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History in Pictures
Sixth graders interpret diary entries, letters and read maps to better understand portions of history. They create an oral presentation demonstrating understanding of how cultural characteristics have been communicated through art,...
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Click and Drag Music Composition
Fourth graders work in small groups using SMART Board Technology to write a 4 measure music composition. studying the basic structure and vocabulary of written music is the goal of this experience.
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Oxidation Numbers
In this oxidation numbers worksheet, students compare metals and nonmetals, draw Lewis Dot Diagrams, and determine the oxidation number for the given elements. This worksheet has 1 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 12 fill in the...
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Pauli's Magical Water
Students predict the shape of molecules using VSEPR theory. In this chemistry lesson, students differentiate a polar and nonpolar molecule. They discuss why water's polarity is very important.
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Cell Works
Students observe slides of cork cells and discuss the use of microscopes. They view a power point presentation on "Looking Inside Cells" and take notes aligned with the PPT presentation. They collaborate with a partner to create an...
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Covalent Compound Scavenger Hunt
For this chemistry worksheet, students look for the covalent compounds while examining the objects in the classroom. They also apply the knowledge of formulas.
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Narrative Writing
Imagine a day in the life of a child who has to work 12-14 hours a day, seven days a week. After viewing images and reading stories of child laborers, class members select an image and write a richly detailed narrative about a typical...
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The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe: A Literature Evaluation Project
Sixth graders read and analyze The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. They study the elements of literature found in the book. Students create an elements of literature flip book that shows the various elements of literature in the novel.
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Using Authentic Texts to Teach Vocabulary
Students read an article identifying any new vocabulary words they are unfamiliar with. Using the text, they discover antonyms, synonyms and word families. They answer comprehension questions and review the vocabulary to end the lesson.
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Cell Works
Students identify the different parts of the cells and their functions. In this biology instructional activity, students create an analogy of a cell and its organelles. They make a poster and present it to class.
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University of South Carolina: Resonance in Lewis Structures
A slide show with several slides dedicated to the topic of resonance in Lewis structures. Diagrams help illustate the examples. A practice example is provided.
Towson University
Towson University: Drawing Lewis Structures
Brief rules for writing Lewis structures for simple compounds. Some examples are included.
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Chemical Bonds: Writing Lewis Structures
This slide show explains the rules for writing Lewis structures and then demonstrates an example. It then provides a practice example for the student to try.
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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh: Lewis Structures Tutorial
This site lists easy-to-follow steps for drawing Lewis Structures. Examples are given.
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Organic Chemistry: Lewis/kekule Structures
This slide presentation contains a few slides that will be useful for students learning to write Lewis structures. A discussion of multiple bonds is included, and clear examples are shown.
University of California
Organic Chemistry Page: A Brief Tutorial on Drawing Lewis Dot Structures
An excellent lesson on writing Lewis structures. Examples shown include ammonium ion, carbon dioxide and the carbonate ion.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molecular Geometry From Lewis Structures
This audio book, by author Mark Bishop, describes how to draw geometric sketches of molecular compounds using lewis dot structures. Many examples are given to increase understanding. Also find links to animations and tutorials for other...
University of California
Ucla: Drawing Lewis Structures
A step-by-step explanation on how to draw Lewis structures. An example problem is worked through to accompany the steps. There is also a list of the exceptions and a short explanation of resonance.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molecular Structure [Pdf]
The Molecular Structure chapter from "An Introduction to Chemistry" textbook discusses the formation of covalent bonds, drawing Lewis dot structures, and the resonance and molecular geometry of molecules. Many pictures and examples are...
University of California
Resonance: Drawing Resonance Structures
An extensive lesson from UCLA on drawing resonance structures. Includes several examples, and links to related topics. Practice problems are also provided.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Resonance
This section from "An Introduction to Chemistry" describes how to draw resonance structures. A few examples are given. Also find links to 3-D molecular models of the examples.
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Chemical Bonds: Formal Charges
A slide presentation with several slides dedicated to the topic of formal charges. Formal charges are explained, and examples are given. A practice example is provided.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molecular Structure: Power Point [Pdf]
This power point covers the molecular structure chapter from "An Introduction to Chemistry". It reviews the main ideas and shows many examples of covalent bonding from valence electrons. Also includes detailed steps to drawing lewis dot...
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Resonance: Audio Book
This audio book, narrated by author Mark Bishop, describes how to draw resonance structures. Contains a few examples to help understand the steps. Also find links to tutorials and animations about other chemistry topics.