Curated OER
Comics Puzzle
In this comic word search puzzle, students identify the names of comic strip characters. Examples include Ziggy, Duffy and Hagar. A list of 30 names is provided to assist students in their search.
Starfall
The Dog and His Bone
After reviewing a comic of a dog and his bone, students draw their own pictures on the top and write what they think happens next in the story. This activity is a good transition into longer story writing, as well as a good practice in...
University of Kentucky
Chem Comics: Aluminum
A set of comics featuring aluminum. Good graphics for a report or a presentation.
University of Kentucky
Chem Comics: Antimony
A set of comics featuring the element antimony. Some good information in an entertaining manner.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Moliere French Dramatist
Moliere, born in 1622, was a French comic dramatist, comic actor, stage director, and troupe manager.
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Healthy Aboriginal Network: Darkness Calls [Pdf]
"Darkness Calls" by Steve Sanderson and Richard Van Camp is a suicide prevention comic book specifically for aboriginal youth. It was widely distributed to Canadian teens in 2006. The superhero in it is based on a Cree legend.
University of Kentucky
Uk: Chemcomics: Iodine
Comic fraturing iodine. Not the most detailed information, but lots of fun. Interesting and useful for visuals.
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Uk: Iridium Comics
A 1968 Metal Men comic strip featuring iridium. Not the greatest source of imformation but good for illustrations and fun.
University of Kentucky
Chem Comics: Bromine
University of Kentucky provides comics in which bromine and information on bromine comes into play. A less common way of getting bromine information across.
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Chem Comics: Cadmium
Three comic strip pages that mention cadmium and provide a little bit of information on the metal. A different way to get some information across.
University of Kentucky
The Comic Book Periodic Table of Elements: Scandium
This site may focus on fun, rather than facts, but it will become a favorite of any Chemistry student. Here you will find scanned images of panels and/or pages of comic books, with references to the element you seek.
University of Kentucky
The Comic Book Periodic Table of Elements: Sodium
This site may focus on fun, rather than facts, but it will become a favorite of any Chemistry student. Here you will find scanned images of panels and/or pages of comic books, with references to the element you seek.
University of Kentucky
Uk: Sulfur Comics
This site may focus on fun, rather than facts, but it will become a favorite of any Chemistry student. Here you will find scanned images of panels and/or pages of comic books, with references to the element you seek.
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Uk: Osmium Comics
Comics featuring osmium, with nice graphics for presentations.
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Uk: Manganese Comics
A pair of comic strips where magnesium figures prominently. Interesting and fun. Could be nice visuals for a presentation.
University of Kentucky
Chem Comics: Arsenic
Comics from the 1960's featuring the element arsenic. Not the greatest source of information, but interesting with some very nice visuals.
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Uk: Chemcomics: Europium
No doubt these are the only comics featuring europium. Good way to get some fun into a presentation.
University of Kentucky
Uk: Chemcomics: Francium
A clever way to learn about francium. Possible graphic for a presentation
University of Kentucky
Chem Comics: Fluorine
A comic strip that features the element fluorine. Interesting, and a different approach to providing information.
University of Kentucky
Uk: Plutonium Comics
Although this page focuses more on fun than on facts, it will quickly become a favorite of most Chemistry students. Find scanned panels and pages of comic books with elemental characters.
University of Kentucky
Uk: Potassium Comics
Although this page focuses more on fun than on facts, it will quickly become a favorite of most Chemistry students. Find scanned panels and pages of comic books with elemental characters.