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The Particle Theory of Matter

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Demonstrate the particle theory of matter to high school scientists with an engaging experiment that allows them to visually see the results as substances change from one state to another. The class concludes with a discussion about how...
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Chemistry

For Students 10th - 11th
In this chemistry worksheet, students describe an atom, its parts, the charges of these parts, and atoms life functions. Then they explain what the octet rule states for the placements of electrons around the nucleus of an atom. Students...
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Atomic Structure

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) was formed in 1919 and was crucial for allowing scientists to discuss findings during the Cold War. A presentation offers an introduction to atomic structure including the...
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Atoms, Molecules and Ions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Atomic theory, experiments that contributed to our knowledge of matter, atomic structure, isotopes, and ions are covered in these 33 slides. Quality diagrams and labeled charts will help activate understanding. The presentation concludes...
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K12 Reader

It’s Elemental

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
This comprehension learning exercise provides readers with an article about basic matter and then asks them to use this information to respond to a series of comprehension questions.
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Organizer
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Structure of Matter

For Students 5th - 8th
In this matter worksheet, students review the structure of matter including elements, atoms, and the periodic table. This worksheet is a graphic organizer.
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Where's the Period in the Periodic Tables?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the Periodic Table of Elements. The teacher is provided with the necessary background information to complete the lesson. Students practice matching the element symbol to its place on the chart.
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Matter: All That "Stuff"

For Students 6th - 10th
In this chemistry worksheet, students learn about matter, including atoms, electrons, protons, neutrons, compounds and chemical properties. They use this information to answer the 10 questions on the worksheet. The answers are on the...
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Matter: Build a Word

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine matter and the periodic table of elements. In this matter lesson, 4th graders discuss atoms and their composition. Students explore the periodic table of elements and use it to spell words out of the elements.
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Chemistry Scavenger Hunt

For Students 10th - 11th
In this chemistry worksheet, students identify the three main phases of matter. Then they search for information about each element on a Chem Time Clock. Students use the chemical symbol to identify each element.
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Balancing Act

For Students 7th - 10th
In this chemical equation worksheet, students learn about atoms, elements and how to balance chemical equations. They walk through a few problems step by step, and then students attempt to complete some on their own. In total, there are...
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Some Basic Chemical Ideas

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemistry learning exercise, learners fill in the blanks with the correct word from the word list. They examine the arrangement of elements in the periodic table.
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Physical and Chemical Changes in Food

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study food mixtures and substances in order to identify atoms, molecules, elements, and compounds and recognize physical changes that take place in foods.
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Atomic Structure: The Heart of Matter

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners study the particles of which atoms are made. They define the electron, proton, and neutron and their attributes.
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Atomic Structure and Quantum Theory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the structure of an atom and Dalton's atomic theory through a short video and mini-lecture. They also take a look at the weight of mass and become familiar with the idea of quantum theory
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Absolute Dating/Radioactive Dating

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore radioactive decay.  In this radioactive atoms lesson students complete a lab to help them understand the relationship between radioactive atoms vs stable atoms. 
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Are You Charged?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the charges on ions and familiarize themselves with a quick way to remember charges based on location of elements on the periodic table. They complete a worksheet and share their answers with the class.
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Doing Lewis Dot Diagrams

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students observe the periodic table and draw the Lewis Dot Diagram.  In this investigative lesson students construct information on several elements including the Lewis Dot Formation and take a quiz on the information they learned. 
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Electron Configurations and Orbital Diagrams

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this elements learning exercise, students determine the electron configuration, orbital diagram for the highest sublevel, and the number of unpaired electrons in ground state atom for the given elements. This learning exercise has 7...
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What is Everything Made of?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students observe a demonstration on how we see space between water molecules.  In this experimental lesson plan students discover what elements make up the things around them and discuss what they learned. 
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Chemistry - Science 10

For Students 8th - 10th
In this chemistry science worksheet, students identify the parts of a chemical reactions. Kids name the major particles of the atom. Students apply knowledge about the atom, theories, and models.
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Organizer
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Atomic Structure

For Students 9th - 12th
In this elements worksheet, high schoolers complete a graphic organizer by filling in the element symbol, atomic number, atomic mass, and the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons. Then students complete 2 short answer questions.
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Periodically Puzzling

For Students 8th - 10th
In this periodic table worksheet, students use the list of coded letters and clues that correspond to the represented elements in the first four periods of the periodic table to complete the chart at the bottom of the sheet. They...
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Moles

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this moles worksheet, students determine the mole ratio in given compounds and calculate the number of moles of specific elements in chemical compounds. This worksheet has 19 problems to solve.

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