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Worksheet
Curated OER

Particle Theory of Matter

For Students 6th - 9th
In this science word search worksheet, learners identify and locate words in a puzzle that relate to particle theory of matter. There are 24 words to locate in the puzzle and spell correctly.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Salt & Sand

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students find the terms that are related to the concept of the ocean salt and sand. The answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Science Words

For Students 10th - 11th
In this general science instructional activity, students find 32 science words reviewing states of matter and types of substances. Students may self correct by selecting the link at the bottom of the page.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Striking it Rich with Chemistry

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars identify the composition of different pennies. In this chemistry lesson plan, students use a post 1982 penny to observe chemical change. They explain how to turn a penny from copper to gold.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Our Food and Microorganisms

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students answer questions about how microorganisms can affect our food supply and how they can be controlled. The first set of inquiry activities are directed by the teacher. Subsequent activities are based on students generating their...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mystery of the Eleven Unknown Substances

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify eleven white substances that are commonly found in the household. They, in pairs, perform experiments on a variety of substances, and must identify them based on the reactions they observe.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Food and Fiber: Helping the Environment and You

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the many uses of corn-based products and the importance of water resources. They consider how biodegradable products help to keep water clean. They perform experiments to observe how corn pellets dissolve while...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Wood Types/Porosity

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine hardwoods and their pores. They discover that some pores allow for air movement while others do not. They also examine and identify the different types of hardwoods.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Burst of Light

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students discover the many uses of minerals in industry. They use minerals to conduct flame tests and to demostrate color. They practice safety tips in the lab.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

We All Scream for Ice Cream

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils make ice cream while experimenting with the freezing point of water. They experiment with different amounts of salt.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Does That DNA Molecule Really Look Like???

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students extract DNA from animal liver cells. They separate, collect and describe the appearance from the extracted DNA while role playing as an intern in a city's forensics.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Science Lesson #2

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore and experiment with objects that float to see if they float differently in salt water or fresh water. After the experiment, they write a paragraph in their science journal explaining how fresh water and ocean water...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Activity #16 Dancing Spagehetti

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners experiment with floating the spaghetti, the gas functions like a life preserver. Pupils comprehend that a person is slightly more dense than water. They comprehend that a life preservers are made of low-density materials. The...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Water Chemistry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of water chemistry. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students also consider an experiment to observe how water has the abiility to exist as three different...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Diffusion of Molecules

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars study the process for diffusion of molecules. In this chemistry lesson, students understand molecular movement, develop skills for a chemistry investigation, develop skills in making hypotheses, develop observational...
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Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Mixtures and Solutions

For Teachers 5th - 7th
This unit covers introductory concepts of mixtures and solutions. Students think about how mixtures and solutions, and atoms and molecules can influence new technologies developed by engineers. The first lesson explores the fundamentals...
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eBook
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Solutions [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
With an overview of seven topics related to solutions, this .pdf file provides information on everything from osmosis and osmotic pressure to ions in aqueous solution. Other topics include solutions of volatile substances, methods of...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Science of Macaroni Salad: What's in a Mixture?

For Students 9th - 10th
What's in macaroni salad? Break down the pasta, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, vegetables, etc., and you're left with a bunch of molecules. Josh Kurz uses a delicious recipe to exemplify three types of mixtures (solution, colloid and...
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Elements, Compounds, Substances and Mixtures

For Students 6th - 8th
Learn about the classification of matter based on whether the chemical composition is pure or a mixture. Understand the definitions of elements, compounds, substances, and mixtures, and what the differences are between them. Five types...
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Interactive
University of California

Foss Web: Mixtures and Solutions Module: Junkyard Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know the difference between a mixture and a solution? Test your knowledge in the junkyard as you try to dissolve various objects in water. Requires Shockwave.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mixtures, Solutions and Saturation: Testing Household Materials

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Choosing two different powders, students will evaluate the properties of the materials and if the materials, when mixed with 50 ml of water, make a mixture or solution. They will examine the difference between a mixture and a solution...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Messin' With Mixtures

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this activity, students investigate the properties of a heterogeneous mixture, trail mix, as if it were a contaminated soil sample near a construction site. This activity shows students that heterogeneous mixtures can be separated by...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Separating Mixtures

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this lesson the learners will learn how to classify the materials as mixtures, elements and compounds and identify the properties of each group. Also the concept of separation of mixtures will be introduced to the students. Since...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Chemistry: Solutions

For Students 9th - 10th
In this module, students study solutions; how they are formed, how to calculate concentration of solutions, and what the colligative properties of solutions are.

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