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VSEPR THEORY: BALLOONS AND MOLECULES

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners listen to the teacher introduce VSEPR theory and explain molecular geometry. They use balloons to visualize the shape of orbitals. Students create visuals of molecular orbitals with strings and balloons.
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The City Inside a Cell

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare cell structure to the structure of a city. In this cell structure lesson, students investigate differences and similarities between cell structure and city structure. Students create a 3-dimensional, edible model of a cell.
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Where Indians and Bison Meet

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine a transparency of the Pre-2004 Monticello Nickel and compare it to the American Bison Nickel. They research Native American tribes and discover why the bison was so important to them. They create products showing...
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Solubility

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this solubility activity, learners determine which solute will be more soluble in the solvent listed. Students complete 7 matching and 3 problems to solve.
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Intermolecular Forces

For Students 10th - 12th
In this compounds worksheet, students identify the main intermolecular force in the given compounds and explain the differences between dipole-dipole forces and hydrogen bonds. This worksheet has 5 short answer questions.
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Chemical Bonding and Shapes of Molecules

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this chemical bonds learning exercise, students review the different types of bonds, Lewis dot structures, ions, and molecule shapes. This learning exercise has 10 matching, 17 multiple choice, and 3 drawing questions.
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Candy Compounds

For Students 9th - 12th
In this compounds worksheet, students are given a bag of colored gumdrops that represent specific atoms. They construct ionic and covalent bonds with gumdrops using the key provided and the compounds to build. They fill in a chart with...
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Predicting Molecular Shapes

For Students 9th - 12th
In this molecular shapes worksheet, high schoolers read about how to predict molecular shapes in molecules based on the number of electron pairs and the VSEPR theory. Students are given twelve molecules, they draw the Lewis structures...
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The Journey of Sacagawea

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the life of Sacagawea, the exceptional woman chosen to appear on the Golden Dollar, and write journal entries based on their research.
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Who IS That Woman?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners participate in a jigsaw reading activity about the contributions of Sacagawea to the Corps of Discovery. They also write a poem to reflect upon what they studied.
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Carbondale: The Biography of a Coal Town

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars use a brief history of the growth and decline of the anthracite region in the state to create a photograph and map "peak shaped" time line. They practice map and photo analysis strategies to "read" photographs and maps.
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East Meets West: Americans on the Move

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the settlement of the Louisiana Territory. In this Westward Expansion lesson, students watch segments of the Discovery video "East Meets West: Americans on the Move". Students conduct further research pertaining to the...
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Children in the Labor Force

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars, after reading the articles "Historical Background" and "Progressive Era: Child Labor," create a two to three page document using Inspiration that deals with either the reasons children worked, child labor laws and Lewis...
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Journal of a Virtual Expedition

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners journey with Lewis and Clark. In this literature lesson, students read The Journal of Augustus Pellitier-The Lewis and Clark Expedition 1804. Learners keep a journal in the persona of a member of the expedition crew.
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Covalent Bonding-Electron Dot Structures

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemistry, students draw the Lewis structures of 20 covalent compounds. They demonstrate how the lone pairs are distributed in the molecule.
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Become An Expert!

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students become aware of the history to the Missouri quarter. Students combine two historically significant images: the famous explorers Lewis and Clark and the Gateway Arch. Students explore the rich history of this state.
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Prevent Child Abuse

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research documents and photographs by Lewis Hine on child labor. They examine documents and summarize them. Students complete several photograph analysis worksheets. Their research and documents begin after the Civil War.
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Through the Looking-Glass Chess: Create Your Own Games!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research chess in relation to the metaphors in Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass. They read the novel and note references to chess and research the history of chess and how to play the game. In groups, they create...
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Investigating the Shapes of Covalent Molecules and Measuring their Respective Bond Lengths and Bond Angles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers will draw Lewis structures of common covalent compounds using a Chem 3D computer program. They will predict the shapes of the molecules, complete a data table, and formulate rules for predicting shapes of molecules. In the...
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To Be Or Not To Be: Reading With Expression

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students observe and demonstrate a variety of strategies for reading with expression. They listen to the teacher read "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carrol with and without expression, and discuss the differences. In small groups they...
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American History Through Architectural Masterpieces: Monticello

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the life of Thomas Jefferson, explore great American landmark Monticello, discover relationships between climate, geographical factors, and time as to what kind of architecture was used, conduct research online, write a...
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Chemical Compounds

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this chemical compounds worksheet, students write the name of compounds from their chemical formula, balance equations, write electronic configurations for elements, and draw Lewis dot structures. This worksheet has 8 fill in the...
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Chemical Bonding

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this chemical compounds worksheet, students review the different types of bonding, define the octet rule, and draw Lewis structures (electron-dot diagrams) for given compounds. This worksheet has 7 fill in the blank, 5 short answer...
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May 14th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this daily writing prompt activity, students learn that Lewis and Clark set out on their famous journey on May 14, 1804. Students write about what it might have been like to accompany the men on the journey.

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