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Jeopardy 8th Grade (Science)
There are so many topics touched upon in this Jeopardy-style science game, that it is difficult to classify! The categories include electricity, matter, ecology, earth and space, and scientific investigation. This would best be used at...
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The Bohr-Rutherford Model of the Atom
In this atom model worksheet, students explore how scientists developed the Bohr-Rutherford atom model. Students complete 15 fill in the blank statements.
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The Number of Neutrons
Although the focus of this activity is the neutron, you cannot talke about them without also dealing with protons and electrons! Chemistry kids fill in a table of 14 elements, identifying the mass, atomic number, isotopic symbol, and...
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Atomic Structure
The first nine slides visit the history of our understanding of atoms. The next several outline the structure of atoms. Subatomic particles, electron configuration, and diagramming methods are introduced. This is a neatly organized...
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Atomic Models
Your students should enjoy this slideshow which includes some basic definitions about the atomic structure of atoms. In fact, this presentation would be best-viewed before giving details and diagrams of neutrons, protons and quarks. The...
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Ionization Energies in Group I and Period 2
In this electron arrangement worksheet, students complete 2 graphic organizers by determining the proton number of given elements from their first ionization energy. Students plot graphs of first ionization energy against the proton number.
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Elements
In this elements activity, students give the symbol for given elements. Students determine the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons for atoms. This activity has 9 fill in the blank and 5 problems to solve.
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Activity Seven -- Picturing Particles (Student Page) A LAB Worksheet
This instructional activity lists background information for a lab on the topics of atom smashers, accelerators or colliders. It clearly states the Rules of the Game -- science laws that apply. Student do the lab and track their results...
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Ions
In this ion structure activity, students complete a table for ions using the notations provided. They must identify and complete the atomic number, mass number, number of protons, number of neutrons, and the number of electrons for each...
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Atoms, Molecules, and Chemical Bonds
In this atoms worksheet, high schoolers review the parts of an atom, Bohr diagram, atomic number, mass number, and covalent bonds. This worksheet has 5 drawings and 26 fill in the blank questions.
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Matter
Fifth graders investigate the nature of matter and of the scientific processes associated with them in this series of lessons.
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Atomic Structure
In this atom worksheet, students define the atomic theory, compare an atom and a molecule, determine atomic number and number of protons for elements, and draw Bohr models for given elements. This worksheet has 4 graphic organizer, 8...
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Chemistry
You matter—unless you multiply yourself by the speed of light squared, then you energy! Scholars learn about matter, energy, the elements and so much more using an informative presentation. Completing the included worksheet creates a...
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Finding Volume: The Water Displacement Method
We have formulas for finding the volume of geometric shapes, but what if the shape is irregular? Lesson describes how to find volume through water displacement. After a demonstration, scholars practice in small groups. Then analysis...
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Review for Chemistry
In this review for chemistry learning exercise, students decide if given statements are true or false. Students relate information learned about introductory knowledge gained in chemistry to accurately answer the given questions.
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Nuclear Power
In this nuclear power worksheet, students compare fission and fusion. Students learn about the different kinds of radiation. This worksheet has 2 short answer questions and 10 matching questions.
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Are You Charged?
Fourth graders study the charges on ions and familiarize themselves with a quick way to remember charges based on location of elements on the periodic table. They complete a worksheet and share their answers with the class.
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Static Electricity
In this static electricity activity, students review terms and concepts relating to electricity. Students place 21 vocabulary words into a crossword puzzle.
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Periodic Table I Quiz
In this periodic table I quiz, students select the best answer to the given questions. Students apply their knowledge of the periodic table and the arrangement to correctly answer the questions presented.
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Radiation Crossword Puzzle
In this radiation activity, students complete a crossword puzzle by figuring out the vocabulary terms associated with the 25 clues given.
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Chemical Bonding and Shapes of Molecules
In this chemical bonding learning exercise, students review the different types of bonds and calculate the number of valence electrons in molecules. This learning exercise has 11 matching and 15 multiple choice questions.
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Doing Lewis Dot Diagrams
Students observe the periodic table and draw the Lewis Dot Diagram. In this investigative lesson students construct information on several elements including the Lewis Dot Formation and take a quiz on the information they...
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Periodic Table of Elements
Young scholars use reference skills to locate information about the periodic table.
They identify elements by name, atomic number, atomic mass, symbol and properties. Students use mathematical processes to find the number of...
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Electron Arrangement
In this ions worksheet, learners complete a graphic organizer by filling in the successive ionisation energies for potassium. Then students create a graph plotting ionisation energy against the number of the ionisation energy.