Students consider the effects of acid pollution on coral reefs. They brainstorm previous knowledge about coral reefs, examine a piece of coral and observe its reaction to acid and list ways we can prevent pollution from reaching the reefs.

Young scholars measure salt content in water. They determine salt content of four samples using a hydrometer.

Guide your chemistry class through the periodic table so that they are able to identify atomic radii, electronegativity, and ionization energy. Give them three metals to place in water to observe reactivity. Teach them to write electron...

In this pH worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by determining the pH and pOH of given solutions and then deciding if its an acid or base. Students write equations for dissociation reactions. This worksheet has 1 graphic...

Young scholars study the importance of alkaline earth metals.  In this metals lesson students research the minerals that are essential for human health. 

In this reactions worksheet, students write the formula for each reactant and product and then balance the equation. Students have 23 problems to solve.

In this chemical reactions learning exercise, learners practice writing chemical formulas, word equations, and symbol equations. They also identify the types of reactions. This learning exercise has seven problems to solve.

In this aqueous equilbria worksheet, students write the solubility product expressions for the given salts. Students determine what affects the solubility of salts. Students calculate the pH of a buffer solution. This worksheet has 14...

For this water learning exercise, students read about how hard water is created and what can be done to soften it. Then, they complete six short answer questions.

In this math worksheet, students solve the problems that involve the percents. Then they apply the operations to the word problems.

In this math worksheet, middle schoolers solve the word problems using percents. They pay special attention to choosing the correct operation for each.

For this percent worksheet, young scholars read short stories, determine the information needed, write an algebraic equation and evaluate the problem. Problems include simple interest, sale price, and tax rates. There are nine percent...

In this Type I binary ionic compounds worksheet, students give the proper name for 22 binary ionic compounds given their formula and they given the proper formula for 22 binary ionic compounds given their name.

In this nutrition facts worksheet, students complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz using nutrition labels given. An answer key is included.

In this chemical reactions worksheet, students review the solubility rules for common salts. Students determine the molecular equation, ionic equation, and net ionic equation for specific reactions. Students calculate moles and volume...

In this chemical reaction activity, students write 11 balanced equations for 11 word equations, and complete word equations and balance chemical equations for 13 chemical equations.

In this acid base learning exercise, students calculate the concentration of solutions as products of acid and base reactions. This learning exercise has 9 problems to solve.

In this writing formulas worksheet, students write the formulas for 15 complex ionic compounds and name their anions and cations. Students must balance the charges on the ions and determine the formula.

Fifth graders make cheese using two different methods. In this cheese making lesson, 5th graders make rennet cultured cheese following the step by step directions. They also make cheese using a genetically engineered bacteria that makes...

In this food labels instructional activity, students answer short answer questions and multiple choice questions based on the food labels they are given. Students complete 4 activities.

Students explore the food pyramid, nutrition, and how to plan a balanced diet. This fun lesson plan is well-planned and a great introduction to the food pyramid!

Pupils determine the density of Plaster of Paris that has been prepared with a foam generated from dishwashing liquids and shampoo.

Students demonstrate that setting of plaster and cement is a change, which involves a release of heat energy, use data collected experimentally to construct comparison graphs and analyze the graphs to make predictions about future...