Center for Applied Linguistics
Chemical Interactions: Atoms and Bonding
Watch budding chemists interact with the resource on chemical interactions. In the unit, six lessons provide an overview of basic chemistry, from understanding the development of atomic theory to distinguishing between ionic and covalent...
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Chocolatium
Students find the average atomic mass of M & M's. For this chemistry lesson, students are given a sample of the element chocolatium and the atomic mass of each sample. They then find the average atomic mass.
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Interactive Periodic Table of the Elements
Students discuss the Atlantic slave trade and the facts about the St. John revolt. In this investigative lesson students write a personal account of a person involved in the revolt.
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Periodic Poetry
Students review periodic table of elements, choose one element, and create piece of poetry about it using Cinquain, Haiku, or Acrostic format. Students then read aloud their poems to classmates.
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Mass, Mole, Volume Conversions
In this conversion worksheet, students make the following conversions, showing each step. Students use the periodic table and express all molar masses to 1 decimal place.
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Average Atomic Mass
Using a chart of student test grades as an example, curious chemists learn how to calculate weighted averages. They apply this knowledge to elements on the periodic table. As practice in calculating average atomic masses, learners...
Kenan Fellows
Determining the Atomic Mass of Elements in a Compound Using Matrices
Scholars apply concepts learned in both Algebra II and Chemistry to answer the questions on the provided worksheet. The activity allows for extra practice in both classes and helps connect concepts usually taught in isolation. The...
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What Are Elements?
Students investigate elements by by defining scientific terms. In this Periodic Table of Elements lesson, students utilize a glass of water, and powdered fruit drink to perform a lab activity demonstrating properties of certain...
Chemistry Teacher
Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids Lab
What an exciting way to introduce your blossoming chemists to the world of metals, nonmetals, metalloids, and polymers! Here is a lab activity that is designed to allow pupils the opportunity to visualize the reaction of metals,...
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Periodic Table & Its Trends-Day 1
Students are introduced to the periodic table. They find the common trends among the electron configurations and the names of certain groups of the table. Students explore the atomic mass, atomic number, mass number, mass and charge...
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Periodic Table
In this periodic table and elements learning exercise, students review valence electrons, octet rule, oxidation number, and the difference between metals and non-metals on the periodic table. This learning exercise has 5 matching, 20...
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Chemistry: Chemical Reaction
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students name the reactants and products, balance the equation, calculate the molecular weight of the reactants and products, and classify each reaction type. Students fill in a table of solubility...
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Element Symbols
In this chemistry worksheet, students find the symbols for 12 elements on the periodic table. They write the symbols on the lines next to the names of the elements to complete a chart.
NASA
Connecting Models and Critical Questions
Scholars use data to analyze and determine which sets of information need to be counted. They create a model to explain differences among chemical elements using graphs to prove concept mastery.
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Atoms, Ions and Formula Basics Make-up Test
Using a copy of the periodic table, chemistry test takers fill in a chart with element name, chemical symbol, atomic number, atomic mass, and numbers of subatomic particles. They define subatomic particles, draw atom models, explain...
Pingry School
Flame Tests
Light a fire in your pupils! Scholars conduct a flame test and observe the emission spectra of several different salts in an enlightening hands-on investigation. They use their observations to make comparisons and conclusions about the...
National Energy Education Development Project
Introduction to Hydrogen
Every region has a renewable resource that can be used to make hydrogen. But, what is hydrogen and why can it be used as an energy source? Find out with a presentation that answers these questions and then discusses where hydrogen is...
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Molecules to the Max!—Educators Resource Guide
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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Protons, Neutrons and Electrons Homework
Perfect for reviewing atomic components, this worksheet simply consists of a large, easy-to-read chart of 11 elements. Chemistry learners fill in the missing element symbol, number of protons, neutrons, and electrons, the atomic mass and...
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Understanding Oxidation Numbers
High schoolers review atomic numbers, positive and negative charges, and the periodic table. They examine the relationships among protons and electrons, location of various elements, electron energy levels, and oxidation numbers.
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What is Everything Made of?
Students observe a demonstration on how we see space between water molecules. In this experimental instructional activity students discover what elements make up the things around them and discuss what they learned.
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Periodic Table Puns 2
In this chemistry worksheet, students use their imagination and the elements in the Periodic Table to solve each pun listed on the sheet. There are 24 to complete.
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Periodic History
Students gain a perspective in the development of chemistry. They understand some of the topics in their text and the ongoing nature of research. They then will be able to see the trends of the periodic table first hand through their own...
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Main Group: Properties and Reactivity
In this main group learning exercise, students apply their knowledge of the organization of the periodic table to correctly answer 30 multiple choice questions. Students relate information about the properties of the different groups and...