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Royal Society of Chemistry

Shapes of Molecules—Hybrid Orbitals

For Students 6th - 12th
Take your chemistry class' knowledge of molecular geometry to the next level! Introduce orbital hybridization with a series of related games. Individuals complete a data table in the first activity, then solve Sudoku-like puzzles using...
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Chicago Botanic Garden

Carbon, Greenhouse Gases, and Climate

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Climate models mathematically represent the interactions of the atmosphere, oceans, land, sun, surface, and ice. Part two in the series of four lessons looks at the role greenhouse gases play in keeping Earth warm and has participants...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Molecules to the Max!—Educators Resource Guide

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
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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Teach Engineering

Active and Passive Transport: Red Rover Send Particles Over

For Teachers 9th - 12th
I can move about freely, but you cannot. The class models the movement through cell membranes by way of passive and active transport. Members of the class play the roles of various proteins, atoms, compounds, and cell actions and mimic...
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Royal Society of Chemistry

Amines and Related Compounds

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Scientists call a molecule that contains a nitrogen atom that behaves as a base an amine. Four puzzles, related to amines and similar compounds, challenge scholars to prove their knowledge. After passing each puzzle, the next increases...
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Curated OER

Counting Atoms in a Molecule

For Students 8th - 10th
In this counting atoms in a molecule instructional activity, learners read about the molecule propanal that was discovered by the giant radio telescope in the Milky Way Galaxy. Students solve 6 problems where they find the number of...
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Curated OER

Mass and Moles Worksheet

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this mass and moles activity, students solve fifteen problems which include converting between moles, mass, atoms, molecules and formula units.
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Curated OER

The World of Molecules

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate molecules through 2 demonstrations and writing formulas for molecules given the oxidation states of the atoms. In this molecules lesson plan, students observe iron filings being separated from salt and pepper using a...
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Curated OER

Mixtures, Solutions and Matter

For Students 7th - 9th
In this mixtures, solutions and matter worksheet, students are given 12 terms and they cut out 12 definitions to match with the terms. Topics include types of mixtures, types of matter such as atoms, molecules and compounds and solutions.
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Cornell University

What Happens When We Excite Atoms and Molecules?

For Students 9th - 12th
Excited atoms lead to exciting lessons! Learners use heat and light to excite both atoms and molecules. They display their learning in the form of Bohr models depicting the excited state of the atoms.
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Curated OER

Dilution and Concentration of Solutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Future chemists practice laboratory techniques by creating a monochloramine solution. The objectives are to use of dilution, 9concentration, and measurement skills and to prepare a solution that will be used in a water treatment...
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Concord Consortium

Temperature and Reaction Rate

For Students 9th - 12th
Does increasing temperature increase the rate of a chemical reaction? Junior chemists examine the effects of temperature on reaction rate using an engaging interactive. Pupils select the temperature of the reaction vessel, then observe...
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Columbus City Schools

Changes All Around Us

For Teachers 7th Standards
Whoa! What just happened? That's right, change is everywhere. But what exactly is changing? Middle school science sleuths get to the bottom of the changes matter can experience. Through simple demonstrations, engaging videos, and an...
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American Chemical Society

Atoms Can Be Rearranged to Make Different Molecules

For Teachers 2nd
Uncover the building blocks of the universe as budding chemists explore atoms and molecules in an exciting inquiry-based activity. Investigators view an interactive video describing the chemical structure of six molecules. Using...
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Normal Community High School

Diatomic Molecules

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Diagrams are beneficial for explaining chemistry concepts to your class. These seven slides show the difference between single atoms and diatomic molecules. The graphics are lively and accurate. The last slide is a chart of elements that...
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Curated OER

The Elements

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the differences between elements.  In this elements and atoms lesson students complete an activity that shows how chemicals react to a flame test. 
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Santa Monica College

Lewis Structures and Molecular Shapes

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Learners practice drawing Lewis dot structures, build molecules with model kits, and predict molecular shapes using VSEPR theory. The combination of written work and hands-on reinforcement benefits young scientists.
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Biology Junction

Water Properties and More

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Did you know many insects use cohesion or surface tension to walk on water? Using a presentation, scholars learn the more important properties of water. It extends into the concepts of solutions, suspensions, pH, and more.
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American Chemical Society

Moving Molecules in a Solid

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Who likes magic shows? In the fourth of five lessons, pupils view a scientific magic trick. The ball fits through the ring easily, but then moments later, it won't pass through anymore. What changed? Can we reverse the change? Scholars...
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CK-12 Foundation

Air Matters

For Students 6th - 12th
What makes up the air we breathe? Young scientists explore the atoms and molecules in the air. An interactive lesson allows individuals to watch the movement of the particles in the air and change the makeup from a mixture to a...
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Cornell University

Polymers: Instant Snow

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Is it easy to make snow? Scholars use critical thinking skills as they investigate the concept of polymers by making snow. The class tests several different variables and takes measurements over the course of several days. They then...
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Curated OER

Investigating the Shapes of Covalent Molecules and Measuring their Respective Bond Lengths and Bond Angles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers will draw Lewis structures of common covalent compounds using a Chem 3D computer program. They will predict the shapes of the molecules, complete a data table, and formulate rules for predicting shapes of molecules. In the...
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Curated OER

Changing and Atom

For Students 6th - 9th
In this atom worksheet, students are given a diagram of the changes that occur in atoms. Students complete the diagram given a list of 4 terms that indicate the resulting product.
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Curated OER

Acids and Bases

For Students 7th - 10th
In this acids and bases worksheet, students complete 32 fill in the blank and short answer questions on acidity or alkalinity. They color molecular diagram according to the key.

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