Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Determination of the percentage of Acetic Acid in Vinegar

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students determine the concentration of acetic acid when the concentration of the base with which is titrated is known. They investigate how to weigh a sample using the balance, measure volumes using graduated cylinder, explore the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hierarchical Structure

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners practice using the request, response, result method to solve problems. Using one problem as an example, they break it down into multiple problems to be solved one at a time. They identify instances of hierarchical organization...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nanaotechnology: Small Science, BIG DEAL!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an article that introduces them to the science and applications of nanotechnology. They discuss the the everyday examples of how nanotechnology is and can be used. In small groups, they observe and make inferences about...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Is it Alive?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students watch a demonstration using Duco glue and water and try to determine if the "monster" shown is alive. After the demonstration, they discuss what characteristics make an organism "alive". They participate in a card sorting...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mini-Volcanoes!

For Teachers K
Students define volcanoes and why they erupt. Using baking soda, vinegar, and soap detergent, students create and observe their own volcanoes erupting. A brain-pop video can be used to follow-up the activity (found on website).
Worksheet
Curated OER

Common Words that are Similar in Polish and English

For Students 5th - 6th
In this foreign language worksheet, students discover that many Polish words are similar to those in English and the meanings can be guessed. Students read a chart of 220 Polish words and their English translations. Example: balon...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chemicals in Your Life

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemicals learning exercise, students fill in 61 blanks of statements comparing the chemicals used in farming and the chemicals found in medicines and food.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Resources - A Reading Guide

For Students 9th - 12th
In this resources instructional activity, students compare and contrast physical and chemical properties and changes. Students review the periodic table, pattern of atomic numbers and chemical reactivity. This instructional activity has...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Water

For Students 7th - 12th
In this water learning exercise, students compare and contrast elements and compounds. Students define chemical symbols, chemical formulas, and chemical properties. This learning exercise has 19 short answer questions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Significant Figures

For Students 7th - 10th
For this significant figures worksheet, students indicate the number of significant figures and then round each to the number of significant figures shown. This worksheet has 20 problems to solve.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Does Mining Produce Acid Runoff?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils examine how mining and other industry operations can lead to acid runoff.  In this mining lesson students study weathering and complete a lab on it. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Using Irregular Verbs: Lay And Lie - Exercise 6

For Students 3rd - 12th
In this irregular verbs worksheet, students complete 20 multiple choice questions where they choose the correct forms of lay and lie to complete sentences.
Unit Plan
NOAA

Noaa: Estuaries 101 Curriculum: Chemistry in an Estuary

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity introduces students to the complex chemistry of estuarine water. Students investigate how chemical and physical water quality factors-pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and salinity-change and interact over varying time...
Interactive
PBS

Zoom: Kitchen Chemistry

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know that chemistry can be found in your kitchen? Enter this amazing virtual world where your first stop is to the kitchen. Locate the clues and move on to the Lab Journal where you can test each item in two experiments: Cabbage...
Unit Plan
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Chemistry Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
The purpose of this tutorial is to introduce you to some of the chemical concepts which are necessary to understand biology. Concepts include the basics for understanding biology, chemical bonds and attractive forces, the chemistry of...
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take an interactive quiz over biochemistry and organic chemistry. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Activity
Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry: Experimentation Hub: Measuring Vitamin C in Food

For Students 9th - 10th
A chance to complete an experiment with students around the world! This experiment requires students to test how much vitamin C is in certain foods. Once students receive their results, they post their findings to the page to compare to...
Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Alfred Nobel His Life and Work

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Alfred Nobel, a scientist who contributed greatly to the world of chemistry. This article includes several pictures and details about Nobel's personal life and professional career.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: Nitrate

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the chemistry of nitrate, the negative agricultural effects of too much nitrate in soil and in water sources, its toxicity to plants and livestock, and the impact on human health.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Ruff Ruffman Show: Teacher's Guide: Kitchen Chemistry

For Teachers K - 1st
Learn about kitchen chemistry alongside Ruff Ruffman. Students can use the videos, games, and activities from The Ruff Ruffman Show to discover how by investigating solids and liquids and exploring heating and cooling, science can help...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Paper Chromatography: Advanced Version 1

For Students 6th - 8th
This project will teach you the basics of analytical chemistry, which is a must for students who want to go into chemistry or materials science. The molecules in objects we see all around us are constantly attracting each other....
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Paper Chromatography: Advanced Version 2

For Students 6th - 8th
Chromatography is a method used to separate mixtures of compounds and to identify each compound in the mixture. You may have separated the different inks in a black marker by using a strip of paper and water. There are many different...
Activity
Center of Science and Industry

Cosi Columbus: Cabbage Patch Chemistry [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Make your own indicator by using red cabbage leaves and common household items. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of how to determine if a substance is acidic, basic, or neutral based on the colors...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Calorimetry

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the design and function of a calorimeter along with calorimetry sample problems.