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  Radioactive Isotopes, Atomic Theory, History, Pros Cons of Nuclear Power, Radiation, Subatomic Particles | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Lise Meitner Video Questions Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will complete a short series of questions as they watch the Founders of Chemistry video about Lise Meitner. The video tells the story of Lise Meitner, a pioneering female scientist in the field of nuclear chemistry, who was denied a Nobel Prize but has an Element named in her honor.

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  Periodic Table, History, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Atoms, Model of the Atom, Atomic Radius, Subatomic Particles, Electrons, Valence Electrons, Electron Configuration, Orbitals , Isotopes, Atomic Mass | High School, Middle School

  Activity: Ptable.com Investigations Mark as Favorite (199 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use the online periodic table found at www.ptable.com to investigate a number of chemistry concepts. Students will use this online resource to explore information about the elements, including historical data, physical properties, periodic trends and more.

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  Periodic Table, Elements, History, Chemical Properties, Model of the Atom, Subatomic Particles, Valence Electrons | High School

  Lesson Plan: The Periodic Table Turns 150 Emergency Lesson Mark as Favorite (33 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will learn about elements, the history and organization of the periodic table, as well as the scientists who contributed to the development of the periodic table through reading the highly rated ChemMatters article, The Periodic Table Turns 150. The lesson includes several activities to help promote literacy in the science classroom related to the reading. This lesson could be easily used as an emergency lesson plan for a substitute teacher, as most of the activities are self-guided.

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  Culminating Project, Interdisciplinary, History, Renewable Energy | High School

  Project: Understanding Renewable Energy Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this project, students will conduct research in order to become an “expert” on a specific type of renewable energy source. Students will produce a media presentation and a poster board as well as participate in a symposium focused on renewable energy sources.

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  History, Observations, Identifying an Unknown, Molecular Structure , Functional Groups | High School

  Lesson Plan: Introduction to Flavor Chemistry Mark as Favorite (22 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will read an article about flavor chemistry to learn about the science of tasting. There are a series of activities to help promote literacy in the science classroom related to the reading and help students experience what they’ve read about. One part, the Job Interview, could be used as plans for a substitute teacher since the activity is self-guided.

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  Pharmaceuticals, Monomer, Polymers, Molecular Structure , Interdisciplinary, History | High School

  Lesson Plan: Carbohydrate Metabolism Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will learn about how the metabolism of carbohydrates in the body were studied. There are a series of activities to help promote literacy in the science classroom related to the reading. This lesson could be easily used as plans for a substitute teacher, as most of the activities are self-guided.

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  Periodic Table, Elements, Physical Properties, History, Atomic Mass, Subatomic Particles | High School

  Activity: Which Element Am I? Mark as Favorite (108 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will be challenged by a list of clues that describe 50 different elements from the periodic table. Using their own knowledge, or the help of the internet students will determine the identity of each element based on the clue provided.

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  Periodic Table, History, Elements | High School

  Activity: Periodic Table Trivia Crossword Puzzle Mark as Favorite (23 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will be presented with trivia questions related to the periodic table of elements. Many of the questions can be answered by examining a periodic table, while others are related to specific elements and may require additional research. Students will complete a crossword puzzle as they answer each of the questions.

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  Mole Concept, History, Periodic Table | High School

  Activity: The Mole Crossword Puzzle Mark as Favorite (34 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will be challenged with clues that are related to the concept of the mole in order to complete a crossword puzzle.

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  Periodic Table, Elements, History | Middle School, High School

  Activity: The Disappearing Spoon Reading Questions Mark as Favorite (62 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will read a series of passages from the young readers edition of The Disappearing Spoon that are related to the elements in the AACT video series

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  Conservation of Mass, Observations, History, Measurements, SI Units | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Lavoisier Video Questions Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a video about Antoine Lavoisier, who many consider to be the father of modern chemistry. They will answer questions as they learn about oxygen, hydrogen, and the first proposal of the Law of the Conservation of Mass.

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  Periodic Table, Elements, History | Middle School, High School

  Activity: The Disappearing Spoon Video Questions Mark as Favorite (71 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch videos from the AACT original video series, Sam Kean’s Disappearing Spoon. While watching a video, students will answer several questions related to the particular element of focus.

