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Crescent Public Schools

The Internet Science Room: Naming Chemical Formulas

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can use this chemistry tutorial to help them understand how to name chemical formulas.
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Other

Science Alive: What Is Organic Chemistry?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This reading/lesson plan introduces students to the concept of organic chemistry.
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Other

Science Alive: Synthetic vs. Natural: What's the Difference?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through this reading, students will learn that a substance's properties arise from its molecular structure, not from how it's made (i.e., synthesized by people or found in nature). There is no fundamental difference between natural and...
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Other

Science Alive: The Many Faces of Steroids

For Teachers 1st - 9th
This reading is an introduction to the great variety of steroids and their many different uses.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Science: Molecules

For Students 1st - 9th
Kid's learn about the science of the molecules. Tiny chemistry and compounds of atoms and elements make up all matter.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Chemistry Is Colorful!!!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students are introduced to the 5 major types of chemical reactions. Each reaction type will be analyzed and specific examples will be noted. Students will then perform a lab investigation which includes each of the...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Organic Chemistry

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about organic chemistry including the importance of carbon, organic molecules, compounds, hydrocarbons, synthesis, and functional groups.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Composition of Air

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover all the elements and chemical compounds that are found in the air. They are presented in a chart listing their symbols, molecular weights, and what percent of the atmosphere they each comprise. A set of facts is also provided.
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Humphry Davy

For Students 9th - 10th
Humphry Davy was a pioneer in the field of electrochemistry who used electrolysis to isolate many elements from the compounds in which they occur naturally. Electrolysis is the process by which an electrolyte is altered or decomposed via...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Comparing and Contrasting Matter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a guided activity to help students compare different types of matter: atoms and molecules, elements and compounds, mixtures and solutions. It corresponds to Virginia science SOL 5.4.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Meaning of Matter

For Students 6th - 8th
Matter is all around us, so it's a good idea to know what it is, and why it matters. Learn about matter, its categories, and its subcategories with this interactive lesson.