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Curated OER

Who Took Jerell's iPod? ~ An Organic Compound Mystery

For Students 7th - 12th
Within the setting of a crime scene investigation, biochemistry beginners analyze organic compounds as a means of determining "Who dunnit." They use a brown paper test for lipids, glucose test strips and iodine to identify carbohydrates,...
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App
Sunset Lake Software

Molecules

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
View molecular structure for various compounds with three-dimensional color images. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Review of Ionic and Covalent Compounds and Transitioning from Ionic to Covalent Compounds

For Students 9th - 12th
Here is a unique assigment: compare and contrast ionic and covalent compounds in an extensive data table and then analyze Lewis dot structures in antoher. Three columns are to befilled in: "characteristic or feature," "applies to ionic...
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Curated OER

Oxidation Numbers and Ionic Compounds

For Students 9th - 12th
For this oxidation numbers and ionic compounds worksheet, students write the formula for compounds given ions, they write the ions given formulas, they list oxidation numbers for elements, they write formulas for compounds and they name...
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Curated OER

WS 7.1.3 Molecular and Ionic Compounds

For Students 10th - 12th
In this compounds activity, students name ionic and molecular compounds given their formulas. They also write the formulas for molecular and ionic compounds given their names.
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Worksheet
Teach Learn Chem

Ions in Chemical Compounds

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this ions activity, students complete a table by combining the given ions in different combinations to make a neutrally charged chemical compound.
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PPT
Curated OER

Shapes of Molecules

For Teachers 10th - 12th
The VSEPR Model of molecular structure is exhibited through this series of slides. The step-by-step process is listed, and then examples are provided. The graphics give a visual display of the spatial relationship between the atoms of...
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Lesson Plan
Aquarium of the Pacific

Lego Molecules

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Young scientists construct an understanding of molecular compounds in this hands-on science lesson. Using LEGO® to model the atoms of different elements, students build molecules based on the chemical formulas of common compounds.
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Lesson Plan
Chymist

Empirical Formula of a Compound

For Students 9th - 12th
Because of the work of John Dalton, we are able to write formulas for compounds. The hands-on experiment has scholars prepare a compound from its elements. Using mass data, individuals write the empirical formula for the compound.
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Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

Shapes of Molecules—Geometry of Central Atom

For Students 6th - 12th
How is a molecule's shape determined? Explore bond angles, lone pairs, and VSEPR theory through a logic-based activity. Chemists pull together information about the major molecular shapes, then use it to solve puzzles.
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American Chemical Society

Atoms Can Be Rearranged to Make Different Molecules

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Uncover the building blocks of the universe as budding chemists explore atoms and molecules in an exciting inquiry-based activity. Investigators view an interactive video describing the chemical structure of six molecules. Using...
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Interactive
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Small-Molecule Diversity

For Students 9th - 12th
One way to study the microscopic is to make it macroscopic. Each slide of the lesson presentation presents a different molecular model along with a brief description of the compound's function. Learners use the information to build...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chemical Formulas for Molecules

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Newcomers to chemistry compare hydrogen peroxide to water, realizing that the difference of one oxygen atom significantly affects the chemical properties. Other pairs of compounds and their formulas are also examined. A few chemical...
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PPT
Curated OER

Organic Molecules

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Introduce viewers to the organic compounds with this presentation. It does not contain much information; it is mostly comprised of bullet points for each topic: monomers, polymers, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. No...
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PPT
Curated OER

Binary Compounds

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Binary compounds are explained with the periodic table, atomic charges, and examples. Viewers are taught to name binary compounds and then are presented with a chart of cations and ions. Finally, they see a few photos of forms of silicon...
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Handout
National Institute of Open Schooling

Coordination Compounds

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Cyanide, a coordination compound, is used in the extraction of gold and silver. Part 24 in the series of 36 delves into the world of coordination compounds. Classes learn, through readings, discussions, and answering questions, how to...
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Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

Amines and Related Compounds

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Scientists call a molecule that contains a nitrogen atom that behaves as a base an amine. Four puzzles, related to amines and similar compounds, challenge scholars to prove their knowledge. After passing each puzzle, the next increases...
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Lesson Plan
Perkins School for the Blind

Building an Organic Molecule

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Glucose is a simple sugar and a molecule that can be illustrated through modeling. Scientific investigators with visual impairments use hands-on models to reconstruct the process of bonding molecules. The tools used in this activity are...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making Molecules

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this making molecules worksheet, students complete a table of elements with their symbol, atomic number, atomic mass, number of protons, number of electrons, period and group. Students then make models using pipe cleaners and beads of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Atom

For Students 9th - 12th
In this atom worksheet, students read about the structure of the atom including its subatomic particles and John Dalton's theory of the atom. Students also read about the differences between atoms, molecules and compounds. They answer 30...
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Activity
National Science Teachers Association

Ionic Molecular

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Twelve compounds are named and each of their chemical formulas are printed on individual cards. Chemistry pupils place each beneath an Ionic or Molecular card, depending on which type of compound is represented.
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Unit Plan
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Molecules to the Max!—Educators Resource Guide

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
From molecules to nanotubes, an engaging unit explores the world of tiny science. Fifteen hands-on experiments and lessons engage young scientists as they learn chemistry. Discussions, worksheets, and data analysis reinforce the concepts...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Molecules, Moles and Molar Masses

For Students 9th - 12th
In this molecules, moles and molar masses instructional activity, students find the atomic masses of 8 elements, they write the formulas for 6 diagrams of molecules and they find the molecular masses of 12 compounds. Students also find...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

More Fun with Lewis Structures

For Students 9th - 12th
In this compounds worksheet, students draw the Lewis structures for the given compounds, being sure to show the bond angles and molecular shapes. This worksheet has 6 problems to solve.

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