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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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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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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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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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Atoms

For Students 10th - 11th
For 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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Hazardous Waste

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students define technology and relate the definition to the production of electricity using nuclear energy. They also list the technologies involved and relate the use of these technologies to their effect on society in general, and...
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Sleuth Rays

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars conduct a close examination of the atom's electrons, and discover how to theorize the energy levels, observe the brightness of light, classify colors, and measure temperature.
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Science: Not just Gold

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students articulate a possible relationship between arsenic and gold deposits in a written statement using data to substantiate the relationship they describe. They use real data to determine the source of the arsenic in the drinking...