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Metals, Non-Metals, Metalloids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers describe properties of various elements. They arrange the elements based on properties in order to explain the organization of the periodic table. They label elements as metal, non-metal, or metalloid.
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It's 'ELEMENT' ary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners, using a Web site about the periodic table of elements, create spreadsheets representing elements and their properties. They also create graphs that compare the physical properties of the elements.
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Carbon: Structure Matters

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the molecular structure of matter and how it can affect the physical characteristics of a specific material. They investigate the role carbon plays in the chemistry of life.
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CEENBot Soccer

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research the history and uses of the different elements in the periodic table. In this chemistry activity, students explain the significance of an element's valence electrons. They create a multimedia presentation of an element...
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Periodic Table Patterns using Fabulous Periodic

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explain how elements are arranged in the periodic table. In this chemistry lesson, students group the eggs according to a certain pattern. They compare this to elements in the periodic table.   
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Periodic Trends

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify the different periodic trends. In this chemistry lesson plan, students discuss how elements are arranged in the periodic table. They apply what they have learned in a Jeopardy team game.
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Elements and Compounds

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explain how radioactive decay occurs. In this physical science lesson, students simulate radioactive half-life through an experiment. They graph their data and share their results in class.
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"I, Robot"

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students read stories from a robot journal.  In this robot instructional activity students complete definitions and several activities, including a short essay. 
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Compounds and Elements Word Chop Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
For this compound/element worksheet, students find pieces of words that have been "chopped in half," put them back together and write them on provided lines.
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Making Atoms

For Students 10th - 12th
In this atoms worksheet, students determine an atoms based on its protons, and neutrons. Students determine the electron levels for the oxygen atom. This worksheet has 1 multiple choice, 4 fill in the blank, and 13 short answer questions.
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Metals and Nonmetals

For Students 10th - 12th
In this elements worksheet, students determine if the given elements are metals or nonmetals. Students give the valence electrons for other elements. This worksheet has 10 fill in the blank questions.
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The Structure of Matter

For Students 9th - 12th
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...
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Compounds and Molecules

For Students 9th - 12th
In this compounds worksheet, learners compare separating elements of a compound and substances in a mixture. Students review melting and boiling point. This worksheet has 1 fill in the blank and 5 short answer questions.
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A Guided Tour of the Periodic Table

For Students 9th - 12th
In this periodic table instructional activity, students write the chemical symbols for the given elements, compare atomic number and mass number, and describe the importance of valence electrons in the organization of the periodic table....
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Patterns of the Periodic Table

For Students 9th - 12th
In this elements worksheet, students determine the pattern that is being illustrated by the diagrams of the periodic table. Students identify 6 different patterns.
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Chemical Compounds

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemical compounds worksheet, students write the name or chemical formula for the given compounds. Students determine the mass of a cylinder and a given volume of ethanol. This worksheet has 2 fill in the blank questions and 2...
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Elements & Compounds KWL Worksheet

For Students 6th - 7th
In this science KWL worksheet, students complete a KWL chart for elements and compounds. Students write what they know, what they want to learn, and what they have learned.
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Hydrocarbons and Fractionation

For Students 9th - 12th
In this compounds worksheet, students identify molecules as compounds and give a reason why they believe it is or isn't a compound. Students write out chemical formulas. This worksheet has 3 problems to solve.
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Limestone

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this limestone worksheet, students name three sources of calcium carbonate, write the chemical formula, and determine the three elements found in calcium carbonate. This worksheet has 7 short answer and 3 problems to solve.
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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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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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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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Cardinality and Power Set

For Students Higher Ed
In this cardinality learning exercise, students identify the cardinality of a finite set. This one-page learning exercise contains eight problems.