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  Mixtures, Chemical Change, Physical Change, Observations, Density, Acid Base Reactions, Chemical Change, Mixtures | Elementary School

  Lab: Analyzing a Lava Lamp Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this lab, students create a mixture of oil, water and food coloring, and then add an Alka-Seltzer tablet, to create a homemade lava lamp. Student will record their observations during each step of the process and answer follow-up questions about the chemical and physical changes that took place.

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  Chemical Change, Classification of Reactions, Oxidation, Reduction, Redox Reaction, Electrons, Electron Transfer, Observations, Inferences, Chemical Change | Middle School

  Lesson Plan: One Tube Reaction Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will observe a chemical change involving oxidation and reduction.

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  Lab Safety | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Video: Video 6: RAMP (For Teachers) Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  As a teacher, there are steps you can take to make sure your students are as safe as possible while exploring and experimenting in the lab. In this video, we discuss some ideas to help you to set up a safe lab experiment. We use RAMP, the acronym for lab safety. RAMP stands for Recognize hazards; Assess risks; Minimize risks and Prepare for emergencies. RAMP is a simple yet powerful tool to help you prepare for and safely carry out any lab activity with your students.

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  Density, Observations, Inferences | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Activity: Animation Activity: Density Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will view an animation that explores density on the particulate level. There are opportunities to make qualitative and quantitative comparisons between substances.

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  Chemical Change, Physical Change, Observations | Elementary School

  Lab: Gummy Bear Investigation Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this lab students will write a plan then conduct an experiment using the scientific method to observe the physical and chemical changes that a gummy bear will experience when placed in a solution of their choice.

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  Density, Observations | Middle School

  Lesson Plan: Understanding Density Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will explain phenomena using their knowledge of how changes in mass and volume can affect the density of an object.

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  Indicators, Acid Base Reactions, Chemical Change, Observations | High School, Elementary School, Middle School

  Demonstration: Secret Message Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will observe a hidden message while understanding simple acid/base chemistry and indicators.

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

  Activity: Engineering Project Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this activity, students work together in a small team in order to solve a problem and achieve a common goal. Students will need to work collaboratively in order to be successful. They will be required to communicate their ideas both verbally and in written form, assign duties, design and carry out a procedure in this activity. They will also be challenged with problem solving when/if their original plan fails.

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  Density, Observations, Inferences, Mixtures, Mixtures | Middle School, High School

  Demonstration: Density Tubes Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will have the opportunity to observe and analyze the density of a solution. Students will interpret their observations as they compare the density of the solution with plastic components.

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  Physical Properties, Introduction, Matter, Chemical Properties | Elementary School

  Activity: Properties of Matter Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will focus on the properties of matter and distinguish matter by their physical properties

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  History | High School

  Activity: Evaluating the Name Reactions in Chemistry Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in chemistry by exploring name reactions in organic chemistry. Students will engage in preliminary reflection, then listen to the podcast, Should organic chemistry’s name reactions go the way of the mouth pipet? from C&EN, and then share their perspective on a discussion board.

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  Galvanic Cells, Redox Reaction, Oxidation, Reduction, Anode, Cathode, History | High School

  Lesson Plan: Columbia Dry Cell Battery Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will learn about electrochemistry and electric cells (batteries) by reading an article and engaging in related activities. The activities help promote literacy in the science classroom. Parts of this lesson could be used as plans for a substitute teacher.

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

  Lesson Plan: Carbohydrate Metabolism Mark as Favorite (4 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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  Culminating Project | High School

  Activity: Video Project Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will solve a multistep problem in a video so others can learn how to solve it.

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  Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Elements, Alloys, Chemical Bond | Middle School

  Lesson Plan: Behind the Metal Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will learn about the properties of metals. The students will work in small groups to create a video to anthropomorphize their selected metal as though it were a heavy metal musician and share the video with their peers.

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  Separating Mixtures, Observations, Physical Properties, Conservation of Matter | Elementary School

  Activity: How is Chemistry Used in Your Everyday Life? Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this lesson the students will become familiar with some ways that chemistry is present in their everyday lives. The teacher will read a book and show a short video about how a plastic bottle is made. Following these activities, students will interact with a variety of materials made of plastic, ultimately organizing them according to the recycling code printed on the bottom of each or by physical properties. Finally students will collect data and have an opportunity to construct a graph based on their data.

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  Freezing Point, Solubility, Solute & Solvent, Phase Changes, Freezing Point Depression, Physical Change, Physical Properties | Elementary School, Middle School

  Lesson Plan: Salting Roads in Winter Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students investigate how the freezing point of water changes when salt is added. Many students know that water freezes at 0°C, and many believe that all substances freeze at 0°C. The investigations in this lesson help students understand why salt is spread on roads in cold and snowy conditions.

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  Intermolecular Forces, Physical Properties, Melting Point, Boiling Point | High School, Middle School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Exploring Intermolecular Forces with Odyssey Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students will learn about the different intermolecular forces. They will use the simulation to see how molecules in various species interact with one another.

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  Periodic Table, Elements | Elementary School

  Activity: Elemental Scrabble Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this activity students will create words using element symbols in order to become more familiar with the periodic table.

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  Interdisciplinary, Polymers | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Puzzling, Twisted Fibers Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will attempt to solve clues related to the chemistry of fabrics. Starting at the center of the maze, students will fill in each word suggested by the 20 given clues. Answering each clue correctly will help students solve the riddle provided at the end of the activity. This puzzle can be used in the classroom as part of the Fabulous Fibers theme celebration for 2022 National Chemistry Week.

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

  Activity: Black Box Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

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

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  Chemical Change, Conservation of Matter, Identifying an Unknown, Culminating Project, Elements | Middle School

  Lab: Priestley Labs Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will identify an unknown gas based on experimental evidence.

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  Gas Laws, Matter, Density, Density, Temperature, Pressure, Volume, Graphing, Observations, Measurements | High School, Middle School

  Lab: Pressure Bottle Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this lab, students determine the relationship between volume and pressure of a gas and its temperature and address the common misconception that air does not have mass or density.

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  Separating Mixtures, Density, Physical Change, Chemical Change, Mixtures, Intermolecular Forces, Intermolecular Forces | Middle School

  Lab: Clean it Up! Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will consider and utilize various separation techniques to purify and reclaim used motor oil.