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Yale University

Yale University: General Chemistry Lab Techniques: Volumetric Pipets

For Students 9th - 10th
A four-step tutorial shows students how to use a pipet in general chemistry lab to make "precise and accurate" volume measurements. View the full-length lesson via streaming video [9:46] or in segments.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Natural Salt Solutions 1: Ion Exchange

For Students 9th - 10th
In this experiment, you will concentrate on understanding the chemistry of ion exchange and estimate the capacity of an ion exchange column from your observations.
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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Virtual Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
Perform virtual lab experiments safely. Pour and mix specific amounts of various solutions on screen and observe changes in temperature and pH. Choose glassware and other tools (ie. bunsen burner, scale) to assist with virtual lab...
Lesson Plan
Utah STEM Foundation

Utah Stem Action Center: Marie Curie and Chemistry

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Lesson teaches about Marie Curie and Chemistry. Lab activities include making slime, elephant toothpaste, and snow, and also a balloon rise.
Website
Other

The Catalyst Chemistry Resources for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site directs teachers to relevant information for use in the teaching of chemistry. The site's content includes projects, demos, labs and activities, and more.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Coordination Chemistry 3.2

For Students 9th - 10th
In this experiment, you will study the reaction between your cobalt complex and the nitrite ion. The nitrite ion can exchange with a water ligand and the mechanism of this ligand exchange will be investigated. Requires Java plug-in.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Coordination Chemistry 1: Synthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
In this four-week experiment, you will synthesize a compound and purify it in week 1. In week 2, you will assay it for purity by colorimetric analysis and by gravimetric analysis. In week 3, you will analyze your compound by titration of...
Handout
Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Titration

For Students 9th - 10th
A titration is a method of analysis that will allow you to determine the precise endpoint of a reaction and therefore the precise quantity of reactant in the titration flask. This site demonstrates how to correctly perform this analysis.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Evidence of Chemistry

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
The students will learn to identify evidence that a chemical reaction has taken place. They will use the Internet to research evidence and find examples. They will look around their school and neighborhood for examples. They will perform...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Chemistry Is Colorful!!!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students are introduced to the 5 major types of chemical reactions. Each reaction type will be analyzed and specific examples will be noted. Students will then perform a lab investigation which includes each of the...
Unit Plan
Carnegie Mellon University

Chem Collective: Acid Mine Drainage

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the chemistry behind the causes and effects of acid mine drainage on a modeled river. In this activity, students examine the chemistry of acidic mine runoff and its effects on river water.
Handout
Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Scanning Spectrometer

For Students 9th - 10th
The scanning spectrometer measures absorbance vs. wavelength for liquid samples. Directions on how to use this instrument are provided here.
Handout
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Chemistry Learning Center: Electrolysis of Water Using an Electrical Current

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Chemistry Learning Center at the University of Illinois, this page explains the chemical changes occurring during a water electrolysis lab. Textual information is accompanied by photographs which clearly illustrate the changes.
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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Determine the Amount of Vitamin C in a Peach

For Students 9th - 10th
Perform a titration experiment to determine the concentration of absorbic acid in one medium peach.
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Carnegie Mellon University

Chem Collective: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Food Dyes

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive tutorial to determine the amount of dyes present in a powdered beverage in order to examine the allegation that the manufacturer is exceeding the allowable amount of the artificial food dyes in the drinks it produces.he...
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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Unknown Weak Acid Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
Perform an experiment to determine the pKa and concentration of an unknown acid.
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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Unknown Weak Acid Problem Bonus

For Students 9th - 10th
Perform an experiment to determine the concentrations of a mixture of two acids.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Bubbling Blobs

For Teachers K - 1st
In this chemistry lab, students investigate how oil and water don't mix. They will work on their observation skills and their ability to follow directions to ensure they get the correct results. Students can then develop a new, testable...
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Uses of Crucible Tongs

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses what tongs are used for and why crucible tongs are a very important tool in a laboratory and other settings. Describes the different types of crucible tongs, their uses, and some safety tips.
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Other

State of Oklahoma Human Capital Management Division: Laboratory Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of laboratory technician duties, along with a classification of laboratory technicians into three levels based upon experience and expertise.
Activity
Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: The Giant Dry Ice Bubble Sphere

For Students 3rd - 8th
Science Bob presents instructions for making a giant dry ice bubble sphere using common supplies.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: What Is a Buchner Funnel? Setup, Structure, and Uses

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what a Buchner funnel is, how it works to filter solids from liquids, and some of its applications.
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Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Polymers: The Discovery

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
A simple lab activity which introduces the field of polymer chemistry. Includes the use of polystyrene in a neat reaction.

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