Cornell University
Isotope Rummy
Thanks to this game, teaching isotopes will never be the same. Physical science scholars work their way toward understanding isotopes in an entertaining game. Pupils play rummy in groups while practicing good sportsmanship and creating...
Cornell University
Electric Vocabulary
Practice electric vocabulary using multiple methods. Learners begin by watching a video that explains vocabulary related to electric currents. They match vocabulary cards to practice and then create an electric circuit. Using the...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Nuclear Synthesis
Start this lesson with a bang! The eighth in a 13-part series of lessons explains the origin of elements beginning with the Big Bang Theory. The reading describes the formation of elements hydrogen through uranium.
American Museum of Natural History
Light Quest
Grab a partner and shed some light on light. A remote learning resource has scholars play a board game to answer trivia questions about light. They also read about how Einstein contributed to the understanding of light as both a wave and...
Curated OER
Physics Midterm Exam #2
This comprehensive midterm exam covers a vast array of topics typical to high school physics curriculum. Problem solving and mutliple choice questions are incorporated. Review the exam to make sure that the content is suitable to your...
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First Ionisation Energies in Group II and Period 3
In this ionisation worksheet, students complete 2 graphic organizers by filling in the proton number for given elements. Then students create 2 graphs plotting first ionisation energy against the proton number.
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Bonding
In this bonding worksheet, students read about the octet rule in bonding, ion notation, ionic bonds, covalent bonds and oxidation numbers. Students write 2 ion notations, they determine if 8 sets of ions will make compounds, they draw 2...
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Ionic Bonds
In this ionic bond worksheet, students read about the transfer of electrons from one atom to another in ionic bonds. They answer seven questions about sodium and chlorine and draw Bohr-Rutherford diagrams to show the bonding between...
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Electricity and Thermodynamics Review
In this electricity and thermodynamics worksheet, students review the major concepts of both series circuits and parallel circuits, they review types of thermal transfer, they match electricity terms with their definitions, they fill in...
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Nuclear Power
In this nuclear power worksheet, students read how atoms can be changes and are unstable. Students compare 3 kinds of radiation and the difference between fission and fusion. Then students complete 10 matching and 2 short answer questions.
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Water: The Neutral Substance
In this water worksheet, students read about hydrogen bonds in water and the differences in electronegativity between the oxygen atom and the two hydrogen atoms in water. Students answer four questions about the structure of water and...
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Making Molecules
In this making molecules worksheet, students complete a table of elements with their symbol, atomic number, atomic mass, number of protons, number of electrons, period and group. Students then make models using pipe cleaners and beads of...
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Theoretical Quantum Physics... For Kids!
Students explore quantum physics by participating in several class activities. In this space-time lesson plan, students discuss the concepts of time traveling and the anatomy of an atom. Students draw geometric figures and utilize string...
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The Periodic Table
Eighth graders read and interpret the Periodic Table. They also make decisions on how to group and arrange different kinds of matter and draw the structure of atoms of pure elements. Finally, 8th graders contrast and compare basic...
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Chem 152-Nuclear Chemistry
In this nuclear chemistry worksheet, students answer ten questions about radioactive decay, half life, electron capture and alpha emission.
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Absolute Ages of Rocks
In this age of rocks worksheet, students answer five matching questions about terms related to the decay of atoms. They use a strip of paper to simulate half life of atoms and determine the total amount of time it took to deplete the paper.
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Periodic Table Basics
In this periodic table learning exercise, students answers 10 fill in the blank questions by reading information form a periodic table. Then also complete Bohr Models of the atoms of 12 different elements.
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Charge Challenge
Young scholars observe the behavior of different charged objects. In this science instructional activity, students perform a series of static electricity experiments. They discuss their observations in class.
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Science Puzzle
In this science worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary words related to various sciences. There are 20 words located in the word search.
Mr. E. Science
Electric Charges and Current
Resistance is not futile, it is voltage divided by current. The presentation goes in depth covering electric charges, conductors, insulators, electric fields, static charges, and circuits. The lesson is the 12th in a series of 26.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Molecules to the Max!—Educators Resource Guide
From molecules to nanotubes, an engaging unit explores the world of tiny science. Fifteen hands-on experiments and lessons engage young scientists as they learn chemistry. Discussions, worksheets, and data analysis reinforce the concepts...
Curated OER
Oxidation Numbers
For this oxidation numbers worksheet, students determine the oxidation number for given elements and draw Lewis Dot Diagrams. This worksheet has 6 fill in the blank and 11 short answer questions.
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Periodic Table
Students identify the periodic table trends and predict material properties. They also design and conduct simple experiments and test material properties. Finally, students compare and contrast material properties and that chemical...
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Atomic Structure and Periodic Table Review
In this atomic structure and periodic table worksheet, high schoolers complete a table with isotopes, their atomic masses, the number of protons, neutrons and electrons and mass number. They also find the average atomic mass of atoms and...