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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

WS 5.1 Kinetic-Molecular Theory of Gases/Pressure

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this gases worksheet, students answer six questions related to the kinetic molecular theory of gases. They summarize the kinetic theory and they draw diagrams to illustrate different components of the theory.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Kinetic Theory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe how molecules of the different phases of matter move according to the Kinetic Theory. In this chemistry lesson, students observe and participate in teacher demos. They give real world applications of the kinetic theory.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Elements In Chemistry: Solids, Liquids and Gases

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the kinetic-molecular theory. In this state of matter lesson, students consider the differences of melting glaciers, melting icebergs and investigate on what happens when submerged water melts.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Gases

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this gases instructional activity, students review the kinetic molecular theory and use the ideal gas law to solve 20 problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

States of Matter and Gas Laws

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this matter worksheet, students review the states of matter and the gas law formulas and equations. Students then complete 7 multiple choice questions and 6 problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Phases of Matter and Thermochemistry

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this theromochemistry worksheet, students review the kinetic theory of gases and the three phases of a substance. Students calculate how much heat is required to raise a certain mass of solution a certain number of degrees. This...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Matter and Energy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a small group read aloud of the short story, "Cerium" by Primo Levi. They answer several questions about the story and then relate the reading to a lecture on Kinetic theory. After the lecture they apply the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Behavior and Properties of Gases

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils convert Celsius to Kelvin temperature. Students conduct three lab experiments, gas law simulations using Internet applets, lectures and demonstrations. The Laws included are Boyle's, Charles, Combined Gas, Ideal Gas, and Gram's...
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Interactive
Curated OER

The Structure of Matter

For Students 9th - 11th
In this chemistry instructional activity, students study the structure of matter and the kinetic molecular theory using an interactive online website.
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PPT
Curated OER

States of Matter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This particle PowerPoint includes many pictures to illustrate solids, liquids and gasses and the behavior of their particles.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Air Pressure Demonstration

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders observe various physics experiments. They study kinetic theory and how a hovercraft works.
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PPT
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Properties of Real Gases

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Chemistry Department provides slides 36-40 of this a 40-slide PowerPoint presentation. The site discuss real gases and the van der Waals equation of state. The explanation for why gas samples...
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Website
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Atomic and Molecular Explanation of Pressure and Temperature

For Students 11th - 12th
Learn how to calculate the kinetic energy of a gas molecule, describe the relationship between the temperature of a gas and the kinetic energy of atoms and molecule, and describe the distribution of speeds of molecules in a gas. The...
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Interactive
McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill Learning Center: Gas Laws and Kinetic Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
From the companion web site for the Contemporary College Physics textbook. An ideal gas law simulation in which the motion of individual particles inside a closed container is simulated. The number of particles, external pressure, and...
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Interactive
Frostburg State University

General Chemistry: Gaseous Equation of State Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
A JavaScript calculator which allows one to investigate the distinction between an ideal gas and a real (Van der Waal or Dieterici) gas. State variables can be entered and an update on the values of other variables are given (as...
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ideal Gas Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This site defines and discusses the ideal gas law. The concept of state variables is explained and the various state variables are identified. Links to further information is available.
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ideal Gas Law With Constraints

For Students 9th - 10th
Charles' law is derived from the ideal gas law. An equation of the ideal gas law under pressure constraints is given and the derivation is explained.
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Interactive
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ideal Gas Law Calculations

For Students 9th - 10th
A page containing an interactive JavaScript form which allows the visitor to investigate the relationship between various state variables. Visitors input values of a few variables and observe the effect upon the other variables. Options...
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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Selling the Kmt

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Fairly complicated lab designed to illustrate the concepts of KMT. Good if you have the materials and training.
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Handout
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Limits of Classical Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
Acting as a subtopic of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook's section on Atoms and the Periodic Table, this site discusses the limits associated with classical physics. Topics covered include light and heat with additional information...
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Handout
Towson University

Towson University: Ideal and Real Gas Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
The ideal gas law is stated and explained at this site from the Towson University. It is then used to derive the other gas laws (Charles, Boyle's, Gay-Lussac's, Avogadro's, combined, etc.). Other gas law relationships are discussed....
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Handout
Wyzant

Wyzant: Chem Tutor: Gases

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy page covering most all the gas laws. Each law is described in words and stated as an equation. The use of each law in solving problems is demonstrated. Some problem-solving tips are provided. There are 23 practice problems with...
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Unit Plan
State University of New York

State University of New York: Kinetic Molecular Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
This module simulates the behavior of a small number of gas molecules in a small box.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry Simulation: Building Bridges

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about temperature and molecular motion and why they are important to consider when building a bridge.