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Changes In Matter, "The Big Chill"

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate why ice cream does not go through any chemical changes when it is exposed to physical changes. They describe the three states of matter in either written or verbal form. Then students experiment with ice cream...
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Acids, Bases and Salts

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore acids, bases and salts. They define acid and base. Students describe the characteristics and properties of acids and bases. They relate the processes of ionization and dissociation to the formation of acids and bases.
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Acid Rain

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the effects of acid rain. The lesson plan contains a lab background for the teacher to use before the implementation of the lesson plan. They conduct an experiment to collect data and then report the results of the...
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Simple Chemical Equations

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders interpret the chemical symbols and shorthand used for molecules and equations. Through guided practice, 8th graders work to decipher and interpret the symbols for chemical equations. An opportunity for independent...
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Physical Changes of Water

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students observe changes in water. For this lesson about water and its forms, students perform an experiment to determine how water changes. Students analyze what causes water to be solid, liquid, or gas. Students record their...
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Reaction Rates-Catalysis, Concentration, Surface Area, and Temperature

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Young scholars determine the meanings of concentration, surface area, and catalysis through an experiment. In this instructional activity about chemical reactions, students participate in an experiment. Young scholars complete three...
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Chemical Changes

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore chemical and physical changes. In this lesson about chemical changes, 6th graders observe various items and changes that occur at certain times. Students determine what change took place and observe the change....
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Chemical Equilibrium

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore Le Chatelier's Principle. In this lesson about chemical equilibrium, students do an experiment with several different activities . Students observe as they do the experiments and understand the outcome. Students become...
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Separation of Mixtures and Compounds For K Through 12

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Learners explore mixtures and compounds. In this lesson, students do an experiment to distinguish between mixtures and compounds. Learners complete ten different phases of the experiment testing many different substances. Students will...
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Combining Elements to Form a Compound

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore elements and compounds. In this instructional activity about elements and compounds, students will do an experiment. Students work in groups of 2-3 as they complete two separate activities. Students understand how two...
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Chemical Changes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare types of chemical change. In this chemical reaction instructional activity, students use a variety of household items to investigate different types of chemical change. Students will engage in a discussion about the...
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Element Videos

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create videos about an element on the periodic table. In this element lesson, students work with partners to create a 1-2 minute video giving interesting information about their element. They include the name, symbol, atomic...
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Silicate Gardens

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students take digital pictures of their Silicate Gardens as an analysis of measurements of silicate tube growth. In this silicate measurements lesson, students download pictures of Silicate Gardens being grown on the International...
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Acid Rain Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners collect data on causes of Acid Rain. In this science lesson, students simulate the effects that produce acid rain, collect and analyze data from their samples. They relate science and statistics in this lesson.  
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Jell-O-Shakin

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students design a tower made of jell-o. In this science lesson, students investigate what it takes to build a jell-o building that will not fall when shaken. They discuss what causes earthquakes and how it is controlled.
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Experiments with Photovoltaic Cells

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explain how sunlight is converted to electricity. In this series of physics instructional activity, students study how varying the characteristics of the light source affect photovoltaic cells. They research their...
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History of the Battery

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students study the development of batteries. In this electrochemistry instructional activity, students compare the different types of batteries. They explore its applications especially in the medical field.
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Battery Type and Size

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars identify the different types of batteries available in the market. In this science activity, students discuss how to select the right batteries for a car.
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A Comparison of Polymeric Liquids with Newtonian Liquids

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students perform several tests on liquids. In this general science lesson, students compare the properties of polymeric and nonpolymeric liquids. They explain the composition and importance of macromolecules.
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Calibrating a Thermometer

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calibrate an alcohol thermometer using the boiling and freezing point of water. In this physical science lesson plan, students explain what happens to boiling point of water as altitude increases. They calculate their...
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Confectionary Bureau of Investigations: Case of the Cookie Mystery

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform tests on different chemicals to determine their chemical properties. In this forensic science instructional activity, students identify an unknown sample using its physical and chemical properties. They solve a fictional...
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Biochemistry Taboo

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners play a "Biochemistry Taboo" game using their knowledge of Biological chemistry and taboo cards. This lesson can be used as a review or an introduction into concepts covered in Biochemistry and includes a pre-activity worksheet.
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Where is That Light Coming From?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the chemistry of bioluminescence and discuss how various organisms benefit from this trait. They prepare a report about of at least one organism that receives each of the benefits discussed.
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Diffusion Of Molecules

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate molecular movement while studying how to perform a chemistry investigation.

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