US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Chemist
The BLS offers an overview of the career of a chemist. The website provides a general description of what being a chemist is like and includes information on the type of education and experience a chemist needs.
Other
What Is Nanotechnology?: Talk to the Scientists
This site explains how scientists are using nanotechnolgy to accomplish a variety of tasks. You can click on a scientist and they answer your question through audio.
State University of New York
Pence: Careers for Chemistry Graduates
Explore career opportunities for chemistry graduates. Find out the types of schools to investigate and career specific information.
Other
Basics of Leaching
www.cheresources.com provides an exploration of the chemistry behind the chemical engineering process of leaching. This site is for those with an interest in Chemistry.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Center of the World: Teacher's Guide
Students will have an opportunity to create memorials at the World Trade Center site to commemorate the September 11th attacks. Come and check it out.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Soil and Plant Scientist
Find out about the career of plant scientist from this Science Buddies career profile. If you are interested in biology, this specialization in soil and plant science might be for you. Read about the qualifications and education...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Meet Syud Momtaz Ahmed
Meet Syud Momtaz Ahmed, a scientist at 3M and tabla player!
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Thomas Midgeley Jr.
Meet a key figure in a team of chemists that developed the tetraethyllead additive to gasoline as well as some of the first chlorofluorocarbons.
Other
Independent Television Service: World Without Oil: Lesson Plans
Ten lessons that challenge students to consider the possible reality of a world without oil.
Other
Metamorphic Rocks [Ppt]
Explains the different ways that metamorphic rocks can form. Looks at high temperature, high pressure, and chemically active fluids. Discusses structures created in metamorphic rocks by different forces and the classifications based on...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Arctic Ocean: How Can We Change Materials?
Join Jacob on the Nova Zembla Expedition, and help him use suitable materials for building his house.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Recycling: Old Made New [Pdf]
Students will observe the physical properties of items through an activity where they sort objects for recycling. This lesson plan also includes a recycle papermaking process.
Curated OER
John Dalton's Notation
This is part of a small radio show at the University of Houston. It talks about how John Dalton came up with his version of chemical notation, and how it differs from our version of it today. It is available in audio form also.
Curated OER
John Dalton's Notation
This is part of a small radio show at the University of Houston. It talks about how John Dalton came up with his version of chemical notation, and how it differs from our version of it today. It is available in audio form also.