In this earth science worksheet, students review the basic characteristics of minerals in the common categories of them all.

In this social studies/economics learning exercise, 4th graders complete a set of 25 multiple choice questions about a variety of 4th grade concepts. An answer key is included.

Introduce your class to Sparta - a society that existed during the time of Ancient Greece 700 - 500 BCE. Many aspects of Spartan culture are presented. This includes a most-interesting slide which outlines what it was like to be a child...

Students conduct a series of experiments on water electrolysis. In this chemistry lesson, students explain what happens to the molecules during the process. They cite real world applications of electrolysis.

Young scholars explore how rechargeable batteries work by conducting a series of experiments. In this physics lesson, students discuss the benefits of using rechargeable batteries over disposable ones. They build their own battery...

Students use waste materials to build a snowman decoration. In this reusing lesson, students create a new object out of disposable items left over from the holidays. Students discuss ways of cutting down waste. Students understand how...

Students investigate technology used by Native Americans by examining their creations.  In this Native American math lesson plan, students examine the overall area of Mississippian Indian mounds that were built hundreds of years...

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.

An overview of the differences between the metal and non metal groups. Includes a lot of information on the periodic table and has a plethora of graphs.

This site talks about ionic, polar covalent, and non-polar covalent bonding.

Explains what intramolecular and intermolecular forces are and the different types for each. Includes lots of examples.

Presents a long list of non-ferrous metals and some general facts about them.

In this lab activity, students will be asked to observe and then test the physical and chemical properties of several different elements.

Students investigate several properties of the given elements and decide whether each element is a metal, non-metal, or a metalloid.

Mineral photos depicting metallic and non-metallic luster. Includes shiny, glassy, and earthy examples.

Environmental Chemistry offers a very concise definition of a non-metal.

Read about the non-metallic elements in the halogen family, what their chemical and physical properties are, their uses, and some interesting facts about them.

The following tutorial explains the three main types of elements, including metals, non-metals and metalloids.

Nice detailed synopsis of selenium, its properties and uses.

Information on the dietary and nutritional significance of selenium from an authoritative source.

Good information on selenium with respect to the environment and health.

Looks at the chemical and physical properties of halogens.

Learn about the characteristics, chemical and physical properties, and uses of halogens.

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