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  Atomic Theory, Subatomic Particles, Model of the Atom, History | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Ernest Rutherford Video Questions Mark as Favorite (25 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a video about Ernest Rutherford. They will learn about his great contributions to chemistry, including his study of alpha particles and his use of the gold foil experiment. They will also find out that he won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for his studies on radioactive substances.

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  Radioactive Isotopes, Radiation, Half Lives, Atomic Structure, Subatomic Particles, Model of the Atom, History | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Marie Curie Video Questions Mark as Favorite (26 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a short video and learn about Marie Curie, her Nobel Prizes, radiation experiments, and discovery of new elements.

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  History, Physical Properties, Matter, Observations | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Activity: Ancient Chemistry Video Questions Mark as Favorite (29 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a video about the history of chemistry. They will answer questions while learning about the history of chemistry, starting with the discovery of fire, progressing through the various metal ages, and be introduced to the great philosophers.

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  Atomic Theory, Orbitals , Electrons, Model of the Atom, Subatomic Particles, History | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Neils Bohr Video Questions Mark as Favorite (32 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will answer questions while watching a video about Niels Bohr and learn how he redefined thinking about the atom and the electron. His model of the atom advanced our understanding of subatomic particles and holds an important place in the history and development of atomic theory.

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  Periodic Table, History, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Subatomic Particles, Atomic Mass | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Activity: History of the Periodic Table Video Questions Mark as Favorite (49 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will answer questions while watching a video about how the periodic table was developed and learn about those who contributed to it.

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  Temperature, History, Physical Properties, Measurements, SI Units, Accuracy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Activity: Temperature Guys Video Questions Mark as Favorite (37 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a video and answer questions about how both the thermometer and the concept of temperature evolved over time

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  Periodic Table, History, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Atomic Mass, Atomic Theory, Model of the Atom, Subatomic Particles | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Activity: Mendeleev Video Questions Mark as Favorite (37 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a video and answer questions about Dimitri Mendeleev. They will learn about his contribution to chemistry, including his organization of the periodic table and awareness to leave gaps for elements that weren’t yet discovered.

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  Mole Concept, Measurements, History | High School

  Activity: Avogadro Video Questions Mark as Favorite (28 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a video about Amedeo Avogadro and answer related questions. They will learn that he is the scientist given credit for the mole concept and that he also made several other discoveries in chemistry.

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  Introduction, Interdisciplinary, History, Heat, Renewable Energy, Polymers, Molecular Structure | Middle School, High School

  Activity: The Frontiers of Chemistry: Video Questions Mark as Favorite (21 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will answer questions while watching a video about several exciting scientific developments, including solar cells, 3D printing and micro machines. This video will help students understand that fundamental chemistry concepts are essential to the advancement of science and technology.

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  Acid & Base Theories, Strong vs Weak, History | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Acid & Base Guys Video Questions Mark as Favorite (28 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a video about the history of acids and bases. They will learn about the evolution of these theories, from Lavoisier to Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis.

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  History | High School, Middle School

  Activity: Spellbound Episode 6 Nancy Jackson Video Questions Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will answer questions while watching a video from the Spellbound series produced by ACS. Each episode focuses on a different notable scientist, recounting how their interest in science was sparked in their childhood and how they went on to make great contributions to the scientific community. This sixth episode focuses on the childhood of Nancy Jackson, who was the 2011 president of ACS. She worked for the U.S. Department of State to create the Chemical Security Engagement Program and has been involved in research, scientific policy, and mentoring and advocacy for underrepresented minorities and women in science.

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  History, Interdisciplinary | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Spellbound Episode 7 Peter Agre Video Questions Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this activity, students will answer questions while watching a video from the Spellbound series produced by ACS. Each episode focuses on a different notable scientist, recounting how their interest in science was sparked in their childhood and how they went on to make great contributions to the scientific community. This seventh episode focuses on the childhood of Peter Agre, who won the 2003 Nobel Prize in Chemistry and is noted for his work in the study of malaria, as well as scientific diplomacy and policy.

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  History, Interdisciplinary | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Spellbound Episode 8 Helen Murray Free Video Questions Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will answer questions while watching a video from the Spellbound series produced by ACS. Each episode focuses on a different notable scientist, recounting how their interest in science was sparked in their childhood and how they went on to make great contributions to the scientific community. This eighth episode focuses on the childhood of Helen Murray Free, a former ACS president and pioneering woman in chemistry who developed self-testing diagnostic strips for diabetes and other diseases.