Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chemical Reactions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this reactions worksheet, students state the differences between a coefficient and subscript and an exothermic and endothermic reaction. Students review the different types of reactions. This worksheet has 13 short answer questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solution Chemistry Investigation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concepts related to solution chemistry. They calculate the molar mass of various chemical compounds. Then students predict the anion ratio for ionic compounds. Students also write...
PPT
Normal Community High School

Golf Ball Lab

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The first golf balls were made of wood and would only last for a few games. Modern golf balls last a lot longer but they don't float. The presentation provides the directions for a lab to determine the minimum amount of salt needed to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Writing Chemical Formulas

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners study how to write chemical fomulas by reviewing the combinations atoms form into compounds. They write a procedure to test various substances and name the compounds and write formulas. As they construct models for formulas and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Learning Outcomes

For Students 10th - 11th
In this science activity, students explore the learning outcomes for a unit on chemical reactions. Students define 60 vocabulary words and answer a list of questions for each topic.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Empirical Formulas

For Students 9th - 12th
In this empirical formulas worksheet, high schoolers read about determining empirical formulas from chemical formulas. They determine the empirical formula given ten molecular formulas. They also find the molecular formulas given the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oil Embargo!

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders generate and analyze data to determine which and how much of two polymers best absorb oils, formulate procedure to accurately determine how many times its own weight particular polymer can absorb, and develop understanding...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Electron Sqare Dance

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in an Electron Square Dance in which they act the part of atoms. They follow the structure of different atoms suggested by the teacher.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Water - the (Nearly) Universal Solvent

For Students 9th - 12th
In this water worksheet, students explore the reasons why water is considered a universal solvent. Students compare different ways to change the dissolving rate of a solute. This worksheet has 11 fill in the blank and 8 matching questions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

IPC Chemistry Review

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemistry review worksheet, learners classify and name compounds, calculate atomic mass, draw Lewis Dot Diagrams, and determine number of protons for atoms. This worksheet has 37 fill in the blank, 38 matching, and 3 short answer...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Proteins Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this biology worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Water - the (Nearly) Universal Solvent

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this solvent worksheet, students explore why water is considered a universal solvent. Students explore what can change dissolving rates. This worksheet has 8 matching, 3 short answer, 11 fill in the blank, and 4 problems to solve.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chemistry Unit on Compounds, Formulas, and Equations

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars perform a review assignment in 3 portions to review chemistry compounds, formulas, and equations. The assignment consists of several different portions that can be used as assessments. The majority of the lesson plan is...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

An Introduction To Material Sciences

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of molecular structure. They describe the behavior of simulated molecules and identify any dislocations in crystalline structures. They also define various related vocabulary words and use them in...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Ionic Bonds and Ionic Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will learn to explain how an ionic bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another in terms of the...
Lesson Plan
American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Energy Levels, Electrons, Ionic Bonding

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discover that ionic bonding occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to the other and not shared as in covalent bonding.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Ionic Bonding

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers how ions interact with one another in ionic bonds.
Handout
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Ions

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here at Chem4Kids you can learn all about ions. Content explores what an ion is, its various characteristics, electrovalence, and more.
eBook
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Chemical Bonds: Covalent or Ionic or What?

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to understand polar covalence in ion-derived solids.
Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Chemical Bonds

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn here about chemical bonds, a weak or strong electrical attraction that holds atoms in the same vicinity.
Handout
Chem Tutor

Chem Tutor: Bonds in General

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of bonding terms and the importance of electrons in bonding.
Handout
Frostburg State University

General Chemistry Online: Ionic and Molecular Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a good outline of the concepts involved in ionic and covalent bonding, with links to definition of terms. Features a list of common molecular compounds and a chart that compares ionic and molecular compounds.
Handout
Chem Tutor

Chem Tutor: Radicals or Polyatomic Ions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a list of the names, formulas, and charges of some common polyatomic ions.
PPT
University of Southern California

Atomic Bonds

For Students 9th - 10th
This slide show on atomic bonds contains several slides on electron affinity. Other topics include covalent, Sigma and Pi bonds, and atomic bonding in solids.