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  Physical Properties, Molecular Structure, Intermolecular Forces | Middle School, High School

  Lesson Plan: Structure Matters Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will explore the atomic level structure of various elements and compounds to determine how arrangement of atoms at the microscopic level affects macroscopic material properties.

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  Lab Safety, Chemical Properties, Physical Properties | Middle School, High School

  Lesson Plan: Lab Safety and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will identify various safe lab practices with a focus on the importance of labeling and knowing the background safety information for all reagents used in a lab. Students will design a series of tests to determine the identity of an unknown substance using properties found on safety data sheets.

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  Density, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Physical Change, Chemical Change, Graphing, Alloys | Middle School, High School

  Lesson Plan: The Captivating Chemistry of Coins Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will develop a better understanding of physical and chemical properties of matter by comparing the composition of different pennies. This is done by determining the density of different pennies which will be compared to the density of different metals.

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  Interdisciplinary, Elements, Molecular Structure, Molecular Formula | High School

  Activity: Discovering Minerals as Naturally Occurring Compounds Mark as Favorite (22 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will learn about the basics of earth chemistry. Students will investigate and analyze the composition of various minerals, while drawing connections to their chemistry content knowledge. Additionally, students will examine the chemical make-up of the earth’s crust and interpret associated data.

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  Lab Safety | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Video: Video 1: Safety Mindset Mark as Favorite (48 Favorites)

  The chemistry lab is an amazing place! Through experiments and demonstrations your high school students have been discovering that chemistry is more than just a collection of facts and formulas-- it’s a way of observing and understanding the very real properties of matter all around them. However, the lab can also be a dangerous place. Contrary to what your students might have seen in films and TV, safety is a core value of chemistry—it is essential to everything they do in the lab. It begins with their mindset, the attitudes and beliefs they bring to class with them every day. Use this video to introduce your students to elements of safe importance of safety mindset in the chemistry lab.

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  Balancing Equations, Classification of Reactions, Chemical Change, Identifying an Unknown, Molarity, Concentration | High School

  Lab: An Environmental Impact Study Mark as Favorite (75 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will test a water sample which comes from a local zoo, where, it is reported that many bird eggs are not hatching. Students will test the water for the presence of multiple ions. Once the type of ion in the water is determined, students will write balanced equations to illustrate their findings. Students will also conduct a serial dilution to determine the concentration, or molarity, of the ion in the water sample. This molarity will be compared to known values to determine if the materials in the water are at an unhealthy level.

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  Physical Change, Chemical Change, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Activity: A Physical vs. Chemical Challenge Mark as Favorite (107 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will first complete a card sort to best categorize examples of change as physical or chemical change. Then they will compete in teams to identify whether given situations represent a physical change or a chemical change, or a physical or a chemical property.

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  Renewable Energy, Culminating Project | High School

  Project: Sustainable Energy Evaluation Mark as Favorite (24 Favorites)

  In this project, students will develop a presentation to compare the pros and cons of a sustainable resource. The explanation will involve researching the cost and benefits of the resource and analyzing if the resource should continue to be used.

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  Density, Concentration, Solute & Solvent | High School

  Lab: Test Tube Challenge Mark as Favorite (44 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will be challenged to create a density column, consisting of three distinct layers of sugar-water solution. This is an inquiry lab, where the students must apply their understanding of density and concentration in order to devise a successful plan for creating the column correctly.

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  Lab Safety, Chemical Properties, Physical Properties | High School

  Activity: Analyzing & Creating Safety Labels Mark as Favorite (31 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will understand and interpret the color and number symbols on an NFPA Safety Diamond and then apply their knowledge to interpreting a label for chemicals. Students will also demonstrate an understanding of the safety precautions recommended for safe handling of specific chemicals as indicated by the diamond.

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  Molecular Structure, Intermolecular Forces, Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Metallic Bonding, Polarity, Intramolecular Forces, Chemical Properties, Physical Properties, Interdisciplinary, Culminating Project | High School

  Project: Problem-Solving with Materials Mark as Favorite (59 Favorites)

  In this project, students will develop a presentation to explain how and why a specific material can solve a problem. The explanation will involve researching the properties of the material and how its properties are suited for solving a specific problem.

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  Review, Interdisciplinary, History | Middle School, High School

  Project: Create a Chemistry App Mark as Favorite (31 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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  Lab Safety | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Lab Safety, You're Fired! Mark as Favorite (160 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will read an account of a laboratory tour which details numerous safety infractions. They will be charged with identifying the safety violations and determining which scientist working in the lab should be fired. This activity is designed to be used after both lab safety and Claim, Evidence, Reasoning framework has been introduced.

