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Groups of Elements
Element groups are located in the periodic table by blinking on and off. A slide is then dedicated to each of the groups, explaining which elements are included and what common chemical properties they share. This topic is presented in...
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Nuclear Reactions
Starting with a recap of atomic structure, these slides continue by comparing different isotopes of uranium and explaining which are stable and which have a decay period and emit alpha or beta particles. Gamma decay is just mentioned on...
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Fusion Confusion
Students are introduced to three types of energy transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation. They model the scientific process of fusion to become with the sun and how it produces energy.
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Earth and Beyond
In this earth and beyond worksheet, students answer short answer questions about the atmosphere, the chemical compounds in Earth's atmosphere. Students visit different websites to conduct research of the discoveries of the scientist who...
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Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics
Students will discuss the de Brogile Hypothesis and state the circumstances under which the wave nature of matter is observed. They will also calculate the wavelengths of matter waves.
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Integrating Space Science-Our Changing Universe
In this universe worksheet, learners read about the big bang theory and the evolution of the stars from the elements. Students answer four critical thinking questions about the beginnings of our universe.
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Jupiter
Young astronomers read an informational text on the gas giant, Jupiter. Then they answer four multiple choice questions based on what they read.
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Atomic Colors
Stars are too hot to visit, so how do we know what different stars are made of? An enlightening simulation uses a spectrum graph to show the various electron emission and absorption reactions. Scholars experiment with both helium and...
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Properties of Matter
A collection of ten slides reveals bright graphics and photos. Though the title is "Properties of Matter," the content is incoherent. You will find a couple of slides on chemical reactions, a few on the example of the S.S. Hindenburg...
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Graham's Law
In this gas laws worksheet, students apply Graham's Law by completing 6 problems finding the velocity and molecular mass of gases.
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Gas Laws
In this gas laws worksheets, students figure volumes, densities, molar masses, reactions, and solve equations as they encounter 14 gas laws questions.
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The Sun
Students draw diagram of sun and its layers, including photosphere, chromosphere, corona, convection and radiative zones, and core. Students then describe each layer in their own words, define sun spot cycle, and describe solar flares.
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Gases Worksheet
In this gases worksheet, students solve twenty problems using the gas laws and their understanding of the relationship between energy and temperature and energy and velocity.
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Household Chemistry
Young scholars use indicator paper to determine if substances are acidic, basic, or neutral. They test for Ph levels in them. They investigate the effect of oxygen on darkening fruit cut and exposed to the air. They observe vitamin C as...
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Stars
Fourth graders examine the life cycle of a star while listening to Roy Gallent's, When the Sun Dies. They conduct Internet research and recreate a star's life cycle after viewing an animation.
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Electron Dot Structures/Lewis Structures
In this elements worksheet, students practice drawing electron dot structures for atoms. Students draw the Lewis Structures for molecules with single and multiple bonds plus polyatomic ions. This worksheet has 33 problems to solve.
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Email From Another Planet
In this article about emails and plants worksheet, students read short descriptions about 8 planets in the solar system and then imagine they are visiting one of the planets and send an email to a family member describing their...
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The Moon's Atmosphere
In this moon's atmosphere activity, students read about the tenuous lunar atmosphere and solve 4 problems. They find the density of helium particles, they find the grams of given atoms in the moon's atmosphere and they find the volume...
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Exponential Problems
In this algebra worksheet, students solve exponential problems by rewriting it in standard form. They rewrite number using scientific notations and solve word problems. There are 10 problems with and answer key.
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Metals vs. Non-Metals
In this elements worksheet, high schoolers compare and contrast the characteristics of metals and non-metals. Students practice drawing Lewis dot diagrams and writing ion notation. This worksheet has 9 word problems, 8 matching...
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Metals vs. Non-Metals: Dot Diagrams; Ions
In this metals, non-metals, dot diagrams and ions worksheet, high schoolers read about each of these topics and they identify if 8 elements are metals or non-metals, they draw electron dot diagrams for 5 elements, they write the charge...
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Dalton's Law Worksheet
In this Dalton's law worksheet, students solve 3 problems using Dalton's law of partial pressure to find the total pressure and the partial pressures of gases in the problems.
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The Sun
In this sun learning exercise, students are given a diagram of 8 structures of the sun and they label each structure with a given term. They also fill in 8 blanks to complete sentences about the sun, its characteristics and the layers of...
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Why Do Hot Air Balloons Float?
In this Charles' Law instructional activity, high schoolers solve 8 gas law problems where the pressure is constant and the volume varies directly with the temperature.