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Science Lessons
Tenth graders research about the different cell organelles. In this series of biology lessons, 10th graders compare two allotropes of carbon. They investigate how the rate of reaction is affected by concentration.
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Phase Transition Temperature of Fats
For this chemistry worksheet, students investigate through experimentation the solidifying behavior of some edible fat mixtures by determining their cooling curves. Then they data-log equipment to obtain a large number of temperature...
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Ice Ain't Easy
Students are introduced to the laws of thermodynamics. The 1st law of thermodynamics states that the energy must be conserved when two objects of different temperatures come in contact. If one object gains energy, the other object must...
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Activity #15 What Happens To A Liquid As Energy Is Added?
Students model the arrangement of particles in a liquid. They use the model, to demonstrate how a gas is formed from a liquid with no increase in temperature as energy is added. Pupils model the arrangement and movement of gas particles.
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It's 'ELEMENT' ary
Students, using a Web site about the periodic table of elements, create spreadsheets representing elements and their properties. They also create graphs that compare the physical properties of the elements.
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Elements and Compounds
Eighth graders explore the chemical and physical properties of a variety of elements in a lab setting. They organize the data they collect onto a spreadsheet and then choose one element from the periodic table to research. They...
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Phases of Matter and Thermochemistry
In this theromochemistry worksheet, students review the kinetic theory of gases and the three phases of a substance. Students calculate how much heat is required to raise a certain mass of solution a certain number of degrees. This...
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Changes of State
Learners examine molecules and the changes in energy of a system. In this energy systems lesson plan students complete a lab activity and describe changes of state.
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Covalent Compounds Worksheet
In this chemistry worksheet, students examine the concept of covalent bonds with the assessment. The answer key is included on page 3 and 4.
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Chem Word Search Puzzle
In this chemistry terminology worksheet, students review and discuss nineteen terms associated with chemistry and then locate and circle each term in a word search puzzle.
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Physical Equilibrium
In this physical equilibrium worksheet, students compare polar and non-polar compounds and the solubility of specific solutes in solvents. Students calculate molar heat, molar solubility, and molality for specific reactions. This...
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Law of Conservation of Mass
Students work in small groups. They grab a handful of ice, and place the ice in an empty beaker of ice using a triple beam balance. Students heat up the beaker of ice over a hot plat until the ice has changed into water. They measure...
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Energy and Enthalpy
In this energy worksheet, students calculate how much energy is required to heat solutions. This worksheet has 4 problems to solve.
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Chemistry: States of Matter Quiz
In this chemistry worksheet, 11th graders take a states of matter quiz by matching 10 terms to their definitions, decide if 10 statements are true or false, and answer 2 fill in the blank questions.
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States of Matter and Gas Laws
In this matter worksheet, students review the states of matter and the gas law formulas and equations. Students then complete 7 multiple choice questions and 6 problems.
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Phase Diagram
In this phase diagram worksheet, students use a phase diagram to determine the substance. As the temperature is changes, students figure out the new substance and process that has occurred. This worksheet has 2 problems to solve.
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When You're Hot, You're Hot!
Eighth graders examine the development of the different temperature scales. They experiment with hot and cold temperatures.
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The Pure, The Mixture, The Unknown
Ninth graders participate in classroom discussions, demonstrations and hands-on laboratory activities about pure substances and mixtures with a focus on common household materials. They investigate: What is a pure substance? What is a...
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Defining Density as a Relationship
Students discover that density is considered a property and that cutting an object in half does not affect its density. They examine the densities of many common substances and make connections.
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Physical vs. Chemical Properties
In this physical and chemical properties worksheet, students read a 2 page article, identify 10 changes as physical or chemical characteristics and decide whether 3 combination of objects are chemical or physical mixtures and explain why.
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Introduction to AP Chemistry
Students are introduced to concepts in an AP Chemistry class. They work together to complete experiments on different materials. They discuss the results of the experiments.
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Element Videos
Students create videos about an element on the periodic table. In this element lesson, students work with partners to create a 1-2 minute video giving interesting information about their element. They include the name, symbol, atomic...
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Changes in Matter
Eighth graders, in groups, explain the difference between physical and chemical changes.
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The Three States of Matter: Energy Matters
Students examine the states of matter; solids, liquids and gases. They explain how the states of matter change from one to another.