Virginia Department of Education
Matter and Energy: Equations and Formulas
Using simple materials, an informative lesson demonstrates the Law of Conservation of Matter and explains how to balance chemical equations. Young chemists perform experiments, analyze reactions, and balance chemical equations on their...
Curated OER
The Physical Setting
Students study atoms and their protons and neutrons. For this physical setting lesson students work together to complete a lab activity.
Curated OER
Mathematical and Chemical Relationships of Stoichiometric Problems
Young scholars review key words used in stoichiometry such as mole, molar mass, Avogadro's number, and mass - mole relationships. They participate in a series of small experiments to explore solving stoichiometry problems in the...
Cornell University
Hydrophobic Surfaces—Deposition and Analysis
Couches, carpets, and even computer keyboards now advertise they are spill-resistant, but what does that mean? Scholars use physical and chemical methods to coat surfaces with thin films to test their hydrophobic properties. Then they...
Beyond Benign
Catalysts and Oxygen
Here is an engaging and hands-on lesson plan that allows high school chemists to demonstrate the effects of a catalyst on various chemicals. They garner knowledge of how reactants and products differ from one another, while analyzing the...
Curated OER
How Can We Accurately Make Different Solutions of Different Concentrations?
High schoolers work together to create different solutions made from different concentrations of liquids. They record and analyze their data. They answer discussion questions to complete the instructional activity.
Curated OER
Enslaved and Running
Young scholars use runaway slave advertisements to discover how the language varies from the 18th to 21st century. Using primary source documents, they research the brutality of slavery and the desire of those in slavery to be free. ...
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...
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
Oak Ridge National Labs: Erbium
A summary of the abundances of the isotopes of erbium. A great resource for chemistry students!
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Hompage
ChemCenter, available from the American Chemical Society, provides chemistry news, reference sources and other public services.