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Unit 1 Matter and Energy
Topping this worksheet is a comprehensive collection of notes about phase changes. The phase change graph is displayed, along with formulas for the gas laws, and information relating energy to change of phase. After reviewing these...
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Measuring Precipitation
A little engineering design is mixed into this lesson on precipitation measurement. Groups plan and construct a rain gauge, and use it to collect precipitation. As part of the PowerPoint presentation, learners view a satellite map of...
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Meet Your New eBuddy
Students are introduced to the eBuddies laptop system. Using the technology, they create a new Word document and practice using a mouse. Opening a new window from Internet Explorer, they view an appropriate site which allows them to...
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Ziplock Chemistry
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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Some Halogen Chemistry
In this halogen chemistry worksheet, students complete a practical to gain experience making observations of inorganic halogens and their salts. Students make observations of changes that take place in each chemical reaction and they...
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Stalactites And Stalagmites
Students conduct a scientific investigation about the formation of stalactites and stalagmites. They conduct an experiment to reproduce them in the lab environment. Students make observations over a period of time in order to see the...
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Making Soap
In this soap worksheet, students produce soap in the laboratory and test their product by washing away engine oil with their soap. Students answer four questions about tests they perform on their soap.
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Preparation of Triiodomethane (iodoform)
For this preparation of triiodomethane worksheet, high schoolers use propanone to prepare triiodomethane. Students use filtration and recrystallization in order to make the product. They determine the melting point using a melting point...
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Rock Hounds
Students receive a basis for understanding the three main classifications of rock: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. They engage in a hands-on activity designed to give them an appreciation for rocks and minerals.
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Sedimentary Rocks
In this sedimentary rock worksheet, students answer 9 fill-in-the-blank questions and 8 matching questions regarding sedimentary rocks and their formation.
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Writing the Complete Equation
In this writing equations worksheet, high schoolers are given 6 chemical reactions and they write equations for each one including the reactants, the products and the states of matter.
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Compounds
In this chemistry instructional activity, students complete a chart about common compounds. Examples include baking soda, sugar, and wood alcohol.
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Polymers Lab: Bouncy Ball and Slime
Eighth graders investigate chemical reactions to produce polymers. In this polymers lesson plan, 8th graders experiment with sodium silicate and ethyl alcohol to make a polymer. They also experiment with borax and glue to make a polymer....
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Dirt: Making Dirty Water Clean!
Fourth graders study soil and water. In this water lesson students work in groups and use a filter to clean water.
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Introduction And Brief History of Materials Science
Students develop an understanding of the concept of matter. They l participate actively in the bubble raft experiment as described on the Center for Thermal Spray Research's website. They demonstrate dislocations and grain...
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Designing Machines
Students explore simple and compound machines. In groups of four students, they design a compound machine using K'NEX that has a stated purpose and consists of at least two simple machines.
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Lab 23-Follow Up Questions-Conductivity
In this conductivity worksheet, students answer post lab questions about substances that transferred electrons resulting in electricity flowing through the conductivity leads use to test each substance.
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Finding Areas of Triangles, Rectangles, and Circles
Learners find the areas of geometric shapes. In this geometry activity students find and measure the sides, perimeters, and areas of quadrilaterals, triangles, and circles. Learners relate the measures to the others by using formulas.
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Identification of Different Compounds and Substances
Students conduct a series of tests to identify unknown compounds. In this chemistry lesson, students compare the physical and chemical properties of substances. They collect data and formulate a conclusion.
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Observing the Effect of a Change in Conditions on a System at Equilibrium by Applying Le Chatelier's Principle
Students describe the Le Chatelier Principle. They participate in an experiment in which they observe the changes in an equilibrium system. They answer discussion questions to end the lesson.
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Geology Activities: Rock Making
Students create their own gems using a simple experiment and learning process in class.
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Entropy
For this entropy worksheet, students review the Second Law of Thermodynamics and explore how entropy changes. This worksheet has 5 word problems.
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Writing Complete Equations Worksheet
In this chemistry activity, high schoolers write in the correct equations in accordance to solving the word problems. The answers are on page 2.
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Sedimentary Rocks
In this sedimentary rocks worksheet, students conduct an experiment where they observe a shallow dish of water and table salt. Then they determine what causes the salt to leave deposits in the pan. Students also describe sedimentary rock...