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Curated OER

Exploring the Physical and Chemical Properties of Polymers

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars identify the physical and chemical properties and explore the differences.  In physical and chemical property instructional activity students test polymers for the differences between the physical and chemical...
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Lesson Plan
Michigan Sea Grant

Water Quality

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners observe water samples and measure the samples' water quality. Students develop their own criteria for measuring water quality and test for temperature, acidity, oxygen levels, turbidity, conductance, sediment and hardness.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Science Under Control

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate and assess scientific issues for which government regulation has been or might be enacted. Using their research, students write letters to lawmakers supporting or contesting related legislative efforts.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Makeup-- A Wealth of Minerals

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine how a variety of minerals are used in make-up. They discuss the minerals that are found in things like make-up, soap, shampoo, and toothpaste and determine where the minerals come from.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Fresh Air and Air Pollution Facts Hunt

For Students 5th - 10th
In this fresh air and air pollution worksheet, students click on the links in the questions about fresh air and air pollution to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 15 questions...
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Website
Other

Mountain Empire Community College: Biology and Chemistry: Acids and Bases

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how acids and bases are defined. Also read about examples of each and their chemical reactions.
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PPT
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Bronsted Lowry Acids and Bases: Audio Book

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen and learn as you discover definitions for acid, base, and acid-base reaction. View example formulas of Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry acid and bases.
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Handout
University of Waterloo (Canada)

University of Waterloo: Strong Acids and Bases

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Waterloo contains information on strong acids and bases. The information is fairly in-depth with good formulas and examples. A great site to check out on the subject.
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eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Arrhenius Acid Base Reactions: Audio Book

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen and learn about Arrhenius acid-base reactions while exploring mixtures, solutions, and their reactions. Examine the photos of the examples discussed in this website and discover how arrhenius acid-base reactions occur.
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Handout
New York University

New York University: Lewis Acids and Bases

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides definitions and example formulas of Lewis acids and bases.
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Handout
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Neutralization

For Students 9th - 10th
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores neutralization in relation to acids and bases. Formulas and examples are also provided.
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Other

Aus E Tute: Acid Base Titration Curves

For Students 9th - 10th
This website has a table which gives the typical titration curves for different combinations of acids and bases (i.e., strong/weak, strong/strong, weak/weak, etc.) Also contains an in-depth example problem in which a titration curve is...
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Handout
Other

Chemguide: P H Curves (Titration Curves)

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site from Chemguide, the titration curves for various acid-base combinations (weak acid/strong base, strong acid/strong base, etc.) are talked about with examples of each given.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Acid Base Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what acids and bases are and some of their properties, and gives examples of acid-base reactions.
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eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Weak Acid Equilibrium

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about what happens when a weak acid is added to water. View examples, an acid dissociation constant table, and a study sheet.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Acid Base Titration Curves

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a passage and view examples about acid-base titration curves to prepare for the MCATs.
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Website
Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Acid Base Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning with the example of the hydrangea, this page gives a good overview of acid-base chemistry.
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Handout
Clackamas Community College

Clackamas Community College: Amides

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice website for information on amides. Discusses how they are formed, their structure, the guidelines for naming them (along with examples and practice problems), and the kinds of reactions that amides undergo.
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Website
Other

Siyavula: Everything Maths and Science: P H

For Students 9th - 10th
This site defines pH and provides several relevant examples and calculations.
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Handout
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor: The Arrhenius Equation

For Students 9th - 10th
This Shodor Educational Foundation site provides information on the Arrhenius equation and gives examples of its use.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Converting Among P H, [H+], P Oh and [Oh ]

For Students 9th - 10th
This video screencast shows how to convert among pH, [H+], pOH and [OH-], providing several examples. [7:30]
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Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado: P H Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
Review examples of macro and micro pH scales of a variety of substances available in a drop down menu. Create a solution to measure.
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Handout
Clackamas Community College

Clackamas Community College: Amphoterism

For Students 9th - 10th
Amphoterism is explained and specific examples are given at this site. Includes an explanation of the self-ionization of water and the reaction of some metal hydroxides.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Types of Catalysts

For Students 9th - 10th
What is a catalyst? This Khan Academy resource includes examples of enzymes, acid-base catalysis, and heterogeneous (or surface) catalysis.