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Flame Test

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students conduct a flame test on different substances. In this chemistry lesson, students predict the element present based on the color emitted during the flame test. They explain how different elements produce different colors.
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Ice Cream

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Open this instructional activity by giving a brief history of ice cream. Using liquid nitrogen to lower the temperature, preteens make their own confection. The accompanying activity sheet queries learners about freezing point, the...
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Tie Dye

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers practice writing research proposals to test the color fastness of a dye once it has been exposed to a t-shirt. Each proposal needs details of experimental design, length of treatment, and means of cleaning the shirt. All...
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Electroplating for Corrosion Protection: Redox in Action

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners define what a redox reaction is. In this chemistry lesson, students electroplate some wires in the lab. They research the application of electroplating in the real world.
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Not a Drop to Drink

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students design an experiment to determine which liquid is water. For this chemistry lesson, students perform the experiment as outlined in their design. They record observation and formulate conclusion.
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Oceanic Absorption- Oceanic Sequestration

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars examine the techniques that may be used to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.  In this pollution instructional activity students simulate oceanic sequestration using chemistry.
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Determining Acids and Bases

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students test various liquids and identify as acids or bases. In this chemistry and pH lesson, the students use purple cabbage indicator to test a variety of teacher-provided substances, then bring in liquids from home to test acidity....
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Geologic Sequestration

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars investigate how geologic sequestration reduces carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere. In this earth science lesson, students simulate oil mining in the lab. They write down their observations and complete the lab...
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Oceanic Absorption- Oceanic Sequestration

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the different techniques that may be used to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.  In this ocean pollution lesson students divide into groups and complete a lab to see how the ocean holds carbon dioxide.
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Determine the molarity of an unknown HCl solution

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students complete a lab to help develop a comprehension of stiochiometry. They review equation writing, equation balancing, and stiochiometry. Studnets are given the following information: Sloppy students from the previous class have...
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The Conceptual Theory of Chromatography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct a lab to determine the best way to separate a variety of mixtures choosing between paper, thin layer and column chromatography. They use chromatography techniques to identify unknown substances and submit a lab report on...
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Fuel Cell Experimentation

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
With rising oil prices and increasing concerns over global warming, the pressure is on for engineers to develop alternative sources of energy. Among the new technologies being developed are hydrogen fuel cells, which young scientists...
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Using Dissolving to Identify an Unknown

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
There is a solvent called aqua regis that can dissolve gold! After observing a solubility demonstration, groups receive four known crystals and one unknown. Based on the demo, they design an experiment to determine the identity of the...
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Types of Chemical Reactions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct labs to gain an overview of chemical reactions. They observe examples of synthesis, decomposition, single displacement and double displacement reactions. They identify certain products by the use of litmus and splint tests.
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Demonstrate Your Chemistry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and evaluate chemical reaction demonstrations that are found on the web. they work in small groups to choose a demonstration that fits a particular category of reaction and then perform the demonstration for the class.
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How Strong is the Solution

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners investigate the strength of solutions. For this scientific inquiry lesson plan, students examine various solutions of food color and water as they discover the concentration of the solutions by adding bleach to clear the color.
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Science Lesson Plans

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars conduct a variety of exploration activities on various science topics. In this science lesson outline, students design a cell encapsulation to hold a specific type of medicine. They give examples of physical and chemical...
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Identification of Animals by Serum Electrophoresis

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students compare their unknown serum against a set of known serum standards and determine the animal source of their serum. They write a lab report to communicate their results.
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Icecream in a Baggie

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students apply their comprehension of colligative properties to real-world situations. They review the concepts of physical and chemical changes. Students are reminded that science is used extensively in food-production. They are...
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Goodbye Honey Buckets

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students investigate arctic geology and hydrology as well as tundra ecology as they consider options for sewage treatment. Public safety, environmental impact, and issues of construction and engineering be explored.
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The pH scale

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students list the common properties of acids and bases. They classify substances as acids or bases, by using pH and litmus tests and are able to explain the pH scale. They participate in a lab activity which reinforce their understanding.
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Activity #17 Liquid Density and Temperature

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students comprehend that hot water rises up through cold water but cold water does not rixe in hot water. They comprehend that water at temperatures above 4oC decreases in density with increases in temperature. Students answer lab...
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Determining Liquid Densities

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice determining liquid densities in a short, hands-on lab activity. Students use a graduated cylinder to measure out 100 milliliters of a liquid, find its mass using a balance, and record measurements in a data table....
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Water Hardness- Causes and Testing

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine what materials cause water hardness and the relative measure of water hardness in a two part lab activity. In part one, 8th graders add an assigned soap test solution to eleven different test tube solutions in...

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