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

Alberto Giacometti is a renowned sculpture, made popular by his "tall, gaunt" figures. His sculptures have been interpreted in many ways: representing isolation, Holocaust victims, or of one standing against adversity. Giacometti says...

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

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...

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 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 charger...

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

Students 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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A covalent bond is formed between non metal atoms, which combine together by sharing electrons. Covalent compounds have no free electrons and no ions so they don't conduct electricity.

This section of the lesson module focuses on covalent bonds, which are formed between non-metal atoms that share a pair of electrons. It includes links to a video and a test. Other types of chemical bonds are covered elsewhere in the...

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