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  Observations, Separating Mixtures, Mixtures, Interdisciplinary, Physical Properties, Scientific Method | High School, Middle School

  Activity: How Do We Clean Up An Oil Spill Mark as Favorite (38 Favorites)

  In this activity, students simulate an oil spill and test different materials’ ability to “clean” the oil spill.

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  Gas Laws, Sublimation, Ideal Gas, Volume, Temperature, Pressure, Density, Phase Changes, Interdisciplinary, Density, Physical Change, Mole Concept, Dimensional Analysis, Measurements | High School

  Demonstration: Ideal Gas Law using Carbon Dioxide Mark as Favorite (15 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students observe dry ice sublime while the CO2 gas fills a balloon. They then calculate the moles and volume of CO2 produced.

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  Introduction, Interdisciplinary, Scientific Method, Experimental Design | High School

  Activity: Experimental Design using Science and Engineering Practices Mark as Favorite (32 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will read a short story about an experiment that was conducted about an everyday question. Then the student will decide if and how the experimenter followed the scientific method. Then they will consider their own everyday questions and propose a way to answer them experimentally.

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  Physical Properties, Matter, Physical Change, Interdisciplinary, Mixtures | Elementary School

  Activity: Creating Finger-Paint from Rocks Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this activity, the students will explore the physical properties of different rocks. Students will have the opportunity to physically change the rocks, and make them part of a mixture in order to create finger paint.

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  Introduction, Culminating Project, Review, Interdisciplinary | High School

  Activity: Chemists in the Real World Mark as Favorite (40 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will research a variety of chemistry careers to learn about job options in the field of chemistry. Students who often ask “when am I ever going to use this?!” can find some real-world examples of people who use chemistry in their jobs.

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  Stoichiometry, Gas Laws, Ideal Gas, Pressure, Volume, Temperature, Interdisciplinary | High School

  Lesson Plan: Mechanisms and Properties of Airbags Mark as Favorite (34 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will learn about the mechanisms and properties of airbags, and examine the choice of airbag inflator from several points of view.

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  Physical Properties, Interdisciplinary, Introduction | Elementary School

  Activity: Magnificent Magnets Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will investigate the physical properties of magnetism.

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  Review, Interdisciplinary, History | Middle School, High School

  Project: Create a Chemistry App Mark as Favorite (32 Favorites)

  In this project, students will use Google accounts to create chemistry-themed apps, with no programming required. They will create a Google Drive spreadsheet containing scientific information, and link it to a free account on Glideapps.com. They will personalize the app on the Glideapps website. The resulting app will be available to view on devices that have the correct link.

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  Conservation of Mass, Chemical Change, Interdisciplinary, Culminating Project, Phase Changes, Chemical Change | Middle School, High School

  Project: Law of Conservation of Mass Comic Strip Mark as Favorite (26 Favorites)

  In this project, students will work in groups to create a comic strip that illustrates understanding of the law of conservation of mass.

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  Acid & Base Theories, Acid Base Reactions, Acid Rain, pH, History, Interdisciplinary | High School

  Project: Acid Base Creative Letter Mark as Favorite (25 Favorites)

  In this project, students will compare and contrast the properties of acids and bases and define pH.

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

  Project: Classifying Reaction Types Mini Poster Mark as Favorite (78 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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  Culminating Project, Review, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Periodic Table, History, Interdisciplinary, Electron Configuration, Subatomic Particles, Isotopes, Atomic Mass | High School, Middle School

  Project: 21st Century Elements Mark as Favorite (40 Favorites)

  In this project, students will learn the importance of the elements in our lives. The students will research one chosen element and create a website, a digital comic strip, or a video to explain the important properties of the element as well as why the element is so important to our lives.

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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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  Atomic Theory, History, Interdisciplinary, Culminating Project, Model of the Atom | High School, Middle School

  Activity: Scientist Infographic Mark as Favorite (50 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will design and publish an infographic focused on a well-known scientist and their contribution to the development of the atomic model.

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  Photosynthesis, Interdisciplinary | Elementary School

  Activity: Sunshine for Life Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will become familiar with the chemistry components of photosynthesis. They will use role-play and/or demonstrations to describe the purpose of photosynthesis in this activity.

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  Introduction, Interdisciplinary, Scientific Method | High School

  Activity: Write the Methods Section Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will learn how to write and think like a scientist when they complete their lab write ups.

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  Separating Mixtures, Percent Composition, Mixtures, Interdisciplinary, Measurements | Middle School

  Lab: Metallic Breakfast Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will separate iron filings from iron-fortified breakfast cereals. Students will use the recorded data to conduct percent composition calculations.

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  Polymers, Interdisciplinary, Culminating Project | Middle School, High School

  Lesson Plan: Cleaning-up the Plastic Island Mark as Favorite (21 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will develop an understanding of the chemistry of plastics and apply their knowledge in order to engineer a cost effective and environmentally friendly method to clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

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  Polymers, Physical Properties, Molecular Structure, Experimental Design, Scientific Method, History, Interdisciplinary | High School

  Lesson Plan: Give Your Car Some Bounce Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will learn about polymerization, specifically as it pertains to rubber tires and other materials in a vehicle. Students will take on the role of an engineer, and will investigate physical properties of different polymers and/or elastomers to determine the best material to use for an assigned product.

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  Introduction, Interdisciplinary | High School

  Lesson Plan: How To Write a Formal Lab Mark as Favorite (25 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students learn how to put the parts of a formal lab write up together.

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  Identifying an Unknown, Culminating Project, Classification of Reactions, Experimental Design, Scientific Method, Interdisciplinary, Review, Balancing Equations, Stoichiometry, Concentration, Molarity | High School

  Lab: The Culminating Unknown Mark as Favorite (35 Favorites)

  In this lab, students identify an unknown from a list of 12 possible compounds by designing a procedure and using evidence to prove their claim. They must draw from knowledge gained throughout the year to properly develop a procedure to identify the unknown.

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  Dimensional Analysis, Significant Figures, Measurements, Error Analysis, Accuracy, Interdisciplinary | High School

  Lab: Nanoscale and Self-Assembly Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)

  In this lab, students determine both the diameter of one single BB and the length of an oleic acid molecule.

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  Interdisciplinary, Culminating Project | High School

  Activity: Chemistry Close Read Mark as Favorite (77 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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  Observations, Interdisciplinary | Elementary School

  Lab: The pH of Soil Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will determine and compare the pH of different types of soil from their school, homes, or neighborhoods. Students will then decide what types of plants can grow in acidic or alkaline soils.

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  Photosynthesis, Conservation of Mass, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Reversible Reactions, Molecular Formula, Interdisciplinary, Chemical Change, Conservation of Mass | Middle School

  Lesson Plan: The Building Blocks of Photosynthesis Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will use colored blocks to represent the elements in photosynthesis and illustrate how they are broken down and reassembled to create glucose.