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Solution Shapes
In this solutions instructional activity, students soak a pipe cleaner in hot water and a supersaturated solution of 20 Mule Team Borax. Students leave their pipe cleaner in the solution for 30 minutes and then observe. They put it back...
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Specific Heat
In this specific heat worksheet, students are given examples to find the specific heats of substances and to use the specific heats to find the changes in temperatures of substances. Students solve eighteen problems using what they...
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Magnetic Discovery Bottle
Students examine how to conduct simple investigations and use simple equipment to gather data. For this magnet lesson students decide what types of objects are attracted to magnets.
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Acids, Copper, and Zinc
Students observe chemical reactions using post-1982 pennies. They observe the reaction of an acid with zinc but not copper under the same conditions over a two week period.
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Classification of Changes
In this classification of changes learning exercise, students identify each example as either chemical or physical changes. Students also classify other examples as either element, compound, solution, colloid, or suspensions. In the...
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Solution Shapes
Eighth graders examine different solutions. In this solution material instructional activity students complete a lab activity and several worksheets.
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Discovering and Converting the Battle of Homestead
Students study and explore the Homestead strike and locate where the events took place. In this investigative lesson students use several perspectives to write an objective newspaper article on the event.
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Causal Patterns in Density Phenomena
Learners realize that density exists. They develop a mental model of density-to realize that something is going on that they cannot see to account for differences between materials.
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Science Words
In this general science worksheet, students find 32 science words reviewing states of matter and types of substances. Students may self correct by selecting the link at the bottom of the page.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Transition Metals, Alloys and Corrosion
The transition metals are placed in the center of the periodic table, between groups 2 and 3. They are generally hard and dense, and less reactive than the alkali metals. Iron, copper, silver and gold are important transition metals. A...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Magical Metals: How Shape Memory Alloys Work
In this video, Ainissa Ramirez describes what shape memory alloys are, how they work, and how they are used. [4:46] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Types of Alloys and Their Uses
Looks at the composition and uses of three types of metal alloys - stainless steel, brass, and sterling silver.
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US Geological Survey
Usgs: Fact Sheet: Molybdenum a Key Component of Metal Alloys [Pdf]
Read this detailed fact sheet to learn about molybdenum and the important role it plays in the national economy, national security, and lives of Americans every day. Discover how we use it, where we can find it, and where we can find...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Alloys
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of alloys and examples.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Metallic Bonds
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial, students will begin to describe the electron-sea model of metallic bonding. They will explain how metallic bonding is responsible...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Metals and Metallic Bonds
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students investigate the physical and chemical properties of metals and metallic bonds.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Metals in the Periodic Table
This site provides a general overview of the metals in the periodic table. Content explores the different types of metals, and how you can identify a metal.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Alloys
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the composition and uses of alloys.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Different Types of Alloys
Explains what an alloy is and lists common alloys along with their base metals.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Alloys
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of alloy and examples.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Metallic Bonding
A video tutorial helps illustrate a metallic bond, and explains several metallic properties based on the arrangement of electrons. [3:22]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Scientific Notation in Chemistry: Metallic Bonding and Metals
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this interactive you will drag the appropriate alloy to the correct figure. You will need a sign-in to access this media, but it will be well worth your time!
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Alloys
This resource will allow readers the ability to identify alloys and understand types of alloys.
Science Struck
Science Struck: List of Ferrous Metals and Their Uses
Describes different alloys made with iron and what they are used for.