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Why are Electrons Important?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers write electron configuration of elements using atomic numbers and they identify valence electrons. In this electrons lesson plan, students observe a demonstration showing the space-filling property of an electron. They...
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Redox Reactions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe an oxidation-reduction reaction and write the overall equation and half reactions. In this oxidation-reduction lesson plan, students observe sodium metal, phenolpthalein and detergent placed in a petri dish. They write...
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Empirical Formulas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate empirical formulas for molecules. In this empirical formulas lesson plan, students use paper ions to form formulas and they show these are empirical formulas. They use ions of carbon and hydrogen showing electron...
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Chemical Composition of American Coins

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the chemical composition of pennies dated 1983 or later. In this chemical composition of American coins lesson plan, students scratch the surface of the penny to expose the zinc core. They put the penny in...
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PV=nRT=Bang!

For Students 9th - 12th
In this ideal gas law instructional activity, students watch a demonstration using liquid nitrogen, a plastic 2 liter bottle and a garbage can of water that excites students to use the ideal gas law to solve problems. Students analyze...
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Lesson on Proteins

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars examine the importance of proteins including their function and structure.  For this protein lesson students play a game to help them better understand proteins.
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Color Change in Leaves

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the different leaf pigments and colors. In this biology lesson, students perform chromatography to separate them. They explain how light affects green leaf colors and causes falling leaves in autumn.
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Cardiovascular Disease and Fitness: Exploring the Rhythm of Your Pulse

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore several examples of cardiovascular diseases. In this anatomy lesson, students explain why physical fitness is very important. They count their pulse rate and record them on a data table.
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TESI 04 Lesson Plan

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students write and balance five chemcial equations which have been observed throughout the process of completing the experiment. They use vacuum filtration to recover suspeneded particals from a colloidal suspension. Students correctly...
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Branches of Science Lesson Plans

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Teachers can use branches of science lesson plans to get students excited about science careers.
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Teaching Atomic Structure Using Cooperative Learning

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Individuals in a group of four each take on a different role: atomic number expert, mass number expert, isotope expert, and nuclear atom expert. They teach each other about their area of expertise. As an assessment, a short quiz is...
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Interactive Laboratory Activities for Secondary Education

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Do you think the lab smells like rotten eggs? Sorry to hear about your sulfering. A set of five experiments covers many different topics including seasons, gravity, food, precipitation, and photosynthesis. Though not presented as a...
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Kalzium

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars explore an interactive program about the periodic table. They use the Kalzium software to dynamically explore the relationships between elements, the periodic table and properties of the elements.
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Science Friday: Hanford Nuclear Waste Cleanup

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers practice careful listening skills to learn about problems regarding cleanup of radioactive wastes at the Hanford nuclear reservation in Washington State. Students answer the questions imbedded in the lesson as they listen...
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The Interactive Periodic Table of the Elements

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the different types of metals.  In this investigative lesson students watch a demonstration on the effects of temperature on atoms and take a tour through baone matter.
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Periodic Table

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars relate to the idea of periodicity & give example of other periodic events and identify and use the periodic table as a useful resource. They also identify the relationship of elements to certain groups & periods...
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Lesson 5, What Kind of Research Should Our Government Support?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine research ethics. In this scientific research ethics lesson, students examine hypothetical research scenarios and determine which proposals should be funded with tax dollars.
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Ethics in the Science Laboratory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider the role of ethics in science lab procedures. In this ethics instructional activity, students explore a scenario that requires them to record their reactions to the case and the conduct of high schoolers in the...
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Types of Chemical Reactions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct labs to gain an overview of chemical reactions. They observe examples of synthesis, decomposition, single displacement and double displacement reactions. They identify certain products by the use of litmus and splint tests.
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Lesson 8, Recycling

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine recycling. In this environmental stewardship activity, students practice persuading others to recycle as they collaborate to prepare small group skits. Students discuss the issue and write reflections about the experience.
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Lesson 2, Student and Teacher Behaviors in Science

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore ethics. In this science ethics lesson, students examine science lab classroom ethics as they consider various scenarios that encourage authentic student discussion and the formulation of guidelines and principles.
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Ethics Issues From Science Fiction

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze ethics issues as they read science fiction works. In this science and ethics lesson, students read science fiction short stories of their choosing, investigate the ethics issues raised in the stories, and...
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The Challenge to Deliver Insulin

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate these fundamental chemical and cellular processes. They recognize the long-term danger that comes from a diet of fast food, chips, and soda, realize that avoiding diabetes is their responsibility, and establish...
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Substances And Chemical Reactions

For Teachers K - 5th
Students watch and predict chemical reactions when different substances are mixed together. They differentiate between solid, liquid, and gas.

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