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Ziplock Chemistry

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate various chemical reactions when creating mixtures in ziplock baggies. In this chemistry lesson, students will recognize various chemical reactions and cite evidence. Safety and assessment strategies are included in...
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TE Lesson: GPS on the Move

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a scavenger hunt and a drawing activity to examine the use of Global Positioning Systems including a handheld GPS receiver for personal navigation. They practice using the GPS receivers while collecting data from...
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Empirical Formulas

For Students 9th - 12th
In this empirical formulas worksheet, students read about determining empirical formulas from chemical formulas. They determine the empirical formula given ten molecular formulas. They also find the molecular formulas given the mass and...
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Rechargeable Batteries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore how rechargeable batteries work by conducting a series of experiments. In this physics instructional activity, students discuss the benefits of using rechargeable batteries over disposable ones. They build their...
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Types of Chemical Reactions

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students are given directions about three types of reactions and how to write balanced equations for each. They then are given ten practice problems to complete using the information given.
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Cross-Linked Polymer Lab

For Students 10th - 12th
In this polymer learning exercise, students make two types of cross linked polymers and they test their physical properties. These include their response to agitation, stretchability, viscosity, and resilience.
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Chemistry and Bonding

For Students 9th - 12th
In this bonding learning exercise, students take an interactive quiz with 15 multiple choice questions about the VSEPR Theory, bonding, the geometry of molecules, Lewis structures, resonance structures and enthalpy changes.
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Ionic Compounds

For Students 9th - 12th
In this compounds worksheet, students review the structure and properties of ionic compounds, their formulas and nomenclature, and molecular mass and percentage composition. This worksheet has 4 short answer questions and 7 problems to...
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Naming Inorganic Compounds

For Students 9th - 12th
In this compounds instructional activity, students review how to name inorganic compounds and then complete 2 graphic organizers naming the cations and anions.
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Cross Canceling with Frank and Fred Frog!

For Students 5th - 6th
In this multiplying and dividing fractions to solve a riddle worksheet, students use cross canceling to solve the problems. Students solve ten problems.
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Acids, Bases, and pH

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate acids, bases,and pH. They test the acidity and basicity of various household items using litmus paper. Using their results, they rank the substances according to pH and identify the contributing chemical on the label.
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Writing Net Ionic Equations

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this ionic equations worksheet, students are given 20 equations to complete. They are to write the net ionic equation and indicate if a precipitate or gas is formed. In addition they are to determine if 11 compounds are acids or bases...
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Types of Chemical Reactions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students read about the 3 types of chemical equations and how to write balanced ionic equations. Students are given 5 equations to balance, write the type of reaction, write the total ionic equation,...
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History's Thermometers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explain the concept of paleoclimatological proxies. In this oxygen isotope instructional activity, students interpret data and make inferences about climate changes in the geologic past.
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Solubility and Intermolecular Forces

For Students 9th - 12th
In this solubility and intermolecular force instructional activity, students are given 26 clues about forces between molecules such as hydrogen bonds and London forces and about solubility of solutions.
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Magnetic Forces and Particle Motion

For Students 9th - 11th
In this magnetic forces and particle motion worksheet, students use the equation for the radius of a spiral to answer 3 questions about charged particle motion.
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Water Resource Engineering

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine solubility and the significance of water.  In this aqueous solution lesson students complete a lab activity on soil profiles.
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Logarithmic Functions as Inverses

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
In this algebra activity, students solve logarithmic functions. They graph their solution using log properties. There are 6 questions.
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Acids and Bases Crossword

For Students 8th - 12th
In this chemistry learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle with 27 clues about acids and bases. Each clue lists number of letters for correct word.
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Answers for Acids and Bases Crossword

For Students 8th - 12th
In this chemistry activity, students are provided with the answers for a crossword puzzle with 27 clues about acids and bases.
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pH

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners use a Colorimetric test to measure pH and gain the importance to life in an aquatic ecosystem pH is. They explore the dramatic effect pH level can have on a water body. Students test the pH level of many water samples.
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Chemical Equations

For Students Higher Ed
In this chemical equations worksheet, students write mass balance equations and charge balance equations. Students write the system of equations to solve for solution concentrations at equilibrium. This worksheet has 21 problems to solve.
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Physical and Chemical Trends in the Group 7 Elements

For Students 9th - 12th
In this elements worksheet, high schoolers complete a graphic organizer by comparing the elements' melting point, boiling point, density, and electronic configuration. Students determine the characteristics of Group 7 elements. This...
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Electrolytes and Colloids Worksheet

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this electrolytes worksheet, students calculate percent composition, determine the electrical conduction of electrolytes, and explain the Tyndall effect. This worksheet has 7 problems to solve.