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Particle Adventure Dutch Version

For Students 9th - 10th
Dutch version of the well-known "Particle Adventure" physics website that teaches students about atoms, mass, particle physics, and quantum physics. The site discusses theories related to physics and provides other links related to the...
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PBS

Pbs: Scientific American Frontiers: Teaching Guide: Tasty Models (9 12)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this hands-on lesson, young scholars use candy to construct models of nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats). Create visualizations that will aid in learning about dehydration synthesis and bond saturation in fat molecules....
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Handout
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Surface Tension

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes and explains the concept of Surface Tension. Also provides links to related topics.
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Frostburg State University

General Chemistry Online: Faq the Mole Concept

For Students 9th - 10th
This FAQ site over general chemistry concepts presents the question: "Why are moles used?" It explains what moles are and how they can be used to count molecules and how grams can be turned into moles.
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Museum of Science

The Atom's Family: Mighty Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, students construct models of molecules using marshmallows and gum drops.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Structural Organization of the Human Body

For Students 9th - 10th
Try considering the structures of the body in terms of fundamental levels of organization that increase in complexity: subatomic particles, atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms and biosphere....
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Bill Nye

Bill Nye: Hole Y Water

For Students 2nd - 5th
This tutorial from Bill Nye uses an experiment with water and sugar to show how matter is mostly empty space.
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Other

Beautiful Chemistry: Beautiful Structures: Gas and Liquid

For Students 9th - 10th
In Beautiful Chemistry, we talk about crystals, quasicrystals and glasses, which are all solids. Here, we see the molecular structure of gases and liquids.
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Handout
Frostburg State University

General Chemistry Online: Ionic and Molecular Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a good outline of the concepts involved in ionic and covalent bonding, with links to definition of terms. Features a list of common molecular compounds and a chart that compares ionic and molecular compounds.
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Website
Frostburg State University

University of Frostburg: How Nonpolar Molecules Dissolve

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Frostburg provides an explanation of the process by which nonpolar molecules dissolve in water.
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Handout
Frostburg State University

General Chemistry Online: Simple Compounds Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
Studying simple compounds in chemistry? Find answers to several commonly asked questions with topics ranging from compound classification to polyatomic ions.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Capillary Action

For Students 9th - 10th
Capillary is described and explained. It is related to surface tension. Examples in botany and human physiology are given.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Protein Partnering and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, students explore what makes a good fit for a protein.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Heat and Temperature

For Students 7th - 9th
Learn that temperature measures average kinetic energy, and heat is the transfer of energy from hot systems to cold systems. Consider what makes a good conductor. (Requires Java)
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is the Shape of a Molecule?

For Students 9th - 10th
George Zaidan and Charles Morton shape our image of molecules. [3:47]
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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Changing State Condensation

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the process of condensation as it pertains to molecular movement in water vapor.
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OpenSciEd

Open Sci Ed: Net Logo: Gas Particle Collisions Up Close

For Students 9th - 10th
This simulation explores the relationship between particle kinetic energies during particle collisions.
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Interactive
OpenSciEd

Open Sci Ed: Net Logo: Gas Particle Motion and Temperature

For Students 9th - 10th
This simulation explores the relationship between the temperature of a gas, the motion of the particles in the gas and the changes in the kinetic energies of particles during collisions.
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eBook
Libre Text

Libre Text: Collision Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a summary of collision theory and its relation to reaction rate. It includes links to higher-level explanations.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Physical Science: Types of Matter

For Students 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses elements, atoms, compounds, molecules, and crystals. Looks at mixture and different types of them.
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eBook
Upper Canada District School Board

Tom Stretton's Advanced Placement Chemistry: Chemical Bonding

For Students 9th - 10th
Take on this self-guided advanced level e-text, and learn about chemical bonding and molecular structure.
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Teachers TryScience

Teachers Try Science: Say Cheese

For Students 3rd - 8th
Follow these steps to create the chemical reaction required to make cheese. Good explanations and suggestions of ways to modify the experiment. Hands-on science.
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Other

Beautiful Chemistry: Beautiful Structures: Metal Organic Frameworks

For Students 9th - 10th
Interact with these virtual structures of metal-organic frameworks. These special kinds of crystals are made of organic molecules and metal-containing units, which are linked together by chemical bonds.
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Surface Tension

For Students 9th - 10th
Georgia State explains, defines, and illustrates the concept of surface tension. Includes photos, examples and links to further information.