Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cosmic Chemistry: An Elemental Question

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Space scientists investigate the cosmic phenomena in order to search for answers to possible origins of the solar system. They consider the concepts of elements and  isotopes. Data is analyzed looking at tje abundance of elements...
Worksheet
Curated OER

What Information is on the Periodic Table?

For Students 6th - 10th
For this elements worksheet, learners review the information that is found on a periodic table including atomic mass, chemical symbol, atomic, number, and electron configuration. This worksheet has 7 fill in the blank questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Atomic Structure and Quantum Theory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the structure of an atom and Dalton's atomic theory through a short video and mini-lecture. They also take a look at the weight of mass and become familiar with the idea of quantum theory
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Properties of Matter

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the molecular structure of matter and how it can affect the physical characteristics of a specific material. They demonstrate that isotopes of an element have different masses. Students demonstrate that the rates of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chemistry - Science 10

For Students 8th - 10th
In this chemistry science worksheet, students identify the parts of a chemical reactions. Students name the major particles of the atom. Students apply knowledge about the atom, theories, and models.
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Virginia Department of Education

Elements and Electron Configuration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
It's electronic! Pupils uncover elements and their electron configurations as they explore mass, groupings, correct charges, and sliding theory. Young scientists learn creative ways to remember various elements and correctly...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chemistry Word Search

For Students 10th - 11th
In this chemistry worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to chemistry. There are nine words/phrases located in the puzzle to find.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Unit 2 Quantities Review

For Students 9th - 12th
In this quantities in chemistry worksheet, students solve 13 review problems about percent composition, significant digits, the mole, simple and molecular formulas, balancing equations, stoichiometry, limiting reagents and percent yields.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Exam Review: Chemistry Calculations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemistry calculations review learning exercise, students solve 33 review problems about titrations, precipitates, pressure and volume of gases, combustion reactions, heat of combustion, molar concentrations and molecular formulas.
Unit Plan
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Isotopes and Atomic Mass

For Students 9th - 10th
Are all atoms of an element the same? How can you tell one isotope from another? Use the sim to learn about isotopes and how abundance relates to the average atomic mass of an element.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Isotopes and Atomic Mass

For Students 9th - 10th
Are all atoms of an element the same? How can you tell one isotope from another? Use the sim to learn about isotopes and how abundance relates to the average atomic mass of an element.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Isotopes and Atomic Mass

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will be asked to define atomic number, mass number and understand how isotopes differ from one another. They will be able...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Isotopes and Atomic Mass

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students explain the workings of a mass spectrometer, and describe how this device is used to determine average atomic mass.
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Average Atomic Mass

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial describing average atomic mass and how it is calculated.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry Simulation: Average Atomic Mass

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore how percent abundances of different isotopes affect the average atomic mass for that given element. Students form connections between the average atomic mass and a person's body mass....
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Isotopes and Average Atomic Mass Using Pennies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students apply what they have learned about weighted averages, isotopes, and systems of equations to a new situation - coins in a sealed container. They learn some historical information regarding the composition of...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Isotopes: Using M&m's as a Model for Calculating Atomic Mass

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity allows learners to gain an understanding of the relationship between the mass and relative abundance of an isotope and its effect on the average atomic mass of the element. Students will be given a random sample of the...
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Isotopes: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will define an isotope and demonstrate how to determine the average atomic mass of an element. It is 2 of 9 in the series titled "Isotopes."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Isotopes: Lesson 8

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will define an isotope and demonstrate how to determine the average atomic mass of an element. It is 8 of 9 in the series titled "Isotopes."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Isotopes: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will define an isotope and demonstrate how to determine the average atomic mass of an element. It is 4 of 9 in the series titled "Isotopes."
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Isotopes, a Weighty Matter: Isotope Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
You will be presented with three different isotopes of the same element. See if you can calculate the atom's average relative mass.
Handout
Environmental Chemistry

Environmental chemistry.com: Anatomy of an Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the basics of atomic structure, from simple definitions to information about quantum theory. Accurate and helpful basics whether or not you need the more advanced information.