Activity
Museum of Science

The Atom's Family: Phases of Matter

For Students 3rd - 8th
Help the Phantom choose a material and observe the changes at different temperatures in the molecule chamber. What happens to the elements or molecules as the temperature changes?
Lesson Plan
Other

Science Alive: The Many Faces of Steroids

For Teachers 1st - 9th
This reading is an introduction to the great variety of steroids and their many different uses.
PPT
Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Lewis Dot Structures of Covalent Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Short slide show provides basic information about drawing Lewis dot structures for covalent compounds. Starts with anatomy of the atom, and then shows the relationship between atomic particles and the Periodic Table of Elements. Offers...
Handout
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: What Is Chemistry All About?

For Students 9th - 10th
Covering a range of eight topics related to chemistry, this resource provides a wealth of information complete with pictures, charts, graphs, and examples. Includes information on elements, compounds, atoms, molecules, structures,...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: What Is Matter?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Discover the composition of matter and the relationship between matter, atoms, and elements. Students will learn the differences between elements and compounds, and how molecules are formed. Chemical...
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Chemical Bonding

For Students 9th - 10th
Study chemical bonding in chemistry including atoms, valence electrons, ionic and covalent bonding, and how molecules are formed on this site!
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Organic Chemistry

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about organic chemistry including the importance of carbon, organic molecules, compounds, hydrocarbons, synthesis, and functional groups.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Comparing and Contrasting Matter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a guided activity to help students compare different types of matter: atoms and molecules, elements and compounds, mixtures and solutions. It corresponds to Virginia science SOL 5.4.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is the Universe Made Of?

For Students 9th - 10th
The atoms around you have existed for billions of years- and most originated in the flaming, gaseous core of a star. Dennis Wildfogel tells the captivating tale of these atoms' long journeys from the Big Bang to the molecules they form...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry Simulation: Air Matters

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore the composition of air and learn about the different atoms and molecules that we breathe every day.
Lesson Plan
Other

Science Alive: Synthetic vs. Natural: What's the Difference?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through this reading, students will learn that a substance's properties arise from its molecular structure, not from how it's made (i.e., synthesized by people or found in nature). There is no fundamental difference between natural and...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Matter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This Study Card stack enables students to review the concepts of matter, the kinds and classes of mater including atoms, molecules, elements, compounds, pure substance, and mixtures.