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  Chemical Change, Activity Series, Redox Reaction, Chemical Change, Physical Change | High School

  Demonstration: Understanding the Discrepant Reactivity of Copper in the Presence of Strong Acids Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students practice their observation skills during the additions of different acids to two test tubes containing copper. The activity is structured to allow students to make thoughtful remarks about what they observe, using rich indicators of both chemical and physical properties and changes. In subsequent lessons on new concepts, students can reflect back on their observations to rationalize the discrepant results of the reactions in the demonstration.

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  Periodic Table, Elements | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Lucky Seven Mark as Favorite (25 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use the periodic table and the clues provided to identify element names. Students will then attempt to find the element names that are hidden n the puzzle.

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  Measurements, Dimensional Analysis, Chemical Properties, Physical Properties, Chemical Change, Physical Change, Matter, Observations, Mixtures | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Cupcake Conversions, Bench to Bakery Mark as Favorite (53 Favorites)

  This activity will help to reinforce the importance of scientific measurement and apply it to the introduction of chemical reactions. Using an example of baking a single batch of cupcakes, students will plan for a larger production scale in a commercial bakery. This will help to introduce the idea of producing a reaction at the lab bench and converting it to mass production. In addition this activity investigates how chemistry is used in everyday life and challenges students to consider potentials errors that may occur when completing chemical reactions in the kitchen.

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

  Lesson Plan: Cleaning-up the Plastic Island Mark as Favorite (20 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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  Lab Safety | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Video: Video 2: Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  Preparation and planning are key to working in the chemistry lab. To be prepared, your students must understand the hazards of any chemicals they will be working with. The place to find that information is the Safety Data Sheet or SDS. The SDS provides detailed information about the properties of a chemical, its hazards, and how to protect yourself from those hazards. Use this video, to guide your students through 16 sections of the SDS for isopropyl alcohol to demonstrate importance of SDS information.

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  Lab Safety | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Video: Video 3: How to Dress for the Lab? And what about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)

  Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) for short is one of the main ways for you and your students to stay protected from injury in the lab. PPE includes things like goggles, gloves, lab coats or aprons. These are designed to protect eyes, hands and skin, as well as clothing, from exposure to chemicals. PPE is the most obvious way of preventing contact with chemicals--but it is not the first line of defense. Use these video to teach your students that before they put on any PPE, why they should dress properly for lab.

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  Lab Safety | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Video: Video 4: Preparing for Emergencies Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)

  There is an old saying that you should always plan for the best, but prepare for the worst. This is good advice in the lab as well. Use this video to teach your students about two lab emergencies that carry a high risk of injury--spills and fires. The videos describes concrete steps to prevent these emergencies and goes over some of the safety equipment used to deal with them.

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  Lab Safety | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Video: Video 5: RAMP (For Students) Mark as Favorite (18 Favorites)

  Use this video to teach your students a simple yet powerful tool for protecting you and your classmates in the lab. The tool is called RAMP. RAMP stands for: Recognize hazards; Assess risks; Minimize risks and Prepare for emergencies.

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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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  Measurements, Dimensional Analysis, Physical Change, Matter, Mixtures | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Cooking with Conversions Mark as Favorite (47 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will be given a common homemade recipe for German chocolate cake with measurements in English units. They will be asked to convert the English ingredients list to metric units through scientific calculations. Students will also be asked to identify the ingredients as solid, liquid or gas. While reviewing the cooking procedures, students will classify certain steps as containing compounds or mixtures as well as identify whether chemical or physical changes are taking place. The culinary chemistry involved in this lesson should be introduced throughout the activity.

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  Lab Safety, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, History | Middle School, High School

  Project: Chemical Disasters: Good Chemicals gone Bad! Mark as Favorite (70 Favorites)

  In this project, students will research an industrial chemical accident. They will examine the chemicals involved including uses, hazards, chemical and physical properties. Students will investigate the cause of the accident and its repercussions. As the final product, they will film a 5-minute documentary which will be viewed in class.

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  Periodic Table, Elements, Introduction, Temperature | High School

  Activity: An Element Fill-In Puzzle Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will solve a puzzle by using element symbols from the periodic table to fill-in missing letters in familiar chemistry terms related to energy and thermodynamics.