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  Density, Density, Chemical Change, Observations, Inferences | High School, Middle School

  Demonstration: Comparing Gas Density Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe a reaction between baking soda and vinegar in the presence of a variety of different heights of lit candles. The initial environment has plenty of oxygen present in order to sustain the candle’s flame; however the reaction will produce carbon dioxide which will cause the lit candles to extinguish in order of height. Students will analyze and compare the presence of the gases in the container and make determinations about the densities of each.

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  Observations | Middle School, Elementary School, High School

  Activity: Compare and Contrast Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use their observation skills to compare and contrast two similar chemistry classroom scenes in order to identify the differences between the two.

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  Density, Observations, Inferences, Measurements, Identifying an Unknown, Error Analysis, Scientific Method | High School

  Lab: Colors of the Rainbow Mark as Favorite (36 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will practice density calculations and put their calculations to test by creating their own density column.

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  Classification of Reactions, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Conservation of Mass, Observations | High School

  Lab: Classifying Reaction Types Mark as Favorite (97 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will carry out seven reactions and classify their reaction types. They will make observations, predict products, and balance the equations that represent the chemical reactions that are occurring.

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  Classification of Reactions, Culminating Project, Review, Interdisciplinary | High School

  Project: Classifying Reaction Types Mini Poster Mark as Favorite (69 Favorites)

  In this activity, students display their knowledge of the five main types of chemical reactions on a miniature sized poster.

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  Solute & Solvent, Physical Change, Solubility | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Chemistree Mark as Favorite (17 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will prepare a solution to observe a physical change.

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  Interdisciplinary, Culminating Project | High School

  Project: Chemistry and Art Exhibition Mark as Favorite (14 Favorites)

  In this project, students will use chemistry techniques to construct a piece of artwork.

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  Interdisciplinary, Culminating Project | High School

  Activity: Chemistry Close Read Mark as Favorite (74 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will learn through actively reading real-world chemistry articles. The close-read strategy is used as a way of enhancing student understanding and engagement by slowing down the reading process without detracting from the current curriculum.

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  Introduction, Scientific Method | High School

  Activity: Chemistry Fact vs Fiction Mark as Favorite (17 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will read a short article, view a video, and discuss why they believe the article and video are or are not reliable sources of information. Students will then perform a basic laboratory experiment implementing the steps of the Scientific Method.

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  Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Observations | High School, Middle School

  Lab: Chemical Reactions & Equations Mark as Favorite (47 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will observe a series of reactions, make observations, and then write balanced chemical equations to chemically describe what they observed.

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  Catalysts, Reaction Rate, Experimental Design, Scientific Method, Chemical Change, Error Analysis, Balancing Equations, Percent Yield, Stoichiometry, Chemical Change, Measurements, Error Analysis, Dimensional Analysis | High School

  Lesson Plan: Catalysis & Catalytic Converters Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will be introduced to catalysts while expanding their knowledge of chemical reactions and stoichiometry. They will first learn about catalytic converters and then be challenged to create the best “catalytic converter” of hydrogen peroxide to oxygen gas in an inquiry-based activity.

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  Colligative Properties, Boiling Point, Molality, Concentration, Boiling Point Elevation, Graphing, Accuracy, Physical Properties, Error Analysis | High School

  Lab: Changing Water's Boiling Point Mark as Favorite (21 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will explore colligative properties in a quantitative approach. They will measure the effect of increasing the molality of a salt solution on the solution’s boiling point, and they will graph their data and use the slope of the line of best fit to calculate the boiling point elevation constant of water. There are three versions of the lab, some of which provide more structure and guidance and others of which are more student-driven.

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  Introduction, Inferences, Observations, Scientific Method | High School, Middle School

  Activity: Check Activity Mark as Favorite (15 Favorites)

  In this activity, students develop a theory based on evidence they collect from (fake) cancelled checks to come up with a story of how they are related.

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  Titrations, Concentration, Acid Base Reactions, Indicators, Molarity, Interdisciplinary | High School

  Lab: Calculating Acid in Lemon-Lime Soda Mark as Favorite (49 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will investigate the molarity of citric acid in a clear, lemon-lime flavored soft drink through titrations with 0.10M NaOH and an indicator.

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  Atomic Spectra, Emission Spectrum, Emission Spectrum, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Interdisciplinary, Identifying an Unknown | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Build a Spectroscope Mark as Favorite (24 Favorites)

  In this lab, the students will make and use a spectroscope to identify the spectra within various types of light bulbs. The students will then develop an improved design for the spectroscope.

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  Reversible Reactions, Observations, Chemical Change, Physical Change | High School

  Lab: Breath Test Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)

  In this lab, students investigate whether chemical reactions can happen only in one direction, or whether they can be "undone."

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  Gas Laws, Pressure, Ideal Gas, Volume, Graphing, Physical Properties, Error Analysis | High School

  Lab: Boyle's Law Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

  In this lab, students stack books on top of a closed syringe and use the volume change to determine the mass of the books.

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  Density, Dimensional Analysis, Review, Measurements, Accuracy, Accuracy, Experimental Design, Error Analysis | High School, Middle School

  Lab: Bowling Ball—Will it Sink or Float in Water? Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will find the density of a bowling ball to determine whether it will sink or float in water.

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  Molecular Formula, Periodic Table, Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding | High School

  Activity: Bondy (Rummy) Mark as Favorite (35 Favorites)

  In this activity, students play a game in which they use element cards to form compounds.

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  Inferences, Observations, Scientific Method | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Black Box Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will experience how scientists carry out a scientific investigation through inquiry.

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  Molecular Structure, Molecular Structure , Interdisciplinary, Chemical Change, Distillation, Renewable Energy, Enthalpy, Stoichiometry, Chemical Change, Combustion | High School

  Lesson Plan: Biofuels of the Future Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will explore the world of automobile alternative energy sources through the study of biofuels. They will design and create an e-book that illustrates and explains one of the provided topics or an original idea approved by the teacher.

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  Atoms, Subatomic Particles, Isotopes, Atomic Theory, History, Elements | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Atomic Structure RAFT Mark as Favorite (34 Favorites)

  In this activity, students choose from a number of activity options in order to best display their understanding of atomic structure. The RAFT model will be followed for this assignment, which means the students choose their assignment and may modify the assignment based on Role, Audience, Format, and Topic.

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  Chemical Change, Identifying an Unknown, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Chemical Change, Experimental Design, Scientific Method | High School, Middle School

  Lab: As Easy as Pie Mark as Favorite (60 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will use chemical and physical properties to identify an unknown powder.

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  Mixtures, Physical Properties, Molecular Structure, Mixtures | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Demonstration: Analyzing Mixtures Mark as Favorite (36 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, the teacher will create a sequence of mixtures in a single test tube. Water, oil, food coloring and soap will be used in this demonstration to introduce the concepts of heterogeneous and homogeneous solutions as well as the idea of miscibility. Students will also have the opportunity to analyze the properties, such as surface tension of each component used.

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  Percent Composition, Identifying an Unknown, Net Ionic Equation, Stoichiometry, Error Analysis, Molar Mass | High School

  Lab: Analysis of Carbonate Compounds Mark as Favorite (56 Favorites)

  In this lab, students calculate the molar masses of three unknown carbonate compounds by measuring the amount of product (CO2) produced by a reaction with hydrochloric acid.