Lesson Plan
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Periodic Table of Elements

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
In this chemistry worksheet, young scholars use the periodic table of elements in order to identify the common elements. The detail is very detailed.
Worksheet
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WS 1.7 Density

For Students 10th - 12th
In this density worksheet, students calculate the density of objects given their mass and volume. They are given a table with the density of a variety of substances and given the mass or volume and must find the unknown.
Worksheet
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WS 1.7 Density /Archimedes Principle

For Students 7th - 10th
Archimedes' principle is practiced as chemistry learners practice computing the density of different gases, liquids, and solids. Using a chart of standard densities, they also identify unknown materials by similar calculations. Fifteen...
Handout
Science Teachers

Basic Periodic Table of the Elements

For Teachers 5th - 12th
This basic, black-and-white printable is a copy of the periodic table of elements. It includes the standard element name, symbol, atomic number, and atomic weight. Across the bottom is an explanation that says for elements without stable...
Worksheet
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Math Skills-Density

For Students 8th - 10th
In this density worksheet, students learn about density and how to solve density problems. They calculate the mass, volume, or density in fifteen problems using what they learned.
Worksheet
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Converting Mass to Amount

For Students 11th - 12th
In this mass instructional activity, students determine the number of moles from a given molar mass and volume being sure that they use the correct conversion factors. This instructional activity has 12 problems to solve.
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Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services

Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Osmium

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a fact sheet with information on the basic data and properties of Osmium. It also includes some of its uses.
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Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Osmium

For Students 9th - 10th
This WebElements site offers lots of fundamental information on osmium, Bohr diagrams and details on its purification.
Handout
Corrosion Source

Corrosion Source: Osmium

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents basic data, along with good information on the history, sources, properties and uses of osmium.
Website
Environmental Chemistry

Environmental chemistry.com: Periodic Table: Osmium

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that has it all. This is probably the best place to start looking for information or data on osmium.
Interactive
University of Kentucky

Uk: Osmium Comics

For Students 9th - 10th
Comics featuring osmium, with nice graphics for presentations.
Handout
Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry: Osmium

For Students 9th - 10th
The ChemicalSociety provides a short entry with information on the history, description and uses of osmium.
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Other

Reade International Corp.: Osmium (Os) Powder, Shot, Pellets & Ingot

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice description and collection of physical data on osmium.
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Chemicool

Chemicool: Osmium

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by Chemicool, gives a set of data tables that cover a great many physical and chemical properties of osmium.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Osmium: Periodic Table of Videos

For Students 9th - 10th
The team at Periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. Osmium is element number 76 on the periodic table. [2:47]
Graphic
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[Bohr Model of Osmium]

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides excellent information on the transition metal osmium.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Top 3 Contenders for the Strongest Metal in the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the strength of tungsten, osmium, and titanium, and their chemical and physical properties.
Graphic
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Go to Web Elements to Find More Information About This Element.

For Students 9th - 10th
Comics featuring osmium, with nice graphics for presentations.
Handout
Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Radioactive Dating

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains what radioactive dating is and describes the different techniques used, what they are used for, and the limitations of each.