Curated OER
Ions in the Environment
Students explain the importance of the five main biogeochemical cycles. In this chemistry lesson plan, students discuss how ions are transported in the environment. They design an experiment to collect data on eutrophication.
Curated OER
Mining Minerals
Students define the properties of minerals and their uses in their world. In this multi-lesson plan unit, students contribute actively to discussions of mineral mining, mining methods and mine safety. A role play lesson plan asks...
Curated OER
Ecosystem Terms
In this science worksheet, students identify twenty-four terms in a word search about ecosystems. answers are available in various formats.
Curated OER
Sedimentation
Students are introduced to the various types of sedimentation. In groups, they define the term and research what causes it to happen. They compare and contrast the different types of sedimentation and research how it occurs off of Cape...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Inorganic Compounds
Learn here about inorganic compounds, substances that do not contain both carbon and hydrogen, and how they are essential to human functioning.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
Learn here about organic compounds, groups of carbon atoms covalently bonded to hydrogen, usually oxygen, and often other elements as well, and how they are essential to human functioning.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Organic or Inorganic?
Take a look around your world as you discover what items are made up of organic and inorganic materials. Take this tutorial and quiz to see how much you know.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Carbon
This article from Wikipedia contains great information on the element carbon. Links are provided throughout the article to provided additional information. The topics include: Notable Characteristics, Applications, History, Allotropes,...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Organic Compounds Examples
Discusses the confusion around what is meant by organic chemistry and provides a list of organic compounds organized into categories and types.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Intro to Human Biology
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students will learn the basics about metabolism and organic & inorganic compounds in the human body.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Chemical Change Examples That We See Around Us
Explains what a chemical change is and how to identify one. Provides examples of chemical changes that are often seen in organic and inorganic compounds.