Curated OER
Infectious Disease Case Study Part I
Eleventh graders work together to complete a simulation on infectious diseases. They determine which concepts affect a disease more. They complete discussion questions as well.
Curated OER
VH1 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll Lesson 5
Students analyze female artists who work in the genres of rock and roll, and alternative rock music. They complete an information sheet on biographical information.
Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
Stoichiometry
Students research chemical formulas and balance chemical equations. In this chemical equations lesson students complete a class activity on chemical equations and answer questions.
Curated OER
Getting the Minerals Out
Students explore the tissues of the bone. They discuss bone composition and physiology. Students perform experiments to compare and contrast the decalcifying properties of several liquids.
Curated OER
Invisible Ink - Demonstration
Students observe a demonstration that shows that the indicator, phenolphthalein, is a chemical that displays different colors depending on either the acidity or the basicity of the environment. They use the substance to reveal secret...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Basically Acids
Students learn the basics of acid/base chemistry in a fun, interactive way by studying instances of acid/base chemistry found in popular films such as Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and National Treasure. Students learn what...
Other
Mountain Empire Community College: Biology and Chemistry: Acids and Bases
Learn how acids and bases are defined. Also read about examples of each and their chemical reactions.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Acid Base Reactions
Explains what acids and bases are and some of their properties, and gives examples of acid-base reactions.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Acids and Bases
This site presents everything you need to know about acids and bases and more! Gives a nice description on what acids and bases are, properties of both, strong and weak acids and bases, an overview of pH, and much more.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Acids and Bases in Biology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to acids, bases, and pH.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Acid Base Neutralization
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The reaction of acids and bases and what ions are produced and the salts that form.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Cooking With Chef Ragu: Acids, Bases, & Salts
Learn what makes a substance an acid or a base. Learn how salts are formed.
Other
Organic Chemistry on Line: Acids and Bases
The bottom of this page gives an excellent idea of what Lewis acids and bases are. Inculdes graphics to aid in understanding.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Acid Attack
In this activity, students explore the effect of chemical erosion on statues and monuments. They use chalk to see what happens when limestone is placed in liquids with different pH values. They also learn several things that engineers...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: What Does a Buffer Do?
Buffers are solutions that resist a change in pH. In this activity, students will add HCl dropwise to a measured amount of water, monitoring the pH. Students then repeat the process, using a simple buffer prepared by combining baking...
New York University
Nyu: Honors Chemistry I Arrhenius Acids and Bases
The basic definition for what Arrhenius acids and bases are.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna Interactive: Manipulation
Once the code was discovered, how could DNA be manipulated, what tools would be needed to make use of DNA. These are some questions answered in this interactive website.
Science Fun for Everyone
Science Fun: Jack O Cano
Turn your pumpkin into a volcano science activity shows what happens when water, food coloring, dish soap, and vinegar are mixed with baking soda. Click on the link to watch Scientist Joe make the Jack-O-Cano experiment.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: P H
Explains what pH is and its use in defining what acids and bases are. Also talks about the importance of pH for regulating metabolism in life forms. Includes a chart showing the pH values of common liquids. (Published: July 30, 2010)