Curated OER
Science Detectives
Fifth graders examine the differences between chemical and physical changes. As a class, they are read a scenerio and determine whether it was deliberate act or not. In groups, they observe the changes of an alka-seltzer tablet and...
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What is Everything Made of?
Students observe a demonstration on how we see space between water molecules. In this experimental lesson plan students discover what elements make up the things around them and discuss what they learned.
Curated OER
ChromaCool!
Fifth graders watch a video about physical and chemical changes. In groups, they participate in a variety of activities involving color. They write their observations in a journal. To end the lesson, they use a checklist to classify...
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Where's the Period in the Periodic Tables?
Students investigate the Periodic Table of Elements. The teacher is provided with the necessary background information to complete the lesson. Students practice matching the element symbol to its place on the chart.
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Elements And Atoms
Students investigate the concept of elements and atoms. They conduct research using a variety of resources and use the information in order to create a class presentation. The activity includes specific dialogue and steps for the teacher...
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The Interactive Periodic Table of the Elements
Students study the different types of metals. In this investigative lesson students watch a demonstration on the effects of temperature on atoms and take a tour through baone matter.
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Photosynthesis and Respiration
Eighth graders differentiate photosynthesis and respiration. In this biology instructional activity, 8th graders draw a diagram explaining these two processes. They answer a quiz after the instructional activity.
Other
Frostburg State University: Organic Chemistry Help
This site is designed to be a supplement for students of organic chemistry. Its tutorials and self-grading tests are interactive and extremely helpful.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Chemistry: Advanced Organic Chemistry
College-level advanced chemistry course focusing on organic chemistry. Course highlights the application of structure and theory to the study of organic reaction mechanisms. Course features include selected lecture notes, assignments,...
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Freshman Organic Chemistry Ii
A collection of video lectures from a freshman organic chemistry II course at Yale University. The course is a continuation the first organic chemistry course and covers topic. Lectures cover topics from simple and complex reaction...
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Chemistry (Single Science)
This site lists the topics and lessons available for Chemistry. The topics include Particles; Elements, compounds and mixtures; Chemical reactions, Predicting and identifying reactions and products, organic chemistry, and more.
University of Oxford (UK)
University of Oxford: Named Organic Reactions: An Interactive Guide
Discover types of organic reactions. Explore by reactants and products. Use the interactive portion of this module to draw mechanisms associated with these reactions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Flex Book Textbooks: Chemistry Second Edition
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A complete, web-based, multi-media textbook covering a wide variety of Chemistry concepts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry for High School
This digital textbook covers core chemistry concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.
Other
School of Chemistry: Carboxylic Acids
An introduction which includes naming, reactions and examples of carboxylic acids.
Other
Chemical Reax/exothermic Reactions
A wonderfully complete primer on exothermic reactions in the context of chemical spills. Covers Reactions with Air or Water, Combustible Organics, Polymerization Reax, Decomposition, Corrosion, and much much more.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Reactions
A good resource on chemical reactions, organized by topic: "Examples of chemical changes," "Chemical equations of chemical reactions," "Balancing equations," "Synthesis reactions," "Decomposition reactions," "Single replacement...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Organic Reactions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students distinguish between substitution reactions and addition reactions, and relate the concepts of oxidation and reduction to organic reactions.
Other
School of Chemistry: Aldehydes and Ketones
Solid introduction to naming, structure, and reactions of ketones.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: An Introduction to Chemical Reactions [Pdf] [Pdf]
A detailed introduction to chemical reactions, organized into two sections: "Chemical Reactions and Chemical Equations" and "Solubility of Ionic Compounds and Precipitation Reactions." Complete with examples, charts, and equations, this...
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Various Types of Chemical Reactions
A detailed description of the different types of chemical reactions in organic and inorganic chemistry.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Ester
Wikipedia entry for the chemical compound ester. Includes naming conventions, properties, reactions, and the like.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Biochemistry
Problem sets, tutorials, and activities related to biochemistry.
Other
Siegen University: Burning of Magnesium
This site from Siegen University contains brief information and a step-by-step photo display of burning magnesium. The information is very short but the pictures are definately worth checking out.