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From Polymers to Bioplastics: Looking Toward Finding Renewable Resources
Students investigate the properties of polymers. In this chemistry lesson, students explain the importance of energy sources. They produce a bioplastic from the lab and evaluate its structural integrity.
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Osmosis Investigation
Students investigate osmosis as they determine how carrot cells respond to two different environments. They conduct the experiment, record the data, and answer discussion questions.
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Interactive Notes-"Electricity"
Students explore electricity. In this interactive electricity instructional activity, students create static electricity with balloons, observe the rate at which ice melts to identify conductors and insulators, and create a static...
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Connection to Engineering: Fractions of Crude Oil
In this crude oil worksheet, learners read about the fractions of crude oil and their demand. They answer questions about the data given.
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Indicator Sponge A Discrepant Event Demonstration
Young scholars explore the use of acid and base pH indicators. The teacher saturates an indicator sponge with congo red solution. Afterwards, the sponge is placed in a blue base solution. Students observe that the blue sponge actually...
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Chemistry Lab-Molar Volume of Gas
Learners determine the molar volume of hydrogen gas. For this molar volume lesson plan, students find the molar volume of hydrogen produced in a reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid. They use a eudiometer to measure the...
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Structure of Seeds and Effects of Fertilizer on Plant Growth
Investigate the structure of seeds and the effects of fertilizer on the growth of plants. Young scientists observe a peanut and determine if it is a monocot or dicot plant. They plant seeds and make varying solutions of fertilizer, then...
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Chromosome Karyotyping
High schoolers explore chromosome karyotyping. In this chromosome karyotyping lesson plan, students use a chromosome kit to explore chromosome syndromes and disorders. They also produce a large model of a cell with chromosome to simulate...
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Osmosis
High schoolers investigate osmosis and diffusion in a liquid environment. In this osmosis lesson plan, students use dialysis tubing made into bags and filled with 3 different solutions. They observe the movement of water molecules into...
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Introduction to Gas Chromatography
Students analyze gas chromatograms and suggest various applications for gas chromatography.
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Digestion Experiment
In this digestion experiment instructional activity, students follow the procedures to set up an experiment about stomach digestion using pH paper to test for acidity.
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Teaching Avogadro's Number
Students design an experiment to determine Avogadro's number. Students utilize an ammeter, an electrolytic cell and internet research.
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Solution Concentration
Students determine differences in concentrations. They have to state the problem they feel exists, consider possible solutions, and develop a plan to come up with for containers whose labels have fallen off. Students base this off the...
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Virginia Woolf: A Room of One's Own - Shakespeare's Sister
Students, after reading and analyzing, "A Room of One's Own," by Virginia Woolf, analyze how creating and defending one's position as well as how narrative functions as a rhetorical device. They evaluate and focus in on Shakespeare's...
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Museum Text Messaging
Students pretend they are in a museum and are to explain a painting to a friend using text messaging. They identify the correct painting based on the message. They answer questions to complete the lesson.
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Girls are Drinking Like Boys
Young scholars explore alcohol use. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Girls are Drinking Like Boys", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity based on the...
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Emerging Viruses
Students study the characteristics of living things and explore the characteristics of viruses including their structure, function, and reproductive cycles. They also explore the impact of viruses on human health by discussing common...
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How Can We Observe Genetic Variation Within a Species?
Students observe intra-species variation by completing standard microbial streaking procedures. They collect data from which they draw observations and complete a worksheet.
Other
Elmhurst College: Fractional Distillation of Crude Oil
Elmhurst College offers excellent but advanced information on the distillation of crude oil, including a crude oil distillation tower.
Other
Fact index.com: Fractional Distillation
Fact-Index.com offers a basic overview of fractional distillation including fractional distillation in a laboratory and industrial uses of fractional distillation.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Separation and Purification
There are different ways to separate mixtures, for example by filtration, crystallization, distillation, or chromatography. The method chosen depends upon the type of mixture.
Other
The Distillation Group: An Overview of the Distillation Process
Use this site to learn about the basic process of industrial distillation. There is also a photo gallery to view real-world distillation plants.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Changes in Matter
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will describe methods for separating mixtures, such as chromatography, distillation, fractional distillation, evaporation, and filtration. They will also...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Fractional Distillation
This website provides the definition.