State University of New York
State University of New York: Calorimetry Measuring Heats of Reaction
This simulation uses a "bomb calorimeter," which is designed to measure heat produced during a combustion reaction, where a compound is burned using excess oxygen.
Other
Chem Cases: Chemical Reactions Our Source of Energy
A site that describes combustion reactions, using a practical example.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Combustion and the Color of Smoke
The colour of smoke depends on how well something burns. Things that burn well give off white smoke. Things that do not burn well, such as rubber, give off black smoke. Also learn here about blue and black smoke.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Combustion Reactions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition and examples of a combustion reaction.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Exothermic Reactions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the definition of an exothermic reaction, the role of energy, and examples of exothermic reactions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix Series: Endothermic Reactions: Combustion Reactions
[Free Registration/Login Required] Use the water and carbon dioxide molecules to balance the combustion reactions, label them, and then answer one challenge about the topic.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Chemical Reaction Overview
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides an introduction to chemical reactions.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Chemical Reaction Types: Summary
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing the basic types of chemical reactions straight to your fingertips. Become the commander of your own learning experiences as you take part in this interactive lesson...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Chemical Reaction Types: Summary
Watch this screencast introducing several common types of chemical reactions. [1:36]
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Quizzes: Endothermic and Exothermic Chemical Reactions
Assess your ability to distinguish between exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions with this interactive multiple choice quiz. Receive immediate feedback to your answers.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Bill Nye Demonstration: Atmospheric Pressure
Watch and learn with Bill Nye the Science Guy while exploring concepts such as atmospheric pressure, and combustion chemistry by manipulating gases and air. [1:37]
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Chemical Change Faq
Investigate the answers to many commonly asked questions about chemical change. This comprehensive list will address chemical equations and double displacement reactions in addition to other topics.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Is Fire a Solid, a Liquid, or a Gas?
Elizabeth Cox illuminates the science behind fire.
PBS
Pbs: The Science of Fire
A virtual experiment bringing you to the center of combustion! Understand how fire ignites, what makes a flame, and how molecules rearrange themselves in chemical reactions. This interactive activity gives students four different...
Utah STEM Foundation
Utah Stem Action Center: Smoke in a Bottle
Students will learn how complete and incomplete combustion is different and also how the products affect us.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Understanding Air: Climate Change and Modeling Combustion
In this instructional activity, students learn about the components of air and the chemical reactions that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and explore the connection between carbon dioxide, climate change, and environmental...
McREL International
Mc Rel: Whelmer #42 Learning Activity: Fire Sandwich
An easy to do activity if you have a Bunsen burner. The activity investigates combustion and heat conductivity. The activity is in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.
Kidport
Kidport Reference Library: Energy
A simple introduction to energy, offering information on hydro-electric energy, fossil fuels, nuclear power, solar energy, and wind energy.
Michigan Reach Out
Nasa Trc: Match Stick Rocket
In this online lesson plan students can experience Newton's Laws of Motion in relation to rockets with this experiment.
Other
The Science House: Combustion
In this experiment, students will observe that the weight of the product of combustion is greater than that of the starting material. Teacher's notes address the key concepts of this experiment.
Other
Applied Thermodynamics: Combustion of Biomass Fuel
This site is provided for by Applied Thermodynamics. Fuel analysis and combustion characteristics of biomass fuels. Charts and equations available.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Joseph Priestley
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1983 to commemorate Joseph Priestley, the scientist who discovered oxygen. With a short passage on his contributions to the teaching of history, religion, and science.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Carbon Oxygen Cycle
The fours stages of the carbon-oxygen cycle are described - photosynthesis, respiration, combustion, and decomposition.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Combustion and Flame
Explore the different types of combustion and learn about flames and fuel.