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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Chemical Kinetics 1

For Students 9th - 10th
In this experiment, you will determine the rate law and confirm the mechanism of the reaction between cyclohexanone and iodine. Requires Java and QuickTime plug-ins to access some features.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Coordination Chemistry 1: Synthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
In this four-week experiment, you will synthesize a compound and purify it in week 1. In week 2, you will assay it for purity by colorimetric analysis and by gravimetric analysis. In week 3, you will analyze your compound by titration of...
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Titration

For Students 9th - 10th
A titration is a method of analysis that will allow you to determine the precise endpoint of a reaction and therefore the precise quantity of reactant in the titration flask. This site demonstrates how to correctly perform this analysis.
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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 learners 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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University of Nebraska

Do Chem Doing Chemistry Experiment Descriptions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
You have to Scroll down to find them, but there are some good gas labs that relate to pressure that can be done.
Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Chemistry Laboratory Techniques

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of video lectures about the lab technique of thin-layer chromatography. The videos give a step-by-step demonstration of the analytical technique from the beginning to the end. The demonstrations is broken down into five...
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Other

Flinn Scientific: Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Tons of science safety rules and information are available here, arranged by category. Resources are available for students and teachers on maintaining safety during labs and other activities.
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Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: Lemon Chemistry: An Acid Base Experiement

For Students 3rd - 8th
Science Bob presents instructions for conducting an acid-base experiment using common supplies with information on how it works.
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Other

Chem 122 Lab: The Titration of Acetic Acid in Vinegar [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An experiment from a New Mexico Tech chemistry lab course through which students learn about titration, acetic acid, and weak acids. Contains pre-lab material, diagrams, chemical reactions, procedure, and post-lab questions.
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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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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Using Household Chemistry to Create Toothpaste

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this experiment students will create their own toothpaste using natural ingredients. They will learn that chemistry is a huge part of our lives, even down to the toothpaste we use. Students will be able to explore possible...
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Other

Santa Monica College: Chemistry Laboratory Common Equipment

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out some photos and names of common lab equipment students encounter in Chemistry class.
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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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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Introductory Concepts in Soil Chemistry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this introductory lab activity, students will collect data that will graphically illustrate the relationship between mass and volume in determining the density in chemistry. Based on density, students will seek to determine a...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Holt Modern Chemistry: Energy Content of Foods

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This probeware Lab Energy Content of Foods from the chapter Causes of Change uses a temperature probe to calculate the temperature change of the water to determine how much energy was released when food samples burn.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Evidence of Chemistry

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
The students will learn to identify evidence that a chemical reaction has taken place. They will use the Internet to research evidence and find examples. They will look around their school and neighborhood for examples. They will perform...
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Other

Oak Ridge National Labs: Erbium

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of the abundances of the isotopes of erbium. A great resource for chemistry students!
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Chemistry Is Colorful!!!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students are introduced to the 5 major types of chemical reactions. Each reaction type will be analyzed and specific examples will be noted. Students will then perform a lab investigation which includes each of the...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Chemistry Is Colorful!!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson ,students are introduced to the five major types of chemical reactions reaction type will be analyzed and examples will be noted. Students will then perform a lab investigation which includes each of the different reaction...
Website
American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Inquiry in Action: Teach Science Well

For Students 9th - 10th
Online textbook reviews fundamentals of chemistry and physical science via slideshow presentations, notes, and videos. Materials for classroom activities engage students in inquiry-based, hands-on investigations covering molecular...
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American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Inquiry in Action: Teach Science Well

For Students 9th - 10th
Online textbook reviews fundamentals of chemistry and physical science via slideshow presentations, notes, and videos. Materials for classroom activities engage students in inquiry-based, hands-on investigations covering molecular...
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Carnegie Mellon University

Chem Collective: Arsenic in Drinking Water

For Students 9th - 10th
Set in the context of ground water contamination in Bangladesh, this stoichiometry and analytical chemistry activity examines the issues around identifying wells contaminated with arsenic.
Unit Plan
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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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Gravimetric Determination of Arsenic

For Students 9th - 10th
Set in the context of ground water contamination in Bangladesh, this stoichiometry and analytical chemistry activity examines the issues around identifying wells contaminated with arsenic. In this activity, students perform a gravimetric...

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