Virginia Department of Education
States of Matter
Scientists have been studying exothermic reactions before they were cool. The lesson begins with a discussion and a demonstration of heat curves. Scholars then determine the heat of fusion of ice and the heat needed to boil water through...
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Arc Flash and Arc Blast
In this arc flash and arc blast learning exercise, students answer ten questions about the conditions that lead to arc flashes and arc blasts. They describe each and explain how to protect from these occurrences.
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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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Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Students investigate and explore the three states of matter. They read and discuss the NASA article "The Engine That Does More," identify examples of each state of matter, and as a class complete a section of two worksheets. They...
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Elements
In this elements instructional activity, students write in the symbol of the chemical element that matches its description. This instructional activity has 10 fill in the blank questions.
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The Geiger Counter
For 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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Periodic Table Chart Problem
For this chemistry worksheet, learners fill in the correct elements with the help of the 25 questions. The end result is supposed to be a filled in and complete periodic table of elements.
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Chemical Reactions
In this reactions activity, students write the formula for each reactant and product and then balance the equation. Students have 23 problems to solve.
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Plasmasphere
In this plasmasphere worksheet, students determine how long the plasmasphere takes to rotate around the Earth using two satellite images taken three hours apart.
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The Periodic Table
Eleventh graders examine the history and development of the periodic table and properties of elements. They complete worksheets, take notes during a teacher-led discussion, and produce their own periodic table.