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A Plop and Fizz

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders perform an experiment to determine the effect of temperature on reaction rates. In this chemistry activity, 7th graders take measurements and record data. They create a graph and analyze results.
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The Noble Gases

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the different elements that belong to the Noble Gas family. In this chemistry lesson plan, students design a neon sign. They research how they are made and share their work with the class.
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Other Metals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the properties of transition metals. In this chemistry lesson plan, students research facts and uses of one aluminum product they choose. They create an advertisement highlighting aluminum's useful properties.
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Alkali Metals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the unique properties of alkali metals. In this chemistry lesson, students create a mural of fireworks display after researching its different element components. They write a brief description about an alkali metal used...
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Halogens

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify the elements that belong to the halogen family on the periodic table. In this chemistry lesson, students describe the common characteristics of elements in this group. They research about hydrochloric acid's effect on...
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Catalase and Catalysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore enzyme catalysis through a series of experiments. In this chemistry lesson, students determine the factors affecting catalysis. They explain the different uses of this process.
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Graham's Laws: Diffusion and Effusion of Gases

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students conduct a series of experiments to explore Graham's law. In this chemistry activity, students differentiate effusion and diffusion. They perform calculations using Boyle's, Henry's, Charles' and Graham's Laws.
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The Discovery of OXygen

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct experiments to identify the different properties of oxygen. In this chemistry lesson, students examine its importance to life on Earth. They explore the historic dispute about oxygen's discovery.
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Latent Heat of Fusion

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students conduct a series of investigation on latent heat of fusion. In this chemistry lesson, students explain how thermal storage systems work. They draw and interpret graphs.
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Fluid Thinking About Liquids and Solids

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the physical characteristics of the different states of matter. In this chemistry lesson, 2nd graders observe how matter changes from one phase to another. They classify substances according to its type of matter.
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Redox Equations and the Half-Reaction Method

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review half-reactions and practice balancing redox equations in order to help them solve problems in chemistry.
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Gas Law Summary

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students memorize a pneumonic phrase in order to remember the Gas Law and then apply this to other content as well.
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Fractional Distillation

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students brainstorm the different uses of petroleum distillates. In this chemistry lesson plan, students explain the process of fractional distillation. They analyze the impact of oil extraction to the environment.
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Does 1 + 1 always = 2

For Teachers 4th - 5th
What a great way to explore the scientific process! Learners conduct an experiment in which they use sugar and water to illustrate the concept of solutes and solvents. With this hands on approach, they are bound to remember what they...
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Acid and Base Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students experiment with acids and bases. In this elementary level chemistry lesson, students perform activities for testing acids and bases. They use universal indicator paper to determine which substances are acidic and which are...
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Predicting Products and Writing Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A chemistry lesson presents 14 chemical reactions for scholars to observe, write the equation, and balance the equations. Additionally, it provides ways to extend the activity as it relates to catalysts.
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Ammonium Nitrate - Efficient Fertilizers

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students study the chemistry of ammonium nitrate and consider the advantages and disadvantages of this compound. They compare different fertilizers and calculate the molar mass and percent nitrogen in the different fertilizers.
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Ammonium Nitrate - Is it worth the Risk?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners consider that ammonium nitrate is used as a fertilizer and an explosive. They study the chemistry of ammonium nitrate and consider the advantages and disadvantages of this compound. The dual nature of Ammonium Nitrate was...
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Separation of Unknowns in a Liquid

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students identify the different components of a given sample using chromatography. In this chemistry lesson, students compare paper and column chromatography. They collect data and construct data tables.
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Quantitative Determination of the Composition of Water-based Paints and the Correlation of Paint Properties to Pain Composition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers perform a series of tests on water-based paints. In this chemistry activity, students identify their different functions. They calculate paint density and fractional concentrations.
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WATER CHEMISTRY

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students list reasons why water is important and investigate and graph the freezing points of different solutions.
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Candy Cane Chemistry

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, in groups, examine the effect of heat on bonding forces by doing laboratory work.
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Corals and Chemistry

For Teachers 4th - 6th
After demonstrating the use of cabbage juice as a pH indicator, have your class experiment with their own breath, exhaling into the indicator, to show that carbon dioxide is acidic. As learners work, they also watch a video about coral...
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Acid-Base Titrations without Burets

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students analyze the level of acid and base in a titration. In this chemistry activity, students investigate the amount of acid and base required to create certain household chemicals. They perform this activity without the use of burets.

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