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Compounds and Molecules
In this compounds instructional activity, students compare separating elements of a compound and substances in a mixture. Students review melting and boiling point. This instructional activity has 1 fill in the blank and 5 short answer...
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A Guided Tour of the Periodic Table
In this periodic table worksheet, 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. This...
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Patterns of the Periodic Table
For this elements worksheet, high schoolers 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 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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Limestone
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
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
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
In this chemical formulas learning exercise, students practice naming molecular compounds by their formulas and determine if a gas is a compound or an element. This learning exercise has 13 fill in the blank questions.
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Atoms
In 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
In this cardinality worksheet, students identify the cardinality of a finite set. This one-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Super Scientists Code
In this science worksheet, students use the key code on the right to unscramble each of the scientists. They also match each of the scientists found to their correct description.
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Elements Word Search Puzzle
In this word search puzzle worksheet, students will find and circle forty-five different names of elements from the periodic table.
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Elements 26-50 Word Search Puzzle
In this chemistry worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Common Elements Uses Word Search Puzzle
For this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept of the elements and their uses that are the theme of the word search. New vocabulary is the focus of the puzzle.
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Elements Word Search
In this chemistry worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept that is the theme of the word search puzzle.
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Non-metals
In this science worksheet, students find the terms that are related to identifying the elements that are non-metals and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Kalzium
Students explore an interactive program about the periodic table. They use the Kalzium software to dynamically explore the relationships between elements, the periodic table and properties of the elements.
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Upside-Down Books
Students read various examples of literature. In groups, they brainstorm a list of views that go against what was in one of the stories. They illustrate the opposite ideas and compile them into a class book. They use each other to...
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Atoms, Kinetic Theory, Solids and Fluids
Students identify and describe the building blocks that make up an atom. They also compare the ages of atoms to the ages of the materials they compose,as well as, give examples that illustrate the small size of atoms.
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What Is It; Whose Is It; Where Did It Come From?
Students discover which elements are most threatening to outdoor sculptures. In groups, they determine the steps that are needed to preserve them. They locate and assess the condition of those sculptures in their local community. They...
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Properties of Elements
Eighth graders explore information about the periodic table of elements. Using the Internet, 8th graders choose one element to research. They complete an "Adopt and Element" information sheet. Using Microsoft Word, students create an...
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The Air Up There!
High schoolers create a model of a column of air and discover one of the reasons why low and high pressure systems exist and why low pressure is often associated with bad weather.
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The Periodic Table
Eleventh graders examine the history and development of the periodic table and properties of elements. They complete worksheets, take notes during a teacher-led discussion, and produce their own periodic table.