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Connotation and Denotation: How Word Choice Affects a Paragraph
Review the terms denotation, connotation, diction, and mood in paragraph writing. After defining the terms, middle schoolers practice writing examples of both connotation and denotation. They complete a connotation and denotation...
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Solutions
Amateur chemists define and describe properties of solutions, compare solubilities, explain how solutes affect freezing and boiling points, describe acid and base properties, and more! This educational PowerPoint provides information and...
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Connotation and Denotation:
Eighth graders investigate the effect that connotations can have on writing. They are shown examples to build background knowledge before attempting the exercise. They finish by writing a paragraph to practice what they have learned.
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WS 10.7 pH and pOH
In this acid and base worksheet, students answer questions about calculating the pH and pOH of solutions. They complete a table given hydronium ion concentrations, hydroxide ion concentrations, the pH or the pOH and they find the missing...
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WS 10.5 Bronsted-Lowry Acid/Base
In this acid and base instructional activity, students fill in the blanks with terms related to Bronste-Lowry acids and bases and then answer questions about conjugate acids and bases. They write two equations for the ionization of an...
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The July Crisis: Can You Stop the Great War?
Students role-play as diplomats from countries involved in World War I who have received telegrams stating they must prepare presentations on their country's position about the war. They have 45 minutes to reach a peace accord, or they...
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Seeking a Balance in International Trade: Pacific Rim Import-Export Transactions Activity
High schoolers role play as members of a company's import-export purchasing department attempting to develop a positive trade balance with a Pacific Rim nation. They create a company and research a trade nation in order to report to...
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What a Bohr!
Students define, identify and illustrate the parts of an atom, and investigate the Bohr atomic model. Students watch a multimedia presentation to understand an atom's parts and their functions. In groups, they create a model of an atom...
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Triumph of the Will
Students view the propaganda film, "Triumph of the Will". Identifying propaganda techniques used, they review any fallacies in logic or persuasive appeals. They discover elements in German culture and their meaning in 1934. They...
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Beverage Tests
Learners investigate the pH of a liquid. In this middle school mathematics/science instructional activity, students collect and analyze data regarding the pH of various liquids. Learners display their data in various types of...
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Introduction to Oxidation and Reduction
In this elements worksheet, learners learn the rules for assigning oxidation numbers and then practice using these rules. Students use oxidation number to determine if a substance has been oxidized or reduced. This worksheet has 14...
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Electrons, Protons, Neutrons
In this atoms learning exercise, students complete a graphic organizer by writing in the element symbol, atomic number, mass number, and number of electrons, protons, and neutrons. This learning exercise has 1 graphic organizer and 14...
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WS 10.10 Salts and Buffers
For this salts and buffers worksheet, students answer five questions about the acids and bases that form salts as well as the equations for a buffer system.
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WS 10.9 Ka/Kb
In this weak acid and base instructional activity, students find the pH of solutions given the equilibrium constants for each of the weak acids and weak bases.
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Don’t Cry Over Spoiled Milk!
Seventh graders explore how milk spoils over time. In this biology lesson, 7th graders discover how pH changes as microorganisms enter the food and multiply. They explain the benefits of pasteurization process.
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United States Entry into World War I: Some Hypotheses About U.S. Entry
Students take a stand on a hypothesis for U.S. entry into World War I, supported by specific evidence.
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Formal Or Informal
In this technology worksheet, students produce two e-mails that are delivered in the formal and informal contexts. The sheet contains helpful hints for each.
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American Democracy
Twelfth graders represent a specific interest in the business community and must present a plan that benefit the community and present the least amount of danger to the community. They must convince the city fathers that their venture is...
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Identification of Career Choices
Take some time to have your pupils identify careers that are not traditional for their gender.
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GENDER STEREOTYPES AND ADVERTISEMENTS
Students identify gender stereotypes in advertisements.
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Atomic Structure and Quantum Theory
Students are introduced to the structure of an atom and Dalton's atomic theory through a short video and mini-lecture. They also take a look at the weight of mass and become familiar with the idea of quantum theory
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Acid Base
In this acid and base worksheet, students review the characteristics of acids and bases, how to calculate pH of a solution, and define a buffered solution. This worksheet has 16 multiple choice questions and 3 problems to solve.
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U.S. Entry Into WWI
Middle schoolers identify the reasons why the United States entered World War I. In this world history lesson plan, students are given a lecture on Woodrow Wilson and analyze documents (specifically, Woodrow Wilson's speeches). Middle...