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Introduction to Light
Students study the basic structure of the atom. In this chemistry lesson, students explain how colors relate to energy that electrons emit. They calculate energy of the emitted photons.
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The Metric System and Significant Figures
Students compare and contrast the English and Metric system. In this chemistry lesson, students demonstrate how to convert English to metric and vise versa. They solve problems following the rules of significant figures.
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Biofuels Blast!
Students observe yeast fermentation using different energy source. In this chemistry instructional activity, students measure the gas collected in the balloon. They upload their observations on the internet so they can share it with kids...
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Heat Transfer and Pollution
Students perform computer simulations on air dispersion. In this chemistry instructional activity, students calculate energy transfer based on specific heat and temperature change. They explain the causes of smog.
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Classification of Matter
Students classify items according to their physical properties. For this chemistry lesson, students define what matter is in their own words. They use the matter diagram to organize different substances.
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Where Did the Water Go? An Investigation in Scientific Methods
Learners hypothesize what happened to the missing water. In this chemistry lesson, students test their hypothesis by designing an experiment. They record observations and report findings to class.
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Melting and Freezing of Water
Students differentiate the three states of matter. In this chemistry lesson, students analyze graphs of heating and cooling curve of water. They complete a lab report and discuss results.
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Not a Drop to Drink
Learners design an experiment to determine which liquid is water. In this chemistry lesson plan, students perform the experiment as outlined in their design. They record observation and formulate conclusion.
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Microscopes and Crystals
Learners observe crystals under the microscope. In this science instructional activity, students compare how the crystal look like using their eyes, hand lens and microscope. They identify the type of crystal based on the amount of light...
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How Sticky Is Your Tape?
Students test the adhesive properties of different sticky tapes. In this chemistry lesson, students collect data from the experiment by measuring how far the marble rolls down the track. They share their findings to the class.
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Mystery Powders
Young scholars describe the physical properties of polymers. In this chemistry instructional activity, students experiment on different polymer powders and identify each one of them. They record their observations and share them to class.
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Polymerization of Nylon
Young scholars demonstrate how to create polymers from monomers. In this chemistry instructional activity, students describe the properties of the new nylon produced. They research about a polymer they chose.
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Striking it Rich with Chemistry
Students identify the composition of different pennies. In this chemistry activity, students use a post 1982 penny to observe chemical change. They explain how to turn a penny from copper to gold.
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Build a Better Bouncer
Students create the best bouncing ball possible using basic substances. In this chemistry lesson plan, students describe the effect of additives to polymers. They graph and analyze their results.
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One Plus One Makes New
Students identify the different properties of matter. In this chemistry lesson, students design an experiment on a property of matter they would like to investigate. They report their findings in class.
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Will It Stretch?
Students describe the effects of temperature change to rubber band's physical properties. In this chemistry lesson, students measure the length of rubber band when temperature changes. They explain why the length varies.
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You Are What You Eat!
Students calculate the calorie content of food. For this chemistry lesson, students plan a healthy meal based on RDA. They devise an exercise to burn extra calories.
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Phases of Matter
Young scholars describe the motion of solids, liquids and gases. In this chemistry lesson, students describe how temperature affect motion of the particles. They determine the physical properties of each phase.
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Electroplating for Corrosion Protection: Redox in Action
Students define what a redox reaction is. In this chemistry lesson plan, students electroplate some wires in the lab. They research the application of electroplating in the real world.
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CheMATHstry That Sticks Right to You
Students find the percent composition of sugar in the gum. In this chemistry lesson, students calculate percent error from the experiment. They use dimensional analysis to convert between units.
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Diaper Challenge
Students investigate the absorbency of certain diapers. In this inquiry lesson, students examine how much water the crystals absorb. They collect data and share their results in class.
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Exploring the Physical and Chemical Properties of Polymers
Learners determine the physical and chemical properties of polymers. In this chemistry lesson plan, students test them for biodegradability. They collect data and compare their results.
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How Are Polymers Utilized in Everyday Life?
Learners identify the different types of polymers. In this chemistry lesson, students research information about an area of polymer science they chose. They create a PowerPoint presentation to share their findings in class.
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The Nanofiber Chocolate Factory: An Analogy
Students discuss the advantage of using nanotechnologies. In this chemistry lesson plan, students mass the pretzels before and after dipping them in chocolate. They collect data and compare results in class.