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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Surfactants: Helping Molecules Get Along

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about the basics of molecules and how they interact with each other. They learn about the idea of polar and non-polar molecules and how they act with other fluids and surfaces. Students acquire a conceptual understanding...
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Week of 12 16 13: Us Health Watchdog Cracks Down on Antibacterial Soaps

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn why there is a new health warning from the FDA against the use of antibacterial soaps.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Bubble Tray

For Students 9th - 10th
This activity allows students to create and observe giant bubbles.
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Unit Plan
Wyzant

Wyzant: Chemistry: Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson provides a list of chemical terms, defines them, and uses examples to describe and explain each. These include allotropes, ionic compounds, methane, carbon dioxide, alkali flats, blue vitriol, and others.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry Simulation: Soap

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn the chemistry behind the ability of soap molecules to remove stains from clothing. The amphipathic nature of soap molecules is highlighted.