Classroom Resources: Chemistry Basics
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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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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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Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Observations, Interdisciplinary, Acid Rain | Elementary School
Lab: Chemical Weathering of Rocks Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)
In this lab, students will explore simulated reactions that contribute to chemical weathering of certain rocks as it appears in nature. They will compare the effects of two different chemicals as it contacts various rock and mineral samples.
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Chemical Change, Observations, Chemical Change, Reaction Rate, Interdisciplinary, Physical Change, Reaction Rate | Middle School
Lab: Chemical Weathering in Geology Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)
In this lab, students will explore the differences between erosion, weathering and chemical weathering. They will complete a lab experiment that simulates chemical weathering on 4 different types of rocks. They will also learn how to use the Mohs Hardness Test to analyze the results.
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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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Separating Mixtures, Interdisciplinary, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Mixtures, Mixtures | Middle School
Lab: Candy and Leaf Chromatography Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)
In this lab, students will learn that mixtures are created by the combination of two or more substances. Many colors are actually mixtures of several different pigments. Mixtures can be separated, and in this lab students will perform chromatography to separate mixtures found in candy and in leaves.
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Indicators, Chemical Properties, Observations, Acid Base Reactions | Elementary School
Lab: Can a Cabbage Distinguish an Acid from a Base? Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)
In this lab, students will first determine what colors the cabbage indicator turns in acidic, neutral, and basic solutions.
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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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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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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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Chemical Change, Physical Change, Observations, Chemical Change, Interdisciplinary, Chemical Change | Middle School
Lab: Break It Down! Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)
In this lab, students will examine the physical and chemical changes that take place within a landfill by composting leftover fruits and vegetables from their lunches. They will also record pH and temperature measurements during the process.
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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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Polymers, Physical Properties, Introduction, Observations | Elementary School
Activity: Bouncy Ball Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)
In this activity, students explore the chemical reaction between borax and glue, creating a polymer ball. The properties of the polymer ball will be analyzed and compared to a store bought bouncy ball.
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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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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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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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Model of the Atom, Periodic Table, Elements, Atomic Mass, Electrons, Atoms | Middle School
Activity: Augmented Reality and the Atomic Model Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)
In this project, students will first work with a partner to select a common element from the periodic table to research. They will create a video using iPods to present their research and they will access the Aurasma app on iPods to upload their video. Students will create a trigger image using a picture of the element from the periodic table. Secondly, the students will use the Aurasma App to scan a different element’s trigger image and will use information from another group’s video to construct a model that replicates the atomic structure for the selected element.
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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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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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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 (59 Favorites)
In this lab, students will use chemical and physical properties to identify an unknown powder.
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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.