Curated OER
Into the Pond
Seventh graders use a pond to explore macroinvertebrates and other organisms. They use a dichotomous key to classify the organisms and maintain a journal recording their findings.
Curated OER
The Importance of Water
Pupils explore the importance of water. They discuss why water is important and students design an experiment that evaluates the water quality and methods of improving water quality. Pupils perform testing and report their findings.
Curated OER
Determination of the percentage of Acetic Acid in Vinegar
Pupils determine the concentration of acetic acid when the concentration of the base with which is titrated is known. They investigate how to weigh a sample using the balance, measure volumes using graduated cylinder, explore the...
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Lab Safety Rules
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students explore and review safe practices during laboratory and field investigation in science.
NBC
Nbc Learn: Chance Discoveries: Lab Experiments, Unexpected Results
Many (if not most) experiments in the chemistry lab do not get significant results - or the expected results. In this Chemistry Now original video series, we highlight the curiosity, daring, and creativity of the best bench chemists by...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Safety
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will explore safety practices and rules and symbols associated with them. They will define components of the NFPA Label and...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Chemistry: Introduction to Chemistry
This online course guides students through the scientific method with an emphasis on analyzing data and graphical analysis as a foundation to a chemistry course.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Safety in Science
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Safety symbols and safety rules in science.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Laboratory Operations Faq
A narrow list of questions about technicalities with chemistry labs. Find out the how to properly clean glassware and why acid should always be added to water in that order.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Advanced Kitchen Chemistry
College-level advanced course on kitchen chemistry. Course topics highlight the scientific exploration of all types of food. Features online include downloadable assignments and readings, and a number of food chemistry-related links.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Welcome to General Chemistry Laboratory!
Geared towards helping Dartmouth College students starting General Chemistry Laboratory, this site offers resources important for anyone in the lab. Learn why you should keep a lab notebook and how to keep yourself and others safe. This...
Other
Colorado Mountain College: Safety Contract
A well written safety contract for general chemistry lab.
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Green Chemistry Educational Resources
A collection of teaching resources that are based on environmentally conscious chemistry principles, otherwise known as 'green chemistry.' Includes a list of recommended books, websites with additional resources, and a collection of...
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.
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Hompage
ChemCenter, available from the American Chemical Society, provides chemistry news, reference sources and other public services.
Other
Chemistry 101: Titration of Acetic Acid in Vinegar
Material that can serve as guidelines for a teacher-lead demonstration or student lab experiment. Provides introduction, learner outcomes, safety guidelines, and detailed procedures.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska: Determining a Molecular Formula
This is a seven part site from the University of Nebraska on molecular formulas. Sections are: Introduction, Purpose, General Safety Considerations, Procedure, Data Analysis and Concept Development, Implications and Applications,...