Curated OER
Organic Matter in Soils
Learners recognize the presence of organic matter in soils from their immediate area and recognize which soil sample contains the highest concentration of organic matter.
Curated OER
Chemistry
In this chemistry worksheet, students classify each chemical compound as a ketone, amine, aldehyde, or ether. Students also write a condensed formula and classification for the given organic products.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Organic, Biochemistry, Synthetic Polymers [Pdf]
Learn all about organic chemistry, biochemistry, and synthetic polymers in this detailed online chemistry book. Contains chapter objectives, a glossary, and a great deal of review and practice material.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Organic Chemistry/biochemistry/synthetic Polymers Study [Pdf]
Use this site to get an overview of organic chemistry, biochemistry, and synthetic polymers. Also includes an answer key to the chapter review questions and links to online quizzes.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Organic, Biochemistry, Synthetic Polymers [Pdf]
This detailed presentation gives an extensive overview of organic chemistry, biochemistry, and synthetic polymers. Provides a great review of the chemical structure of many common compounds.
University of Washington
Aquatic Organic Geochemistry
Learn about what the University of Washington has to offer in their institute of Oceanography including apprenticeships, river studies, and demineralization.
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta: Detective O Chem
It has been discovered that an indigenous Australian plant possesses a compound that shows antiviral activity against the H5N1 virus. Your mission, should you accept it, is to identify the compound before a rival pharmaceutical company...
University of Oxford (UK)
University of Oxford: Named Organic Reactions: An Interactive Guide
Discover types of organic reactions. Explore by reactants and products. Use the interactive portion of this module to draw mechanisms associated with these reactions.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: Halocarbon
Article explaining what halocarbons are, where they occur in nature as well as man-made sources, how they are used, and their negative environmental impact. (Published: October 28, 2011)
Other
Frostburg State University: Organic Chemistry Tutorials
This site features tutorials on alkenes, alkanes, alkynes, alcohols, carboxylic acids, amines, ketones, aldehydes, and benzene. The tutorials lists the properties of each, structure and classification, the nomenclature, and gives...
Other
Frostburg State University: Organic Chemistry Help
This site is designed to be a supplement for students of organic chemistry. Its tutorials and self-grading tests are interactive and extremely helpful.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Hydrocarbons
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this module, students investigate and explore the bonding characteristics of carbon that lead to such a large number of organic compounds.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Hydrocarbon Rings
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this module, students will explore cyclic hydrocarbons, and explain how ring strain contributes to the shape of cyclic hydrocarbons. They will also name and write...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Flex Book Textbooks: Chemistry Second Edition
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A complete, web-based, multi-media textbook covering a wide variety of Chemistry concepts.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Organic or Inorganic?
Take a look around your world as you discover what items are made up of organic and inorganic materials. Take this tutorial and quiz to see how much you know.
Other
New Brunswick Waste Management /"Backyard Magic"
Comprehensive description of the environmental benefits of composting solid waste. Complete directions for composting, detailed description of composting chemistry, suggestions for applications of humus, question and answer page,...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Alfred Nobel His Life and Work
This resource provides information about Alfred Nobel, a scientist who contributed greatly to the world of chemistry. This article includes several pictures and details about Nobel's personal life and professional career.
Other
Fao: International Year of Natural Fibres 2009
An organization aiming to raise awareness of the importance of natural fibers. Plants and animals play an important role in contributing to food security and poverty alleviation worldwide. Find out about how natural fibers provide...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Chemistry: Advanced Organic Chemistry
College-level advanced chemistry course focusing on organic chemistry. Course highlights the application of structure and theory to the study of organic reaction mechanisms. Course features include selected lecture notes, assignments,...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Comparing Soil Samples From Different Locations
In this field investigation, students compare various soil samples taken from specific locations. Students compare samples, record data, create a chart or graph, and keep records in a journal.
University of Missouri
Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Composting by Microbes
A science experiment to observe how materials decompose over time, By recording the smell, appearance, and movement of materials over three weeks, students will be able to make conclusions about their decompositions. Students will also...
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Chemistry Ii: Water and Organic Molecules
Online biology textbook discussing the chemical nature of water, and the importance of its molecular structure to life. Also discusses at length the organic molecules nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
Other
Composting Practices (Pdf) [Pdf]
This publication explains the agricultural and environmental benefits of composting household waste. It explains the difference between hot and cool composting systems. It also documents research indicating turfgrass benefits from humus...