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Yale University

Yale University: General Chemistry Lab Techniques: Volumetric Pipets

For Students 9th - 10th
A four-step tutorial shows students how to use a pipet in general chemistry lab to make "precise and accurate" volume measurements. View the full-length lesson via streaming video [9:46] or in segments.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Natural Salt Solutions 1: Ion Exchange

For Students 9th - 10th
In this experiment, you will concentrate on understanding the chemistry of ion exchange and estimate the capacity of an ion exchange column from your observations.
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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Virtual Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
Perform virtual lab experiments safely. Pour and mix specific amounts of various solutions on screen and observe changes in temperature and pH. Choose glassware and other tools (ie. bunsen burner, scale) to assist with virtual lab...
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Crescent Public Schools

The Internet Science Room: Chemistry Class Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
This introduction to chemistry class reviews some major concepts to help prepare students for a high school chemistry course.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Welcome to General Chemistry Laboratory!

For Students 9th - 10th
Geared towards helping Dartmouth College students starting General Chemistry Laboratory, this site offers resources important for anyone in the lab. Learn why you should keep a lab notebook and how to keep yourself and others safe. This...
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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Lesson Plans: Temperature Changes in Dissolving

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Media-rich lesson in which young scholars discover that it takes energy to break bonds, and that energy is released when bonds are formed during the process of dissolving. They also determine whether dissolving is either exothermic or...
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Calorimetry Defined

For Students 9th - 10th
To aid in lab experiments, the Chemistry Lab of Dartmouth College offers a definition of calorimetry, as well as detailed instructions on how to use a calorimeter. There are also pictures provided to help explain the process.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Did You Ever Wonder? About the Mysteries of Ocean Chemistry?

For Students 9th - 10th
Students investigate ocean chemistry. The article discusses Jim Bishop, ocean cycle, the biology of the sea, and carbon in the sea. The resource consists of pictures, quotes, and links to additional resources.
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Carnegie Mellon University

Chem Collective: Acid Mine Drainage

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the chemistry behind the causes and effects of acid mine drainage on a modeled river. In this activity, students examine the chemistry of acidic mine runoff and its effects on river water.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Vacuum Filtration

For Students 9th - 10th
Vacuum filtration is a technique for separating a solid product from a solvent or liquid reaction mixture. This comprehensive site addresses setting up and performing vacuum filtration.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Quantitative Transfer

For Students 9th - 10th
A Quantitative Transfer simply means that all the material to be transfered from one place to another must make the trip, down to the last particle. Use this site to find out how to correctly transfer a solid and a liquid.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Scanning Spectrometer

For Students 9th - 10th
The scanning spectrometer measures absorbance vs. wavelength for liquid samples. Directions on how to use this instrument are provided here.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Crazy Crystal Creations: Grow Crystals

For Students 3rd - 5th
Compare the size and shape of crystals grown in different temperature conditions in this science fair project. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Chemical Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
A career as a chemical technician requires an associate's degree as a minimum. If you like testing products, working in a lab, and are detail-oriented, you may be interested in this career strand. This Science Buddies site lays out the...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Much Baking Powder Do Quick Breads Need?

For Students 6th - 8th
If you like to bake, this could be a good project for you. There is a purpose for each of the ingredients in your recipes, but not everyone is always aware of what that purpose may be. Though this lab takes multiple days, you will...
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Qualitative Analysis of Anions

For Students 9th - 10th
"In this experiment, you will observe the reactions of some simple salts, analyze common household chemicals, and identify an unknown sample by testing its reactivity."
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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Determine the Amount of Vitamin C in a Peach

For Students 9th - 10th
Perform a titration experiment to determine the concentration of absorbic acid in one medium peach.
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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Unknown Weak Acid Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
Perform an experiment to determine the pKa and concentration of an unknown acid.
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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Unknown Weak Acid Problem Bonus

For Students 9th - 10th
Perform an experiment to determine the concentrations of a mixture of two acids.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Uses of Crucible Tongs

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses what tongs are used for and why crucible tongs are a very important tool in a laboratory and other settings. Describes the different types of crucible tongs, their uses, and some safety tips.
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Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Crystal Painting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE) program. A lesson plan in which students explore the nature and structure of a variety of naturally occurring crystals, such as quartz, fluorite, citrine,...
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Other

State of Oklahoma Human Capital Management Division: Laboratory Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of laboratory technician duties, along with a classification of laboratory technicians into three levels based upon experience and expertise.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Bubble Tray

For Students 9th - 10th
This activity allows students to create and observe giant bubbles.
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Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: The Ultimate Bubble Solution

For Students 3rd - 8th
Science Bob presents instructions for making the ultimate bubble solution using common supplies with information on how it works.

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