Classroom Resources: Chemistry Basics
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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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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, Solute & Solvent, Observations, Inferences, Physical Change, Identifying an Unknown | Elementary School
Lesson Plan: Alien Invasion? Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will explore both physical and chemical changes as they try to help the Department of Homeland Security analyze and identify materials found in a mysterious capsule. Students will examine and observe an unknown object (a frozen water balloon) as it changes (melts). They then mix combinations of everyday substances to observe chemical changes.
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Observations, Scientific Method, Experimental Design, Error Analysis | High School
Lab: Airplanes Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)
In this lab, students will design a procedure to test for the intended outcome of a longest flight.
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Chemical Change, Observations, Exothermic & Endothermic, Temperature, Chemical Change, Physical Change, Physical Properties | High School, Middle School
Lab: Observing a Chemical Reaction Mark as Favorite (25 Favorites)
In this lab, students will practice making careful observations and measurements while witnessing a chemical change.
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Observations, Combustion, Phase Changes, Experimental Design, Scientific Method | High School, Middle School
Lab: Observing a Candle Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)
In this lab, students accumulate observations of a candle including a look at the combustion reaction's reactants and products.
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Observations, Inferences, Scientific Method | High School
Demonstration: Observations vs. Inferences Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)
In this demonstration, students will learn the the difference between observation and inferences.
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Redox Reaction, History, Oxidation, Reduction, Chemical Change, Observations | High School
Demonstration: Nitric Acid Acts Upon Copper Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)
In this demonstration, students will hear a story about Ira Remsen and watch a demonstration that recreates her first experiment reacting nitric acid with a copper penny.
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Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Observations, Chemical Change | Elementary School
Lab: My Pennies Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)
In this lab, students will investigate how an acidic, vinegar based solution can help to get “dirty” pennies clean. Students will observe chemical change and investigate real-world connections to this lab.
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Gas Laws, Molar Mass, Density, Temperature, Pressure, Volume, Ideal Gas, Physical Change, Observations, Density, Identifying an Unknown, Error Analysis | High School
Lab: Molar Mass of Dry Ice Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)
In this lab, students will use gas laws to calculate the molar mass of dry ice and then use the information to identify the compound that makes up this substance.
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Indicators, Le Châtelier's Principle, Acid Base Reactions, Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Limiting Reactant, Reaction Rate, Observations, Chemical Change | High School
Demonstration: Milk of Magnesia Magic Mark as Favorite (89 Favorites)
In this demonstration, students will observe a color change in a milk of magnesia solution as vinegar is added.
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Periodic Table, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Observations, Inferences, Chemical Change, Identifying an Unknown, Error Analysis | High School
Lab: Metal, Non-Metal, or Metalloid Mark as Favorite (78 Favorites)
In this lab, students will classify several samples of elements as metals, nonmetals, or metalloid based on their physical and chemical properties.
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Conservation of Mass, Matter, Conservation of Matter, Conservation of Matter, Conservation of Mass, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Predicting Products, Experimental Design, Chemical Change, Observations | High School
Lab: Matter Matters Mark as Favorite (18 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will investigate the Law of Conservation of Mass.
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Conservation of Mass, Measurements, Conservation of Mass, Chemical Change, Observations, Physical Change, Chemical Change | High School, Middle School
Lab: Mass & Change Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)
In this lab, students will use unified particle pictures of solid, liquid, and gas to explain the law of conservation of mass after carrying out various experiments.
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Physical Change, Mixtures, Observations | High School, Middle School
Activity: Magic Bubble Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will create and interpret particle diagrams that represent elements and compounds at the molecular level. They will also describe the process of dissolving and create particle diagrams that represent mixtures at the molecular level.
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Chemical Change, Observations, Acids & Bases, Chemical Change, Mixtures | Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Demonstration: Inflating a Balloon with Chemistry Mark as Favorite (29 Favorites)
In this demonstration, the teacher will perform a reaction between acetic acid (vinegar) and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in order to inflate a balloon and to introduce the concept of a chemical reaction to students. Students will observe the reaction, and identify indicators of chemical change as well as discuss the different types of matter that are involved.
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Density, Observations, Inferences, Mixtures, Mixtures | Middle School, High School
Demonstration: Density Tubes Mark as Favorite (3 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.