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Handout
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Origin of the Chemical Elements

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a variety of topics related to the elements. Topics covered in the discussion include Primordial Chemistry, Stellar nucleosynthesis, Hydrogen burning, and more.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is the Universe Made Of?

For Students 9th - 10th
The atoms around you have existed for billions of years- and most originated in the flaming, gaseous core of a star. Dennis Wildfogel tells the captivating tale of these atoms' long journeys from the Big Bang to the molecules they form...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Origins: Back to the Beginning

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the elements found in the Periodic Table of Elements and what role some of them play in the universe. Test your knowledge of the elements and the organization of the table by completing a puzzle.