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The Magic of Static
Students investigate static electricity. In this physics lesson, students participate in an experiment with balloons to demonstrate how static electricity works.
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Space: The Universe As We Know It!
Students simulate the Big Bang. In this lesson on the origin of our universe, students role play to show how the Big Bang explosion may have created our universe.
NASA
A Different Perspective
What can we learn from the data? Young scholars analyze actual solar data to answer specific questions. The activity presents an opportunity for an open-ended investigation of the data to conclude a five-part series on solar winds.
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Finding Oxidation States
For this chemistry worksheet, students examine the oxidation state in order to apply it in the laboratory setting. The sheet includes in depth background information.
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Organic Chemistry II
In this chemistry worksheet, students write the structures for the compounds illustrated on the sheet. Then they name the compounds whose structures are illustrated in part two. Students also fill in the blanks to complete the paragraph...
PHET
AM Radio Ionosphere Station
Tune in! Young scientists use an AM radio at home to monitor solar output. The long-term project would be ideal in a flipped classroom or as an out-of-class project.
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Jupiter's "Monstrous" Magnetosphere
Students explore Jupiter's magnetosphere. In this Jupiter lesson, students examine a diagram of the magnetic field that surrounds Jupiter.
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Exploring Atoms
In this chemistry worksheet, learners complete 29 fill in the bank questions about atoms based on the movie Exploring Atoms from the website www.brainpop.com .
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Science Multiple Choice Words Worksheets
In this science worksheet, learners choose the multiple choice science term that best matches the 15 definitions stated. Students circle their answers.
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Alkali Metals
Students explore the unique properties of alkali metals. In this chemistry lesson, students create a mural of fireworks display after researching its different element components. They write a brief description about an alkali metal used...
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Solar Activity
In this solar activity worksheet, students complete a puzzle given a word bank with matching numbers. The numbers correlate to the answers to basic math problems that use the order of operations. Students use their mathematical answers...
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Introduction to the Periodic Table
Eighth graders investigate the different elements of the Periodic Table. In this chemistry lesson, 8th graders pick an element to research, then present to the class using a powerpoint presentation or a poster.
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Finding the Spot
Fourth graders use circles to "home in" on particular spots, showing the ability of scientists to locate unseen objects in space. This activity shows how scientists know certain objects exist in space due to the forces exerted by...
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Build Your Own Atom
Young scholars build a model of an atom using an online program. For this chemistry lesson, students discuss the different parts of the atom. They complete an independent research about their chosen element.
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Grade 6 Science Quiz
In this grade 6 science quiz, 6th graders complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 6 concepts.
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Astronomy Class
In this space science worksheet, students find the words associated with the basic terms of Astronomy. The answers are located at the bottom of the page.
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Periodic Trends
Learners identify the different periodic trends. In this chemistry lesson, students discuss how elements are arranged in the periodic table. They apply what they have learned in a Jeopardy team game.
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Periodic Table Patterns using Fabulous Periodic
Young scholars explain how elements are arranged in the periodic table. In this chemistry instructional activity, students group the eggs according to a certain pattern. They compare this to elements in the periodic...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Protons and Electron Pairs
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores Lewis acids and bases with specific attention directed toward protons and electron-pairs. Other topics covered include proton-transfer reactions...
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
Investigate why a charged object is attracted or repelled by another charged object. Explore the concept that the attraction between positive protons and negative electrons holds an atom together.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
Explore the particles that make up atoms: protons, electrons, and electrons.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Protons
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes research on the proton and the determination of the weight of proton and electron.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Matter: Atoms: Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
A video and a short quiz on the parts of an atom, the periodic table, and molecules.
Science Struck
Science Struck: How to Find Protons, Neutrons and Electrons
Brief explanations of how to determine how many protons, neutrons, and electrons are in an element.