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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Preparing to Study Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
Need a review before you take of math and science knowledge before you take on chemistry? Use this webpage that has links for content needed for chemistry!
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Crime Scene Chemistry: The Light of Luminol

For Students 9th - 10th
Experiment with the chemical called luminol, which emits a blue light when it reacts with other chemicals. This science fair project explores whether temperature affects the amount of light emitted. The Science Buddies project ideas are...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dietitians and Nutritionists

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough introduction to the careers of dietitians and nutritionists, including job market outlook and salary data.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Introduction to Water Chemistry

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students are presented with examples of the types of problems that environmental engineers solve, specifically focusing on water quality issues. Topics include the importance of clean water, the scarcity of fresh water, tap water...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Kimchi Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
In this cooking and food science fair project, the student will make a batch of kimchi, the national dish of Korea, and investigate the changes in pH and glucose concentration as it ferments. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Drawing Atoms

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity serves as an introduction to chemistry, and can be used to help students draw a two dimensional image of the atom.
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Other

American Chemistry Council: History of Polymers & Plastics for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource presents a teacher guide that offers information on the history, structure, characteristics, forms, and common uses of plastics and polymers.
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Other

American Chemistry Council: History of Polymer and Plastics for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a brief guide introduces the history, structure, and characteristics of plastics and polymers.
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Molecules in Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site continues a study conducted on various topics related to gases. As a specific topic, the site covers an introduction to kinetic molecular theory.
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Atomic Theory and Structure: The Mole: Its History and Use

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to the mole, a unit of measurement that quantifies atoms and molecules.
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Chemical Relationships: Chemical Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to chemical reactions and an explanation of balanced equations.
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University of Calgary

Univeristy of Calgary: Cycloalkanes

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of cycloalkanes. Properties, chemical make-up, and structure provided. Brief introduction to nomenclature of cycloalkanes and generic formula. Interactive piece requires x-pdb plug-in.
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Lipids and Carbohydrates

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to these chemical families. Diagrams are easy to understand and the text explains basic concepts well.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Scintillating Scents: Science of Making Perfume

For Students 9th - 10th
In this chemistry science fair project, the student will investigate the process of enfleurage, a method of extracting scents, to make and test perfume. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Salt Bridge: Electricity Changes P H

For Students 9th - 10th
This chemistry science fair project uses a very simple experimental setup - a battery hooked up to two solutions, connected by a salt bridge - to explore some complex chemistry. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: How Acids Affect the Rate of Corrosion

For Students 6th - 8th
In this chemistry science fair project, students will investigate how pH levels affect the rate of a common form of corrosion, called rusting. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Crazy Crystal Creations: Grow Crystals

For Students 3rd - 5th
Compare the size and shape of crystals grown in different temperature conditions in this science fair project. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies:plop, Plop, Fizz Fast:the Effect of Temperature on Reaction Time

For Students 9th - 10th
By using Alka-Seltzer and different temperatures of water, you can determine the effect of the water temperature on the chemical reaction of the tablet. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Big Pieces or Small Pieces: Which React Faster?

For Students 9th - 10th
Use an Alka-Seltzer to find out how size of a particle affects the speed of a chemical reaction. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a section on...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Rocketology: Baking Soda and Vinegar

For Students 9th - 10th
The objective of this science fair project is to determine the correct ratio of baking soda to vinegar that will result in the highest launch of a plastic film canister. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning...
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Properties of Gases

For Students 9th - 10th
A good introduction to gas properties. Covers general properties and the four variables.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Chemical Reaction Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides an introduction to chemical reactions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Oxidation Number

For Students 9th - 10th
How to find oxidation numbers, and a brief introduction to oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Compound Nomenclature and Formulas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides an introduction to naming and writing formulas for compounds and includes assessment questions.