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Sub-Atomic Particles and Energy

For Students 10th - 12th
In this atomic particles worksheet, students complete an elements chart comparing atomic number, mass number, protons, neutrons, and electrons. Students write the electron configuration for atoms. This worksheet has 1 graphic organizer...
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Combining Atoms

For Students 9th - 12th
In this atoms worksheet, students explore the different types of bonds, name compounds, and determine charges of molecules. This worksheet has 8 true or false, 9 fill in the blank, and 5 short answer questions.
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Periodic Table of Elements

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use reference skills to locate information about the periodic table. They identify elements by name, atomic number, atomic mass, symbol and properties. Students use mathematical processes to find the number of protons,electrons...
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Electron Arrangement Ionization Energies in Group I and Period 2

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this electron arrangement activity, students complete two graphic organizers by determining the proton number of given elements from their first ionization energy. Then, they plot graphs of the first ionization energy against the...
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Energy from Atoms

For Students 7th - 9th
In this energy from atoms worksheet, students match 10 sentences to given terms related to nuclear energy, electricity, fission, and nuclear reactions. They also answer 3 questions about nuclear waste and atomic reactions.
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Liquids and Solids

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students describe the properties of solids and liquids, and explain how a semiconductor works.  In this atom lesson students demonstrate the bonding properties of carbon and silicon.
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Chemistry Unit on Compounds, Formulas, and Equations

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students perform a review assignment in 3 portions to review chemistry compounds, formulas, and equations. The assignment consists of several different portions that can be used as assessments. The majority of the lesson plan is composed...
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Physics and the Quantum Mechanical Model

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this physics worksheet, students review vocabulary terms and key equations associated with the quantum mechanical model. Students apply the quantum theory to explain the photoelectric effect. This worksheet has 5 true or false, 12...
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Crystals: What Are They and What Holds Them Together

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students are introduced to the characteristics of crystals and what keeps them together. Using the Periodic Table, they examine the various elements and develop a model of an atom. In groups, they place sugar and salt in petri dishes...
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Chemical Formulas and Naming

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils practice naming and writing formulas for simple chemicals. After a review of vocabulary, they create ion flash cards and discuss the rules for writing chemical compounds. They practice naming and writing the formulas based on...
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Difference One Proton Makes

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Chemsitry aces learn that protons are located in the nucleus and the number of protons in the nucleus determines the atomic number of an element. In this lesson plan, they compare materials made up of a single element and other materials...
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Electron Configuration

For Students 9th - 12th
For this electron configuration worksheet, high schoolers write the electron configurations of 22 elements and compare their valence electron configurations. They list the elements that are similar in terms of their electrons. They...
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Periodic Table Basics

For Students 7th - 10th
In this periodic table worksheet, students answers 10 fill in the blank questions by reading information form a periodic table. Then also complete Bohr Models of the atoms of 12 different elements.
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Chemistry Slide Collection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A huge slide show provides a review of almost every topic there is to cover in basic chemistry! Your young scientists will be interested to see each illustration and example given. The appearance of the 120 slides varies greatly, most...
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The Mathematics of Chemical Formulas

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Wow! This is one of the most exhaustive presentations on finding chemical formulas that you will come across! Beginning with the basics, and leaving junior chemists with procedures and concrete examples, this PowerPoint certainly...
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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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Ocean Acidification Mock Conference

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In a comprehensive role playing activity, teens play the parts of different stakeholders in the realm of acidic oceans. They research, debate, and create a presentation from the perspective of either ocean organisms, the fishing...
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Ternary Compounds

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Practice naming ternary compounds with this PowerPoint presentation. Individual slides show the patterns for memorizing the nomenclature for polyatomic ions. Several examples are included for student practice. This thorough and...
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The Seasons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Discover the change of the seasons by modeling the Earth-Sun system. Learners model the orbit of the Earth around the sun and explore how and why the patterns of winter and summer occur.
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The Mole Concept

For Teachers 8th - 12th
The need for a counting unit is mentioned as you introduce the mole to your young chemists. Use this presentation to explain Avogadro's number and describe the incredible quantity it represents. Lecture notes are included for most of the...
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Electronegativity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the type of bonding between two atoms of elements given their electronegativity values. They study the trend of electronegativity across the periodic table in small groups.
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Alloys

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Tidy slides and lecture notes for each are included in this presentation on alloys. Instruction begins with the molecular arrangement of a pure element, gold, and progresses to a few example alloys: brass, steel, and nitinol. This...
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The Energy of the Sun

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study energy generation by the Sun, which involves atoms and nuclei.
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Amounts of Dissolved Oxygen in Various Bodies of Water

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students test water to determine the dissolved oxygen content while displaying the proper use of testing instruments while visiting water testing sites. They determine if the amount of dissolved oxygen is appropriate for the tested...

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