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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Octet Rule: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will define the Octet Rule and how this effects an atom's stability. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Octet Rule."
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Website
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: The Noble Gases

For Students 5th - 8th
Get the skinny on the noble gases on the periodic table. Find out why this family is happy, how well they bond, and exactly who is a part of this happy family.
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: William Ramsay

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography about William Ramsay, the scientist who discovered the noble gases and received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1904.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Noble Gases

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers electronic configuration of noble gases and the reactivity of noble gases.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Noble Gases

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Group 18 elements and their properties.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Periodic Table Groups Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take an interactive quiz over the groups on the periodic table of elements. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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Handout
Other

The Elements: Noble Gases

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of the noble gasses can be found here as well as images and links to additional information. This site is maintained by a high school chemistry teacher but is supplemented with information from the Los Alamos National...
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Interactive
University of Kentucky

Chem Comics: Krypton

For Students 9th - 10th
All sorts of comics (especially Superman) where krypton comes into play. Nice graphics for a presentation or report.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: What Is a Plasma Ball and How Does It Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains how a plasma ball works. It is based on a lamp invented by Nikola Tesla. One needs to be aware of health hazards associated with them. The article includes some amusing tricks that can be done safely with a plasma ball.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Physical and Chemical Properties of Krypton

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the physical and chemical properties of the noble gas Krypton.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Uses of Krypton

For Students 9th - 10th
The average person likely knows little about Krypton. Learn how it was discovered, what its properties are, and how it is used.