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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Isomers and Polymers

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners create models of structural isomers, geometric isomers, and polymers.  In this chemistry lesson, students are given definitions and molecular model kits to create a variety of different isomers and polymers.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Isomer

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this isomer worksheet, students use molecular model kits to build isomers. Students work in groups and draw and name the isomers they build. They answer 9 questions about both geometric and structural isomers.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Organic Chemistry

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this organic chemistry worksheet, students solve 20 problems including isomer structure, functional groups, types of reactions and the polymers that make up the structures of organic molecules.
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Handout
Clackamas Community College

Clackamas Community College: Alkenes

For Students 9th - 10th
Clackamas Community College provides a great resource on alkenes. This site teaches you about the nomenclature and structure of alkenes. It also discusses the two types of isomers alkenes can form and addition reactions.
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Handout
Other

Chemistry Guide: Structural Isomers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Chemistry Guide defines a wide variety of isomers. Provides graphics for each. Positional and functional group isomers included.
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Graphic
Other

Bristol University: Structural or Constitutional Isomers

For Students 9th - 10th
Structural Isomers are molecules which have the same molecular formula but have different connectivities (The Order They Are Put Together). Alkanes can be very simple examples of this. This pages shows a few examples.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Isomers

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Isomers and their properties, how the number of carbon atoms determines how many isomers a hydrocarbon has.
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Interactive
Frostburg State University

General Chemistry Online: Isomer: Construction Set

For Students 9th - 10th
Users will build a variety of isomers with this virtual exercise. Understand the differences between them as the program progresses.
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Handout
Clackamas Community College

Clackamas Community College: Structural Formulas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Clackamas Community College has information on the importance of structural formulas for organic compounds, with examples. Includes links to more information.
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Handout
Purdue University

Purdue: Structural Isomers

For Students 9th - 10th
Definition of structural isomers. Discusses differences in atoms and formulas. Includes differences about chemical and physical properties. Links to related definitions provided.
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Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Structural Isomer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ScienceWorld provides a brief but factual definition on a structural isomer. Includes a link for additional information, and the definition has a scientific style to it.