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Element Cards

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
This template is made up of cards for 18 common elements. The chemical symbol is provided, along with space to write in the numbers of protons, neutrons, and electrons, draw Bohr diagrams and Lewis structures, and more!
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Bonding Exercises

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this chemical compounds worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by determining the electron dot formula, molecular shape, bond angle, bond polarity, and molecular polarity for 7 given compounds.
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PPT
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Geometric Isomerism (Different Geometries)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Here is an interactive presentation on molecular geometry if you have materials for building molecule models along the way. Isomerism is introduced by means of a graphic organizer. Viewers then imitate two molecule models and learn that...
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Chemical Reaction in a Baggy

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders observe various chemical reactions in the lab. For this chemistry lesson, 10th graders list the indications that a chemical reaction took place. They give real life examples of reactions they see everyday.
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The Effects of Temperature on Chemical Mixtures

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore chemical cahnges and the effect of temperature on chemical mixturees, They make observations of the behavior and appearance of certain chemical mixtures and reactions.
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Worksheet
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Inorganic Nomenclature

For Students Higher Ed
In this nomenclature worksheet, students draw the structure and write the formula for the given compounds. This worksheet has 33 problems to solve.
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Worksheet
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Chemical Reactions

For Students Higher Ed
In this chemical reactions activity, students write the structures or names from molecular formulas. Then students predict the products from reactions given. This activity has 9 fill in the blank questions.
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Activity
Discovery Education

School of Rock

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Why do rocks break down over time? Learners explore this concept by simulating physical and chemical weathering of different types of rocks. They use an abrasive to demonstrate physical weathering and acid to demonstrate chemical...
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Lesson Plan
Aquarium of the Pacific

Lego Molecules

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Young scientists construct an understanding of molecular compounds in this hands-on science instructional activity. Using LEGO® to model the atoms of different elements, students build molecules based on the chemical formulas of common...
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PPT
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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.
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Biochemical Structures

For Students 11th - Higher Ed Standards
It's truly amazing how life is sustained through the complicated interactions of different organic compounds. As young biochemists complete this instructional activity, they demonstrate their ability to identify these essential molecules...
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Worksheet
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Chemical Compounds

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this chemical compounds learning exercise, students write in the IUPAC name for chemical compounds, draw structural formulas, and classify reactions as either oxidation or reduction conversions. This learning exercise has 2 drawings...
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Chemical Formulas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the structure of molecules, their formula, and percentage composition of each element in the compound. They construct an organic compound with different functional groups using a modeling kit, and draw a 3-D structure...
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Oxidation and Combustion: Chemical Reactions in Fire

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the art and science of pyrotechnics.  In this chemistry and computer lesson, students learn about the chemical basis of fire and structure of fireworks.  Students then apply their knowledge in creating virtual...
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Organizer
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Lewis Structures and Bonding

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this compounds worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by filling in the chemical compounds structure, resonance, geometry, hybridization, and bond angles. Then students complete 2 short answer questions.
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Worksheet
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Lewis Structures

For Students 10th - 11th
In this Lewis structures worksheet, students identify and describe what Lewis structures or dot diagrams are and how they illustrate the valence electrons in an outer shell. Then they use a periodic table to determine the numbers of...
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How to identify a physical change from a chemical change

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars identify the difference between some physical and chemical properties and compare some physical and chemical changes. They design an experiment to distinguish between a physical or a chemical property of their choice.
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Chemical Formulas and Naming

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students practice naming and writing formulas for simple chemicals. After a review of vocabulary, they create ion flash cards and discuss the rules for writing chemical compounds. They practice naming and writing the formulas based on...
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Worksheet
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Chemical Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
For this science worksheet, students fill in the blank for 15 sentences about chemical energy. For example, "Chemical bonds hold_."
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Did a Chemical Reaction "Really" Occur?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students perform several different experiments to observe signs of chemical reactions and determine if reaction has occurred, use search engine to find Internet sites pertaining to chemical reactions, and write up brief summary of site.
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Controlling Chemical Reactions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study chemical reactions and how to speed up or slow down one.  In this experimental instructional activity students participate in an activity that allows them to observe chemical reactions. 
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Worksheet
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More Practice on Lewis Structures and Formal Charges

For Students 9th - 12th
For this chemistry worksheet, students practice creating the correct chemical compounds in theory using the lewis structures in the applied problems.
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Lesson Plan
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Mystery Powders

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars collect microscopic images from a variety of chemical specimens to determine the identity of a mystery powder. They use a ProScope Digital USB Microscope to describe and compare the crystal size and shape of the chemicals.
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Worksheet
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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...