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Comparing Covalent and Ionic Substances

For Students 9th - 12th
In this covalent and ionic substances worksheet, students use the internet to find information about the characteristics of covalent and ionic substance and explain what causes the differences in these types of substances.
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Honors-Acid and Base Properties Homework

For Students 9th - 12th
In this acid and base worksheet, students answer 8 questions about Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis bases. They determine Bronsted-Lowry conjugate acid-base pairs and they identify compounds and solutions as acids, bases or neutral.
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Solubility and Intermolecular Forces

For Students 9th - 12th
In this solubility and intermolecular force worksheet, high schoolers are given 26 clues about forces between molecules such as hydrogen bonds and London forces and about solubility of solutions.
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Raising Plants

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars investigate the life cycle of plants by growing their own in class.  In this botany instructional activity, students practice using plant vocabulary while they grow their own Wisconsin Fast Plants.  Young...
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Introduction to the Periodic Table

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the different elements of the Periodic Table. In this chemistry lesson, 8th graders pick an element to research, then present to the class using a powerpoint presentation or a poster.
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The Halogens

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students answer 24 questions related to properties of halogens. They fill in the table with the correct answers and participate in teacher demo.
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Energy Saving Survey - Chart - Take Action Activity

For Students 4th - 8th
In this saving energy instructional activity, students survey the class about saving energy, examine an energy chart, and answer short answer questions. Students complete 4 tasks.
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Light and shadow

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners experiment with light and shadow. In this light lesson, students look at the relationship between shadows and light. They experiment with light source, shadow size, transparent objects and reflective objects. 
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The Physics of Cell Phones

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explain how cell phones work. In this physics lesson, students describe the advantages and advantages of having one. They identify the different parts of a cell phone.
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Magnetic Testing

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore magnetism. They make observations of everyday items regarding their magnetic attraction and use their experiences to make a prediction.
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Cooking with the Sun!

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners access prior knowledge of solar energy and understand that solar energy produces heat. In this solar cooker activity, students complete grade appropriate experiments using the heat of the sun. Learners complete a worksheet on...
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Au!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students describe the properties of gold. They analyze why gold has been valued throughout history. Students view the physical property identification and formation of gold. They view and analyze "pyrite" within the classroom.
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Fearing the Fear Factor

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students write a reaction paper on the topic: "Reality shows like 'Fear Factor' are dangerous/nothing to worry about because...." Students respond to the situation Akron, Ohio's First Energy Corporation being labeled irresponsible after...
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners read Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm by Jerdine Nolen Harold. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the study of balloons. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library...
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Metalloids

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss metalloids, their use as semiconductors, and their impact on the computer industry. They work in groups to create a visual timeline showing the evolution of the computer.
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The Geiger Counter

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Geiger counter worksheet, students read how Wilhelm Geiger developed a device that detects radiation detection. Then students will complete 2 short answer questions.
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Chemical Bonding and Shapes of Molecules

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemical bonding worksheet, students review the different types of bonds and calculate the number of valence electrons in molecules. This worksheet has 11 matching and 15 multiple choice questions.
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Properties of Ionic Compounds

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this compounds worksheet, students describe why metals and nonmetals form ionic compounds and why the formation of ionic compounds are exothermic. This worksheet has 5 short answer questions.
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Thunderstorms

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the attraction between two different charges to investigate lightning in a thunderstorm. They complete an experiment and a worksheet.
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What’s That, I Can’t Hear You?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate forms of energy as well as light and sound. In this science instructional activity, students participate in hands-on activities that require them to evaluate how sound affects astronauts in flight. A video of this...
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The Discovery of Ohm's Law

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study Georg Ohm and how he changed mathematics with his law.  In this experimental evidence and stastics lesson students complete an experiment on the characteristics of Ohm's law. 
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Achy, Breaky Nerve

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students will develop models of neurons to understand the function of myelin as it applies to the normal and abnormal transmission of nerve impulses. In addition, the students will also have the opportunity to apply their knowledge...
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Magnetism and the Magnetic Force

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate magnetism and the magnetic force.
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Atoms Crossword Puzzle

For Students 9th - 10th
For this atoms crossword puzzle, students read 15 questions about atoms and fit the answers into a crossword. This difficult puzzle has no word bank.