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Activity
Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Camping Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
Measure the enthalpy of a reaction and then create a solution warm enough to cook food.
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Lesson Plan
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Greenhouse Gases [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plan in which students observe and contrast thermal properties of three major greenhouse gases. Using simple, readily available materials, students collect temperature change over time for dry air, water-saturated air, carbon...
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Activity
Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Hot/cold Pack Problem: Part 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Based on information from Part 1 of the Hot/Cold Pack Problem, design a hot/cold pack.
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Activity
Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Coffee Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
Use the virtual lab to determine how much milk to add to hot coffee to reach the desired temperature
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Unit Plan
Other

Bsi Education: Scuba Diving

For Students 9th - 10th
The Applied Science resource consists of practical activities that demonstrate the importance of standard procedures in scientific work. Students examine scuba diving through a variety of activities. Some topics investigated are snorkel,...
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Handout
University of Waterloo (Canada)

The University of Waterloo: The Heating Curve

For Students 9th - 10th
The heat of vaporization along with several other thermal properties are explained. Sample problems are given. Illustrations.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Properties of Polystyrene

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what polystyrene is and its many different properties and uses.