Curated OER
Weblog Lesson Plan
Fourth graders include a brochure in a blog entry. For this blogging lesson, 4th graders design a brochure about a tourist attraction. They include the brochure in a blog and share it with the class.
Curated OER
Molecular Evolution in Plants
Students examine chlorophylls. They explore the absorbing pigments in a variety of plants. Through activities, students determine spectrophotometrically. They compare plant proteins from the family Brassicace to assess the level of...
Curated OER
The Cricket and The Plant
Students examine determine the symbiotic relationship between plants and animals as the find ways to naturally reduce carbon dioxide emissions. They study the carbon cycle. They work with probe and graphing calculator to examine the...
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry: Gridlocks: Level 1
A collection of grid puzzles that cover topics in basic chemistry, including acids, salts, alkalis, chemistry lab equipment, the periodic table, states of matter, and more. These are excellent for topic review and reinforcement. The...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Chemistry Lab Equipment
Kids learn about the lab equipment used for chemistry experiments such as beakers, flasks, test tubes, stirring rods, pipettes, bunsen burners, gloves, goggles, and more.
Other
Santa Monica College: Chemistry Laboratory Common Equipment
Check out some photos and names of common lab equipment students encounter in Chemistry class.
Curated OER
Royal Society of Chemistry: Lab Equipment
Glass lab equipment are important to any science lab.
Yale University
Yale University: General Chemistry Lab Techniques: Burets
Tutorial shows proper procedure for handling a buret and using this piece of laboratory equipment to measure liquid volume. View accompanying video full-length [18:00] or in segments.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Scientific Methods Equipment for Chemistry
Given laboratory investigation scenarios, students will determine the equipment that best fits the procedure.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Crazy Crystal Creations: Grow Crystals
Compare the size and shape of crystals grown in different temperature conditions in this science fair project. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by...
Other
Flinn Scientific: Safety
Tons of science safety rules and information are available here, arranged by category. Resources are available for students and teachers on maintaining safety during labs and other activities.
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Hompage
ChemCenter, available from the American Chemical Society, provides chemistry news, reference sources and other public services.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Repipet
Learn what a repipet is and how it is used in this brief but informative site.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Spectronic 20 Analog
This site explains how a Spec. 20 spectrometer measures the amount of visible light absorbed by a colored solution. Requires QuickTime plug-in for some features.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Digital Spectrometer
This site explains how a digital spectrometer measures the amount of visible light absorbed by a colored solution.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Scanning Spectrometer
The scanning spectrometer measures absorbance vs. wavelength for liquid samples. Directions on how to use this instrument are provided here.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Uses of Crucible Tongs
Discusses what tongs are used for and why crucible tongs are a very important tool in a laboratory and other settings. Describes the different types of crucible tongs, their uses, and some safety tips.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: P H Meter Analog
Use this site to find out what a pH meter is and how to use it in this informative and concise site.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Digital P H Meter
This site explains how a digital pH meter uses an electrode to measure the pH of a solution Find out how to use this instrument in this informative site.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Pipet
A concise but informative explanation of what a pipet is and how to use a pipet bulb.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Top Loading Balance
Use a top loading balance to weigh solid material when a precision of 0.1 is adequate. Find out how to operate this instrument in this concise site.
Science Struck
Science Struck: What Is a Buchner Funnel? Setup, Structure, and Uses
Learn what a Buchner funnel is, how it works to filter solids from liquids, and some of its applications.