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Isomer

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this isomer worksheet, students use molecular model kits to build isomers. Students work in groups and draw and name the isomers they build. They answer 9 questions about both geometric and structural isomers.
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Atomic Structure - Drawing Atoms

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students draw the model for each of their atoms on Microsoft Word. They go to the internet and search other pertinent information about their atoms. They place this information and their drawings on a PowerPoint presentation to present...
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Molecular Structures or Visualizing Molecules

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars identify and describe the molecular structure using the terms of Valance Shell Electron Pair Repulsion. Students predict simply molecular structure in various forms, as well as predict bond structure between atoms of a...
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Crystal Structure Lab

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study and examine crystal shape. They create the two basic unit cells (one a tetrahedron) out of pipe cleaners and dip them into soapy water to see if they can form bubbles to represent a silicon atom in the center of a...
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Structure of Matter

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders, in groups, distinguish between mixtures, solutions and suspensions.
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Chemistry of Carbon - Building Blocks of Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A great review of the structure and function of carbon-based molecules important to life, especially with relevance to humans. The chemistry behind the combination of polymers and the breakdown of bonds is covered. Valuable content...
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Discovery Education

Architects in Action

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Hands-on and real-world applications are great ways to teach mathematical concepts. Creative thinkers examine how ratios are used to create scale models of buildings and structures. They practice working with ratios by looking at a map...
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IPC Chemistry Review

For Students 9th - 12th
For this chemistry review worksheet, students classify and name compounds, calculate atomic mass, draw Lewis Dot Diagrams, and determine number of protons for atoms. This worksheet has 37 fill in the blank, 38 matching, and 3 short...
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Silica Tetrahedron Model

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers build a 3-D tetrahedron model. In this tetrahedron lesson plan, students use materials such as a toothpick, paperclips, paper, raisins and more to build a silica tetrahedron model and discuss its importance in the atom.
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American Chemical Society

The Same Parts Can Make Many Objects

For Teachers 2nd
Snap to it! Young experimenters use Snap Cubes to model how a larger object is created from a smaller parts. Using a guide, they rearrange their cubes to create all possible arrangements of four and five cubes.
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The Structure of the Elements

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students study the composition of the elements in the periodic table using an interactive website.
Interactive
Magic of Physics

Scale of the Universe I

For Students 6th - 12th
From quantum foam to the universe itself, plus everything in between, what is the scale of the world around us? Inquisitive physicists grapple with the proportions of all things great and small using a fascinating interactive. Scholars...
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Basic Chemistry Review

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students experiment to show their knowledge of molecules and atomic structures.  In this chemistry review lesson students participate in an activity and then fill out a worksheet.
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Applied Science - Physics Pre-Lab

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students describe the science of physics. In this Physics lesson plan, students observe examples of physics within their classroom. Students create a definition for physics.
Organizer
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Thermochemistry

For Students 8th - 10th
In this thermochemistry worksheet, learners indicate whether the given processes are endothermic or exothermic reactions. Students complete the phase change diagram as well as define a given set of vocabulary words. Learners calculate...
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Covalent Bonds

For Students 9th - 12th
After a short introduction, chemistry aces get right into drawing electron dot diagrams for covalent bonds. There are only three questions to answer, so this is not a comprehensive worksheet. It can be used when introducing your class to...
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Periodic Table of Elements

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Beginning chemists examine a collection of elements and compounds as they are introduced to the periodic table. The lesson plan is not cohesive and does not provide detailed instructions on how to teach it. However, it does includes a...
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Hydrocarbons

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Making models is always memorable. In this activity, physical science starters examine the structure of hydrocarbons using marshmallows, raisins, and toothpicks. They even act as atoms themselves and link arms to represent covalent...
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Gumdrop Crystal Models

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A great way to learn about molecular structures is to make a model. Gumdrops and toothpicks are used to construct crystal models. The models are based on theories of crystal shapes that occur because of positive and or negatively charged...
Handout
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

List of Chemicals in Space

For Students 9th - 12th
What is space made of? It turns out that there are many compounds found in space! The 10th lesson of a science series provides a list of the compounds found in space and asks young scholars to research the characteristics of these...
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Cornell University

The Making of Macromolecules

For Students 7th - 12th
Compare and contrast macromolecules made from the same elements. Young scholars learn how the structure of a molecule has as much influence on a compound as the elements in the molecule. They experiment with molecular model kits to...
PPT
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Nuclear Reactions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Starting with a recap of atomic structure, these slides continue by comparing different isotopes of uranium and explaining which are stable and which have a decay period and emit alpha or beta particles. Gamma decay is just mentioned on...
Handout
National Institute of Open Schooling

Chemical Arithmetics

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Substances with the same empirical and molecular formula must be differentiated by their structural formula. Part two in a series of 36 has pupils using chemical formulas to calculate how much of a compound is present in a given...
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Atomic Theory

For Teachers 7th - 12th
An extremely thorough presentation walks new chemists through the basics of matter. There really isn't a unifying theme, however So many topics are covered: forces, elements, atomic structure, chemical properties, compounds, quarks,...

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