their conductivity.
Worksheet
Curated OER

General Chemistry I

For Students 10th - 11th
In this chemistry learning exercise, students balance each of the reactions presented using the periodic table to help. Then they predict the products of the reactions and write the net ionic equation. Students also write the empirical...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rusting-A Form of Oxidation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers observe the rusting process in the lab. In this chemistry lesson, students rank metals according to their conductivity. They give real world applications of this activity.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Modeling the Process of Mining Silicon Through a Single Displacement/Redox Reaction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study silicon and where it comes from.  In this solar mining lesson plan students complete an Internet search of mining and a lab activity. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

A Salt and Battery

For Students 9th - 12th
In this battery worksheet, students read about oxidation-reduction reactions and voltaic cells. They are given a diagram of an electrochemical cell and they answer four questions using the cell. They also identify the anode given two...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hydrogen Powered Cars

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students apply the principles of chemistry to investigate the concept of how a hydrogen powered car works. They study the electrochemical reactions that provide the energy source. Students also record observations in the functioning of a...
PPT
Curated OER

Cellular Respiration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are often confused by the huge amount of information and detail that can be learned about respiration.  This is a great presentation summarizing the main 4 stages of cellular respiration. It is clear and uses diagrams and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

H2O2 Decomposition Lab II

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct an oxidation experiment in which they must determine how much hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is actually in a store-bought solution of H2O2.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: The Various Types of Chemical Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of the different types of chemical reactions in organic and inorganic chemistry.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Oxidation Reduction (Redox) Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
Examples of oxidation reduction (redox) reactions, oxidizing and reducing agents, and common types of redox reactions.
Handout
Frostburg State University

General Chemistry Online: Redox Reactions Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive list of questions often asked about redox reactions. Find answers to questions about voltage, rust, and electroless plating in this FAQ.
Article
Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Balancing Redox Reactions in Acidic and Basic Solutions

For Students 9th - 10th
This article introduces techniques to balance redox reactions that are in acidic or basic solutions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Redox Reactions Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a 10-question exercise/quiz pertaining to redox reactions.
Handout
Frostburg State University

General Chemistry Online: Chemical Change Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the answers to many commonly asked questions about chemical change. This comprehensive list will address chemical equations and double displacement reactions in addition to other topics.
Article
Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Introduction to Balancing Redox Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
The objective of this article is to introduce how to balance redox reaction chemical equations in neutral solution.
Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: General Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of video lectures from a general chemistry course taught at the University of California, Berkeley. The course teaches periodic table, chemical bonds, molecular shape, phase changes, chemical reactions, stoichiometry,...
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Redox Reactions Examples

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a reduction-oxidation reaction is, how to calculate the oxidation number, the difference between oxidation and reduction. Gives examples of redox reactions.
Activity
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Reacciones Redox [In Spanish]

For Students 9th - 10th
Try to adjust the different oxidation-reduction reactions.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Conductimetric Titration & Gravimetric Determination

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use a Conductivity Probe to measure change in conductivity during a chemical reaction and determine the equivalence point of the reaction They determine the mass of the product and calculate the molar concentration of the...
Handout
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Fall of the Electron

For Students 9th - 10th
With an overview of topics related to chemical equilibrium, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and electrons. Included in the discussion is information on oxidation-reduction reactions.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Wizardry and Chemistry

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students learn how common pop culture references (Harry Potter books) can relate to chemistry. While making and demonstrating their own low-intensity sparklers (muggle-versions of magic wands), students learn and come to appreciate the...
Website
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Biochemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
Problem sets, tutorials, and activities related to biochemistry.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Oxidation Number

For Students 9th - 10th
How to find oxidation numbers, and a brief introduction to oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions.