TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Fundamental Building Blocks of Matter
This lesson plan explores the fundamentals of atoms and their structure. The building blocks of matter (protons, electrons, neutrons) are covered in detail. Students think about how atoms and molecules can influence new technologies...
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Moving Molecules in a Solid
Students observe and describe, on the molecular level, how heating and cooling affect the motion of molecules in a solid.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Molecules and Compounds
A complete lesson on compounds, from introductory material in the beginning to a practice exam at the end. This lesson covers bonding, ionic compounds, molecular compounds, naming compounds, structural formulas, polyatomic ions, and much...
PBS
Pbs: Scientific American Frontiers: Teaching Guide: Tasty Models (9 12)
In this hands-on lesson, students use candy to construct models of nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats). Create visualizations that will aid in learning about dehydration synthesis and bond saturation in fat molecules. Includes...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is the Shape of a Molecule?
George Zaidan and Charles Morton shape our image of molecules. [3:47]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 2.1 Elements and Compounds
Learn how basic elements form molecules to support life.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Represent Bonding With Lewis Dot Diagrams
Students draw and interpret Lewis dot diagrams for individual atoms and both covalent and ionic compounds.
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: Phases of Matter
Help the Phantom choose a material and observe the changes at different temperatures in the molecule chamber. What happens to the elements or molecules as the temperature changes?
Other
Institute of Physics: Practical Physics
Access hundreds of teacher-tested, practical physics lessons on this well-organized, illustrated site. Find just the right demonstration, attention-grabber, or lab for any physics teaching objective at your fingertips.
McREL International
Mc Rel: Glue Polymer (Whelmer #15 Learning Activity)
An easy to do activity that investigates the basic principles behind chemical bonding. The activity is written in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.
Utah STEM Foundation
Utah Stem Action Center: Smoke in a Bottle
Students will learn how complete and incomplete combustion is different and also how the products affect us.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is the Universe Made Of?
The atoms around you have existed for billions of years- and most originated in the flaming, gaseous core of a star. Dennis Wildfogel tells the captivating tale of these atoms' long journeys from the Big Bang to the molecules they form...
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps1 1: Atomic Composition Model
A collection of lesson plans for helping students understand atomic composition. Site uses work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos to plan lessons to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules.
McREL International
Mc Rel: Whelmer #33 Learning Activity: Density Balloon
A simple activity that investigates the effect of heat on the volume of a gas. The activity is presented in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.