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Applying the Activity Series
In this activity series learning exercise, students read about single replacement reactions and are given a table with the activity series of metals and nonmetals. Students use the activity series to predict if reactions will occur and...
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Human Tools: From Stone to Iron
For this tools worksheet, students read about the tools used during the Stone Age and how the process of smelting lead to a great change in tool making. Then students complete 3 short answer questions.
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Magnesium: From Sea Water to Fireworks
In this magnesium worksheet, students read about how magnesium is extracted from sea water and the different uses of magnesium. Then students complete 4 short answer questions.
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Element Symbols
In this elements worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by writing in the correct symbol for the 12 elements given.
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Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
For this elements, compounds, and mixtures worksheet, students answer questions about the properties of elements, mixtures, and compounds. Students identify the physical changes that is made to a substance to determine if it is an element.
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Review for Chemistry
In this review for chemistry worksheet, students decide if given statements are true or false. Students relate information learned about introductory knowledge gained in chemistry to accurately answer the given questions.
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Discovering Elements
In this elements worksheet, students compare and contrast metal and nonmetal characteristics. Students also look at the metals found in vitamins. This worksheet has 8 true or false, 10 multiple choice, and 4 short answer questions.
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Structures and Materials
In this materials worksheet, students will review different types of materials and the structures that can be made using these materials. This worksheet has 7 fill in the blank, 6 matching, 1 short answer, and 6 multiple choice questions.
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Transition Elements
In this transition elements worksheet, students complete 10 fill in the blank statements about the properties of transition elements. Then students will match 10 elements with the use of that particular element.
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Chemistry Scavenger Hunt
In this chemistry activity, students identify the three main phases of matter. Then they search for information about each element on a Chem Time Clock. Students use the chemical symbol to identify each element.
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Chemistry Activity 29
In this chemistry worksheet, students write the balanced chemical equation for each. Then they calculate the mass of nitrogen dioxide created with specific amounts of nitrogen and oxygen. Students also identify how many grams of the...
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Periodic Table Lesson Plan
Students describe how elements are arranged on the periodic table. They compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids based on their properties and on their locations in the periodic table. Students describe the differences between a...
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Metals, Non-metals, Metalloids
Learners discuss the physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals. As a group, they classify items as a metal or non-metal. Using the periodic table chart, students discuss the characteristics of each metal. Based upon...
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Mars Metal Rover
Middle schoolers examine the properties of metal that can be used on the surface of Mars. They research the Internet to determine the properties of Mars and determine which metals are compatible. They create a slide show presentation of...
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Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids
Students recognize that metals, nonmetals, and metalloids have common attributes. They Identify physical and chemical properties. Students define ores and identify where ores can be found.
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Is It Recyclable?
Pupils bring to school five items they would normally throw away and five items they would normally recycle. Expert groups are formed to present information on the recycling of glass, metal, plastic, and organics such as paper and food...
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Solids And Liquids
Students discuss the properties of solids and liquids. They complete a worksheet to show the boiling and melting points of several substances and consider if these factors affect how humans use materials.
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Oxidation And Corrosion
Students investigate the concepts of oxidation and corrosion. They identify different metals and forms of corrosion.
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Our Class Band
Students play percussion instruments that have been divided into four groups and perform to 'Old MacDonald Had a Farm'. In this percussion performance instructional activity, students identify percussion instruments divided into four...
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Periodic Table Families
In this periodic table worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by listing the elements in each of the periodic table families.
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Oxidation Numbers
In this oxidation numbers worksheet, students compare metals and nonmetals, draw Lewis Dot Diagrams, and determine the oxidation number for the given elements. This worksheet has 1 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 12 fill in the...
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Magnets
In this magnets worksheet, high schoolers describe the differences between a generator and a motor, define electromagnet, and identify a circuit as parallel or series. This worksheet has 2 short answer questions, 5 fill in the blank and...
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Oxidation Numbers
In this oxidation numbers worksheet, students determine the oxidation number for given elements and draw Lewis Dot Diagrams. This worksheet has 6 fill in the blank and 11 short answer questions.
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The Structure of Matter
In this matter learning exercise, students compare and contrast chemical and physical properties and explain the relationship between a pure substance and a mixture. Students review the properties of metals and nonmetals. This learning...