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Wetland Water Testing

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the different properties that affect water quality.  In this pollution lesson students play a game, complete a hands on activity and computer lab. 
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Hydrogen Powered Cars

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students apply the principles of chemistry to investigate the concept of how a hydrogen powered car works. They study the electrochemical reactions that provide the energy source. Students also record observations in the functioning of a...
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Acids and Bases: Together again!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify principles behind acid-base reactions. They predict factors that may affect an acid-base reaction. Students identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations.
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Acid or Base? Toxie's on the Case

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students recognize the difference between acids and bases.  In this ToxMystery lesson, students play a computer game and experiment to find the difference between acids and bases. Students use litmus paper to determine if household...
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Water Cycle

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore ways water moves through various reservoirs on Earth, examine how human activities change water cycle, investigate substances present in water that indicate human activity, and discuss how understanding water cycle...
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Understanding the Mole

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers develop an understanding of the mole and molar masses of elements. In this mole lesson plan, students use beans to find their relative masses and draw parallels to the atomic masses of elements. High schoolers work in...
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Working with Moles

For Students 9th - 12th
In this moles worksheet, students read about mass, formula mass and moles. They calculate the masses of given numbers of moles of compounds and they calculate the number of moles of given masses of compounds.
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The Conservation Of Mass (The Mass Of Gas)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners gain an understanding of matter in all of its phases. In this science lesson plan, students further their knowledge of the laws of conservation of mass, the loss in mass can be accounted for, when the gas is allowed to escape...
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Everyone Has Problems, but Chemists Have Solutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers observe molar solutions being prepared and gain an understanding of concentration. In this solutions lesson plan, students observe a solution of drink mix being prepared parallel to a solution of salt water. High schoolers...
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The World of Molecules

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate molecules through 2 demonstrations and writing formulas for molecules given the oxidation states of the atoms. In this molecules lesson plan, students observe iron filings being separated from salt and pepper using a...
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Vitamins

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers determine the amount of vitamin C present in 3 samples of juice stored in various light conditions. In this vitamin lesson plan, students investigate the amount of vitamin C present in juice exposed to different quantities...
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IPC Chemistry Review

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemistry review activity, students classify and name compounds, calculate atomic mass, draw Lewis Dot Diagrams, and determine number of protons for atoms. This activity has 37 fill in the blank, 38 matching, and 3 short answer...
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Predicting the Products of a Reaction

For Students 10th - 12th
In this reactions worksheet, students predict the products of 5 equations and write the equations for 5 reactions using their knowledge of types of reactions.
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Conservation of Mass

For Students 6th - 8th
In this conservation of mass instructional activity, students experiment with vinegar, baking soda, a balloon and a flask. They compare the mass of the closed system of reactants before the experiment to the mass of the products after...
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Acids and Bases

For Students 7th - 10th
In this acids and bases worksheet, students complete 32 fill in the blank and short answer questions on acidity or alkalinity. They color molecular diagram according to the key.
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Pesticides and Eggshell Thinning.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students analyze the calcium content of egg shells as an introduction to the toxic effects of pesticides on biological systems.
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Basic Minerals - Macro and Trace

For Teachers All
Identify minerals, their sources, functions, and deficiencies in the body. National Standard 14.2.1 Discuss macro minerals, electrolytes, and trace minerals Identify the problems associated with calcium and iron
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Making Molecular Models

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
In these creative hands-on activities, students construct several different molecular models that represent substances that play an essential role in our nutritional needs. Using gum drops and toothpicks, students design the models....
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Endangered Species !: Why Are Species Endangered?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the various issues and problems faced by endangered species globally. They research the plight of endangered species, create a poster of a selected animal, and present their poster and research to the class.
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Pollution Search

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify forms of pollution and describe effects that various pollutants can have on people, wildlife, and plants; students describe relationships between various forms of pollution and human actions.
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Lesson 4. Killing Fields

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders describe several of the WWI's bloodiest battles, track the battles' progression to determine advances made by leading nations, and write frontline journalistic accounts of one or more of the battles.
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Trade Secrets

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify research methods in health-related issues. They read and analyze studies. They identify problems associated with the studies.
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Land of Plenty, Land of Want

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a video about the state of the environment. They discover the topic of sustainable agriculture. They identify problems and how to solve them.
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Rockets on a Shoestring Budget

For Teachers K - 5th
Students, operating under simulated budget constraints, build pop-rockets and launch them. Working in pairs, they complete budget worksheets and use their "Blast Off Bucks" to pay for the construction. They then redesign their rockets...