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Energy Levels and Electron Configurations

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders investigate the proper filling order of electrons in the energy levels of an atom. They practice how to "read" these occupied energy levels as electron configurations and demonstrate their understanding through creative...
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Balancing Chemical Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explain how atoms and molecules form different substances during chemical reactions and how these processes require losing, gaining or sharing electrons. They correctly write chemical formulas and show how a balanced...
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The Pure, The Mixture, The Unknown

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders participate in classroom discussions, demonstrations and hands-on laboratory activities about pure substances and mixtures with a focus on common household materials. They investigate: What is a pure substance? What is a...
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Types of Reactions (Demonstration)

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners visually observe chemical changes that occur when various solutions are combined. Teacher explains chemical reactions that are happening.
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LD50 of NaCl to Gammarus spp.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn the meaning of LD50 through lecture and discussion. Through experiment, students graph and calculate the LD50 of salt on fresh water amphipods. Students compare results of the experiment with pesticides and pollutants.
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Lead Particulate Simulation

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students visualize contaminate particles as they are released into the air and observe their ultimate settling. They watch a demonstration about lead particles and discuss the various ways that lead particles can be introduced into the air.
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Lead Extraction

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate one method used in the detection of lead in the soil. They use a Lead Check Soil Kit to safely obtain results in 30 minutes or less in levels of 400 ppm or above. In addition, they write a brief description of what...
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"Where Do The 'Fungi's' Hang Out?"

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders engage in a lesson looking for the ideal conditions for microbial growth. The lesson is to be given once they have background knowledge about microbes. Students set up a lab in order to grow cultures over a period of two...
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Changes In Matter, "The Big Chill"

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate why ice cream does not go through any chemical changes when it is exposed to physical changes. They describe the three states of matter in either written or verbal form. Then students experiment with ice cream...
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Acids, Bases and Salts

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore acids, bases and salts. They define acid and base. Students describe the characteristics and properties of acids and bases. They relate the processes of ionization and dissociation to the formation of acids and bases.
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Acid Rain

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the effects of acid rain. The lesson plan contains a lab background for the teacher to use before the implementation of the lesson plan. They conduct an experiment to collect data and then report the results of the...
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Simple Chemical Equations

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders interpret the chemical symbols and shorthand used for molecules and equations. Through guided practice, 8th graders work to decipher and interpret the symbols for chemical equations. An opportunity for independent...
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Physical Changes of Water

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students observe changes in water. In this lesson plan about water and its forms, students perform an experiment to determine how water changes. Students analyze what causes water to be solid, liquid, or gas. Students record their...
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Reaction Rates-Catalysis, Concentration, Surface Area, and Temperature

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students determine the meanings of concentration, surface area, and catalysis through an experiment. In this lesson about chemical reactions, students participate in an experiment. Students complete three different parts of the...
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Chemical Changes

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore chemical and physical changes. In this lesson about chemical changes, 6th graders observe various items and changes that occur at certain times. Students determine what change took place and observe the change....
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Chemical Equilibrium

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore Le Chatelier's Principle. In this lesson about chemical equilibrium, students do an experiment with several different activities . Middle schoolers observe as they do the experiments and understand the outcome....
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Separation of Mixtures and Compounds For K Through 12

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students explore mixtures and compounds. In this lesson, students do an experiment to distinguish between mixtures and compounds. Students complete ten different phases of the experiment testing many different substances. Students will...
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Combining Elements to Form a Compound

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore elements and compounds. In this lesson about elements and compounds, students will do an experiment. Students work in groups of 2-3 as they complete two separate activities. Students understand how two elements combine...
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Chemical Changes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare types of chemical change. In this chemical reaction lesson, students use a variety of household items to investigate different types of chemical change. Students will engage in a discussion about the dangers of chemicals...
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Element Videos

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create videos about an element on the periodic table. In this element lesson, students work with partners to create a 1-2 minute video giving interesting information about their element. They include the name, symbol, atomic...
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Silicate Gardens

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students take digital pictures of their Silicate Gardens as an analysis of measurements of silicate tube growth. In this silicate measurements lesson plan, students download pictures of Silicate Gardens being grown on the International...
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Acid Rain Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect data on causes of Acid Rain. In this science lesson, students simulate the effects that produce acid rain, collect and analyze data from their samples. They relate science and statistics in this lesson.  
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Jell-O-Shakin

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students design a tower made of jell-o. In this science lesson, students investigate what it takes to build a jell-o building that will not fall when shaken. They discuss what causes earthquakes and how it is controlled.
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Experiments with Photovoltaic Cells

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain how sunlight is converted to electricity. In this series of physics lesson, students study how varying the characteristics of the light source affect photovoltaic cells. They research their different uses in other...

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