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Solution Concentration

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students determine differences in concentrations. They have to state the problem they feel exists, consider possible solutions, and develop a plan to come up with for containers whose labels have fallen off. Students base this off the...
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EGG-cellent POLYMER PACKAGING DESIGN

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate the concept of a polymer using an experimental design of protecting an egg in a bookbag. They test the properties of polymers and form an educated solution to the proposed problem. Then they describe the steps used...
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Natural Indicators: How Do They Work?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students describe characteristics and common uses of acids and bases. They describe the role of natural indicators in the chemistry of acids and bases after testing and making observations on a variety of plant extracts. Students observe...
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Calculating Rates

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this rates worksheet, students determine the rate of production or consumption for given reactions. Students write chemical equations in complete ionic form or net-ionic form. This worksheet has 6 problems to solve.
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Magnets

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the magnetic attraction of different materials by observing a demonstration, and review the words "attraction" and "materials." Next they conduct exploration of a number of materials which have different properties...
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Acids and Bases Crossword

For Students 8th - 12th
In this chemistry activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 27 clues about acids and bases. Each clue lists number of letters for correct word.
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Le Chatelier's Principle

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this chemical equilibrium worksheet, students review Le Chatelier's Principle and predict the direction of equilibrium shift for different changes to a chemical reactions. Students also review enthalpy and entropy. This worksheet has...
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Reaction Rates

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students explain why certain reactions take place slowly or quickly. Students calculate the rate of consumption for given reactions. This worksheet has 14 problems to solve.
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Solutions

For Students Higher Ed
In this solutions activity, students calculate molality and mole fraction. Students define colligative property and determine what affects the solubility of gas in solvents. This activity has 2 short answer questions and 9 problems to...
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The Blast Furnace

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students practice writing chemical formulas, word equations, and symbol equations. Students identify the types of reactions. This worksheet has 7 problems to solve.
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Limestone

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this limestone activity, students name three sources of calcium carbonate, write the chemical formula, and determine the three elements found in calcium carbonate. This activity has 7 short answer and 3 problems to solve.
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Ice Ice Baby! The Design and Preparation of A Reusable Ice Pack

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore polymers by designing and preparing an inexpensive and effective reusable ice pack. They develop and test a design for a reusable ice pack in the science lab. Students apply chemical and physical properties of polymers...
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Changes In Matter, "The Big Chill"

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate why ice cream does not go through any chemical changes when it is exposed to physical changes. They describe the three states of matter in either written or verbal form. Then students experiment with ice cream...
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Acids, Bases and Salts

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore acids, bases and salts. They define acid and base. Students describe the characteristics and properties of acids and bases. They relate the processes of ionization and dissociation to the formation of acids and bases.
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Acid Rain Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars collect data on causes of Acid Rain. In this science lesson, students simulate the effects that produce acid rain, collect and analyze data from their samples. They relate science and statistics in this lesson.  
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Thermochemistry Calculations

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this chemistry worksheet, students apply reaction equation ratios to solve fifteen problems, including five using a specific formula provided on the worksheet.
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Charles’s Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars describe the relationship between temperature and volume. For this chemistry lesson, students perform an experiment and record their their results. They use Charles' law to explain their observations.
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What Element Would You Be?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Primo Levi wrote a collection of short stories comparing his life from Italy to Auschwitz to elements in the periodic table. Pupils read an excerpt from his book and research the characteristics of various elements. Then, they make a...
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Conversion Factors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this conversion factors worksheet, students convert 15 measurements from one unit in the SI system of measurement to another unit. Students show their work and indicate the unit of measurement. Conversion factors are given.
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Using Percentage in Compound Composition

For Students 9th - 12th
In this percent composition worksheet, students find the percent of each type of atom in a compound, they find the total mass of a sample and they determine the mass of particular atoms in a compound.
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Six Pack Loop Rings Photodegradable?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students review experiments testing the photo degradability of the six-pack plastic ring and complete further experiments on the process.
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Water: Friend and Foe

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students brainstorm ways to prevent fires from home. In this technology lesson plan, students create fire-safety posters for their school. They research the internet and explore other resources to get information for the poster.
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Rounding Practice

For Students 10th - 12th
In this rounding off practice, students determine the proper number of significant figures in numbers, in calculations of addition, subtraction and multiplication.
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Which Brand of Air Freshener is Most Cost Effective?

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students use scientific method to determine cost-effectiveness of air freshener, and create PowerPoint presentations to share their results.