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Ancient Atomic Theories

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Studdnts research ancient texts and compare ancient Greek atomic theories, as used in the production of silver, to modern theories.
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How Can You Study Things You Can’t See Like: Atoms?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students simulate how scientists studied things they can't see like atoms. In this chemistry lesson plan, students predict what is inside the numbered obsertainers. They design a way to investigate what's inside without opening it.
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Physical Science Project-Atom

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate atoms. In this atom lesson plan, 5th graders investigate the parts of an atom. Students explore atom numbers and determine the number of electrons is in each atom.
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The Physical Setting

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study atoms and their protons and neutrons.  In this physical setting instructional activity students work together to complete a lab activity. 
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Chromatography

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders observe a compound and separate it  into its component parts. In this chromatography activity students complete and activity that demonstrates how mixtures can be separated into components. 
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The Physical Setting

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the configuration of atoms in molecules to see that it determines the molecule's properties.  In this chemistry lesson plan students divide into groups and complete their assigned task.
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The Physical Setting

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine chemical reactions.  In this chemistry lesson students choose an investigation that they wish to perform based on their interest.
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Radioactive Beans

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate radioactive atoms. In this radioactive beans lesson, students experiment with split peas and beans to determine what happens when a radioactive atom decays. 
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Compounds and Mixtures Notes

For Students 5th - 8th
In this matter worksheet, students watch a movie and then compare the differences between compounds and mixtures. This worksheet has 16 fill in the blank questions.
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Properties of Covalent Compounds

For Students 10th - 12th
In this compounds worksheet, students compare the differences between and ionic compound and a covalent compound. Students explain bond dissociation energy. This worksheet has 5 short answer questions.
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Stoichiometry

For Students 9th - 12th
For this stoichiometry worksheet, high schoolers calculate balance the chemical equations and then calculate the moles needed to complete or activate the chemical reaction. Students also calculate the volume or grams needed for each...
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Creating Bonds

For Students 10th - 12th
In this creating bonds activity, students create 2-D and 3-D models of the molecular formula provided. Students complete a chart of information about the molecular formula given.
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Parts of an Atom

For Students 6th - 7th
In this atom components worksheet, students label the parts of the pictured atom. Students include all the words in the word bank.
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Earth and Beyond

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this earth and beyond worksheet, students answer short answer questions about the atmosphere, the chemical compounds in Earth's atmosphere. Students visit different websites to conduct research of the discoveries of the scientist who...
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Water

For Students 7th - 12th
In this water worksheet, students compare and contrast elements and compounds. Students define chemical symbols, chemical formulas, and chemical properties. This worksheet has 19 short answer questions.
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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...
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Interpreting Chemical Formulas

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this chemical formulas worksheet, learners practice naming molecular compounds by their formulas and determine if a gas is a compound or an element. This worksheet has 13 fill in the blank questions.
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Matter

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this matter worksheet, students brainstorm 5 examples of matter. Student write their examples of matter into a graphic organizer.
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Structure of Matter

For Students 5th - 8th
In this matter worksheet, students review the structure of matter including elements, atoms, and the periodic table. This worksheet is a graphic organizer.
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What Are Building Blocks of Matter?

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this matter worksheet, students will write down their main idea as it relates to the building blocks of matter. Then students will write 5 supporting details in this graphic organizer.
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More Mole Problems

For Students 9th - 12th
In this mole learning exercise, students will convert grams of specific compounds to moles or convert moles to grams in 5 different word problems.
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Atoms

For Students 10th - 11th
In this neutral atoms worksheet, students identify various neutral atoms found on the periodic table. They determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons for each neutral atom listed on the sheet. Students also identify that Z...
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Atoms

For Students 10th - 11th
For this atoms worksheet, students use their knowledge of the periodic table and of atomic structure to complete the table on atoms. They identify the notation for each and then the atomic number, mass number, the number of protons,...
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Ions

For Students 10th - 11th
In this ion structure worksheet, students complete a table for ions using the notations provided. They must identify and complete the atomic number, mass number, number of protons, number of neutrons, and the number of electrons for each...