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Chemical Heritage Foundation: Robert Boyle
A biographical site on the life and work of Robert Boyle.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Water and Life
A tutorial focusing on how water is essential for life! Learn how water's chemical properties relate to their physical properties.
Other
Rachel Carson: The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson
The home page for the Rachel Carson organization provides information on her life, work, and legacy.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Life Science
This unit covers the processes of photosynthesis, extinction, biomimicry and bioremediation. In the first lesson on photosynthesis, students learn how engineers use the natural process of photosynthesis as an exemplary model of a complex...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Infographic: Chemical Abundances: The Oceans
The chemical composition of our oceans varies depending on location, but the primary ingredients are oxygen, hydrogen, chlorine, and sodium. View this downloadable infographic on the earth's oceans.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Infographic: Chemical Abundances: A Meteorite
Examine the chemical composition of a meteorite, identify elements and their abundances in meteorites, and take an in-depth look at iridium with this downloadable infographic.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.16 Digestive System
Understand the chemical and mechanical functions of the human digestive system.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 9.19 Insect Control
Learn about the different chemical and biological insect control methods.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Is There Life in Space?
In this investigation, students will explore whether or not there can be life outside of Earth by using planet hunting models to discover how scientists find new planets. They will perform simulated spectroscopic measurements to...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Safety in the Life Sciences
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] There can be some very serious safety risks in scientific research. Safety practices must be followed when working with the hazardous materials and organisms. Learn...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Chemical Reactions in Everyday Life
Provides some common examples of chemical reactions, e.g., in respiration, rusting, and photosynthesis.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill:the Chemical Building Blocks of Life
Discover what you know about the chemical building blocks of life by taking this pre test.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill:the Chemical Building Blocks of Life
Discover what you know about the chemical building blocks of life by taking this post test.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Changes of State: Chemical and Physical Changes
In this chemistry lab, students will investigate, observe, and describe a variety of chemical and physical changes in matter. They will understand that this is part of everyday life.
Other
Chemical Heritage Foundation: Chemical Achievers: Charles F. Chandler
A brief overview of the life of Charles Chandler. The summary highlights his achievements in metropolitan sanitation and chemistry.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Water and Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The chemical and physical properties of water are examined in this lesson, including the role of hydrogen bonds in determining water's properties. The importance of...
Other
Chemical Heritage Foundation: Eleuthere Irenee Du Pont
A brief biography of Eleuthere Irenee du Pont's life and accomplishments.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Creating a Life Form
In this particular lesson, the students will create an unknown life form and planet. The creation of the life forms will begin at the chemical level and be explained throughout the levels of organization to the level of organism. The...
Other
Chemical Heritage Foundation: Roy J. Plunkett
This website tells about the life and scientific contributions of Roy J. Plunkett, the inventor of Teflon.
Other
Chemical Heritage Foundation: Wallace Hume Carothers
This resource presents informaiton about the life and scientific work of Wallace Hume Carothers, and how nylon was utilized in World War II.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Producers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Energy is the ability to do work. In organisms, this can be physical work, like walking or jumping, or it can be the work used to carry out the chemical processes in...
Other
Reciprocal Net: Crystals and Chemicals in Everyday Life
In this interactive students will understand crystals and chemicals in everyday life. The animation takes you through a household and explains various crystallogrophy we use all the time. Objects include light bulbs, items in a bathroom...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Surfactants: Helping Molecules Get Along
Students learn about the basics of molecules and how they interact with each other. They learn about the idea of polar and non-polar molecules and how they act with other fluids and surfaces. Students acquire a conceptual understanding...