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Vocab Science Chapter 1
In this word search worksheet, students locate 20 words related to science. The word list includes volume, mixture, and solute.
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Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Compounds & Elements
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read several short paragraphs about compounds and elements and then answer several questions about the text.
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Electron Sqare Dance
Students participate in an Electron Square Dance in which they act the part of atoms. They follow the structure of different atoms suggested by the teacher.
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Electromagnetic Spectrum/Spectroscopy
Students examine the electromagnetic spectrum and demonstrate the elements within. In this investigative lesson students complete a demonstration and calculate the energy of a photon.
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The Bio-fuel Project: Creating Bio-diesel
Students investigate bio-fuel. In this investigative lesson, students create bio-fuel from vegetable oil waste. Students will analyze, predict, collect and synthesize data from their experiments with bio-fuel.
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Different Minerals
In this minerals worksheet, students read about the relationship between elements, rocks and minerals. They experiment using 6 different colored gumdrops to represent 6 common elements. Students construct gumdrop and toothpick models of...
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Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis
In this cellular respiration and photosynthesis worksheet, students read through the presented material and draw an illustration of the production of ATP. Students answer several short answer questions about the production of ATP,...
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The Synthesis of Some Organic Compounds And Their Representative Structures
Students examine how to represent organic compounds three-dimensionally. They write a synthesis reaction for three demonstrations, and construct a three-dimensional structure using a molecular modeling set.
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EGG-cellent POLYMER PACKAGING DESIGN
Students investigate the concept of a polymer using an experimental design of protecting an egg in a bookbag. They test the properties of polymers and form an educated solution to the proposed problem. Then they describe the steps used...
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Comparing Properties of Elements & Compounds
In this elements and compounds worksheet, students review the physical properties of different compounds and elements using websites for information. This worksheet has 1 graphic organizer and 1 short answer question.
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Synthesizing Pigment and Dyeing Cloth
Students create a synthetic dye and oxidize the dye and record the effects.
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Solar
Learners study solar energy. For this renewable energy lesson students complete several lab activities using different controls and variables.
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Understanding of the Structure of an Amino Group
Students review the characteristics of acids and bases. They examine the structure of an amino group and compare amines to ammonia. They work together to develop the concent of polymerization.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Chemical Bonds
This interactive activity developed for Teachers' Domain demonstrates how attractive forces between atoms create chemical bonds, resulting in the formation of molecules and compounds.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Lesson Plans: What Is a Chemical Reaction?
After observing a demonstration of a chemical reaction between a burning candle and the oxygen in the air, students use atom model cut-outs to model the reaction and see that all the atoms in the reactants show up in the products.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Characteristics of Matter
A podcast tutorial describing the main characteristics of matter. [1:02]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Science Tutorial: Matter
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing matter straight to your fingertips. Become the commander of your own learning experiences as you take part in this interactive tutorial. [1:02]
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: States of Matter [Pdf]
Through a series of five related sections, this 24 page pdf file examines a range of topics associated with states of matter including physical interactions between molecular units, bonding within molecular units, molecular units of...
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Hompage
ChemCenter, available from the American Chemical Society, provides chemistry news, reference sources and other public services.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Physical and Chemical Changes
Explore the differences between chemical and physical changes, including some examples at the atomic level.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Chemistry: Welcome
An introduction to the College Board's AP Chemistry course, which is designed to be equivalent to a first year college chemistry course.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry for High School
This digital textbook covers core chemistry concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: Mighty Molecules
In this activity, students construct models of molecules using marshmallows and gum drops.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry: Gridlocks: Level 2
A collection of grid puzzles that cover a wide variety of topics in intermediate high school chemistry. These are excellent for topic review and reinforcement. The puzzles can be played online and also downloaded as worksheets. Answers...