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Electron Structure of the Atom

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this atoms worksheet, students determine the energy difference between levels and draw diagrams of the different types of orbitals. Students determine the ground state electron configuration for given elements. This worksheet has 14...
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Vocab Science Chapter 1

For Students 10th - 11th
In this word search worksheet, students locate 20 words related to science. The word list includes volume, mixture, and solute.
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Grade 9 Science Review

For Students 9th - 12th
For this 9th grade science review worksheet, students complete 63 true or false questions on topics such as atomic notation, isotopes, covalent bonds, Ohm's law, and electric circuits.
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Electron Arrangement and Ion Formation

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this elements worksheet, students determine how electrons fill up the energy levels for the first 18 elements of the periodic table. Students determine if elements gain or lose electrons to form a stable ion. This worksheet has 4...
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Elements

For Students 10th - 12th
In this elements worksheet, students determine the atomic number, mass, number, electrons, protons, and neutrons for elements. Students review the electromagnetic spectrum. This worksheet has 1 graphic organizer and 13 multiple choice...
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Naturally Magnetic Elements

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore naturally magnetic elements. In this magnets lesson, students examine the periodic table of elements. Students discover the parts of an atom and determine which three elements are magnetic.
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Sub-Atomic Particles and Energy

For Students 10th - 12th
In this atomic particles worksheet, students complete an elements chart comparing atomic number, mass number, protons, neutrons, and electrons. Students write the electron configuration for atoms. This worksheet has 1 graphic organizer...
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Science Letter Shapes Puzzle

For Students 5th - 6th
For this science word puzzle, students fit words to shapes using a set of 15 definition clues. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Science Vocabulary Decoder Worksheet

For Students 5th - 10th
In this science vocabulary worksheet, students match the letter of the science vocabulary word to the number next to its definition. Students match 15 words to 15 definitions.
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Science Vocabulary Maze

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this science vocabulary worksheet, learners solve the clues with science vocabulary words and find the words in the maze. Students find 14 science words.
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Electron Arrangement Ionization Energies in Group I and Period 2

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this electron arrangement activity, students complete two graphic organizers by determining the proton number of given elements from their first ionization energy. Then, they plot graphs of the first ionization energy against the...
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Magnetism

For Students 9th - 12th
In this science learning exercise, high schoolers apply themselves to the acquisition of new vocabulary while solving the crossword puzzle.
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Air and Water in the Environment

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders participate in a three part lesson in which they identify and describe forms of moisture in the environment. Part one of the lesson involves the three stages of the water cycle, part two focuses on creating humidity by...
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Liquids and Solids

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students describe the properties of solids and liquids, and explain how a semiconductor works.  In this atom lesson plan students demonstrate the bonding properties of carbon and silicon.
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Science Blackout Vocabulary

For Students 7th - 8th
In this science blackout vocabulary worksheet, students read the definition of 15 physics terms, then write the correct word.
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Science Spiral Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this science vocabulary worksheet, students solve the clues and insert the words into a crossword. Students insert 8 science words into the crossword.
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Science Spelling #2

For Students 5th - 6th
In this science spelling learning exercise, students are given science word definitions, then fill in missing letters to form their matching spelling words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Physics and the Quantum Mechanical Model

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this physics worksheet, students review vocabulary terms and key equations associated with the quantum mechanical model. Students apply the quantum theory to explain the photoelectric effect. This worksheet has 5 true or false, 12...
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Chemical Formulas and Naming

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils practice naming and writing formulas for simple chemicals. After a review of vocabulary, they create ion flash cards and discuss the rules for writing chemical compounds. They practice naming and writing the formulas based on...
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Physical Science Project-Atom

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate atoms. In this atom instructional activity, 5th graders investigate the parts of an atom. Students explore atom numbers and determine the number of electrons is in each atom.
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Balancing Equations Challenge

For Students 9th - 12th
In this balancing equations worksheet, high schoolers identify the number of atoms in given molecules and compounds and they balance ten equations by placing the proper coefficients in front of the reactants and products.
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The Periodic Table

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders read and interpret the Periodic Table. They also make decisions on how to group and arrange different kinds of matter and draw the structure of atoms of pure elements. Finally, 8th graders contrast and compare basic...
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Mass Spectrometer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this mass spectrometer worksheet, students read about how a mass spectrometer determines the elements in gases around Earth. Students answer 3 questions and identify the elements in a graph found by a mass spectrometer.
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Periodic Table Basics Review Sheet

For Students 10th - 12th
In this periodic table worksheet, students complete a chart with the appropriate element symbol, the atomic mass and the atomic number. They classify elements by their groups and as metals, nonmetals or semi-metals. They also answer two...