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  Periodic Table, Elements, Atomic Mass, Subatomic Particles | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Periodic Table Connect The Dots Mark as Favorite (165 Favorites)

  In this activity, students solve a series of clues about elements in order to uncover a message that has been hidden in the periodic table. Using the clues, students draw lines between identified elements on the table, which then connect to form the message. Two versions of this activity are available, varying the difficulty level of the clues.

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  Introduction, Elements, Periodic Table, Density, Lab Safety, Atomic Mass, Subatomic Particles, Scientific Notation, Dimensional Analysis, Significant Figures, Measurements | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Game Activity: Escape Room: Chemistry Basics Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)

  In this game, students will solve a series of six escape room-style puzzles using their knowledge of various fundamental chemistry concepts, including elements and atomic structure, the periodic table, scientific notation, measurements, unit conversions, significant figures, density, and lab safety. In this activity, students will apply the chemical concepts used in the game to additional practice problems.

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  Physical Properties, Accuracy, Introduction, Measurements, Significant Figures, Accuracy | High School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: What Are Scientific Measurements? Mark as Favorite (9 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students will learn about and practice how to appropriately record scientific measurements using a variety of scientific instruments. The optional introduction section presents concepts related to precision and significant figures through real-world examples, and then guides students through the steps of recording proper measurements, such as including units and estimating the final digit. The practice section allows students to hone their measuring skills across seven different types of measuring tools with instant feedback.

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  Elements, Periodic Table, Physical Properties | High School

  Activity: Element ID Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this activity, students apply their knowledge using a periodic table to solve clues and identify elements based on their properties and everyday uses. After correctly identifying each element, students will use their answers to reveal a secret message.

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  Lewis Structures, VSEPR Theory, Covalent Bonding, Molecular Geometry, Molecular Structure, Atomic Radius, Electrons, Valence Electrons, Identifying an Unknown, Periodic Table | High School

  Activity: Guess That Molecule! Exploring Lewis Structures and VSEPR Geometry Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use clues to identify atoms in a given molecular model, then draw its corresponding Lewis structure. Students will analyze both models to determine model limitations and ultimately discover the VSEPR theory.

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  Review, History | High School

  Activity: Scientist Scramble Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will review the contributions of a selection of scientists that they have learned about throughout the chemistry curriculum. Students are provided with a clue about each scientist as well as the scrambled letters from each scientist’s name. By identifying each scientist and unscrambling the letters of their names, students will use select letters to solve a secret message. This activity can be a fun option for an end-of-year review.

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  Interdisciplinary, Review | High School

  Activity: Be the YouTuber Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this activity, students create a short YouTube screencast to explain how to solve an assigned problem or interpret an assigned model.

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  Review, Culminating Project, Stoichiometry | High School

  Activity: The Chemistry Escape Room Remix Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will apply their chemistry knowledge in order to solve ten clues in an effort to determine a three-digit combination that will open a “lock.” This is ideal for a review activity, as the clues span a plethora of chemistry topics. The solution from each clue will be used to correctly write a chemical reaction and a corresponding stoichiometry calculation. Ultimately, by solving the stoichiometry calculation, the answer will match the numbers in the three-digit combination and open the “lock.”

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  Periodic Table, Atomic Structure, Subatomic Particles, Elements, Ions | High School

  Activity: Game Activity: Guess What: Periodic Table Mark as Favorite (15 Favorites)

  In this game, students will apply their knowledge of the periodic table and its structure in order to guess the opponent’s secret element.

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  Periodic Table, Atomic Structure, Ions, Subatomic Particles | High School

  Activity: Periodic Review Secret Message Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will decode a secret message by applying their knowledge of terms related to the periodic table and its patterns.

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  Lab Safety, Experimental Design, Introduction | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Lab Equipment Card Sort & Scavenger Hunt Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will match clues to the glassware, tool, or equipment that is best designed to be used in the described manner. They will also identify the selected items by name.

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  Molecular Structure , Functional Groups, Isomers, Observations, Molecular Structure, Isomers | High School

  Activity: Spices and Structures Mark as Favorite (29 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will taste and make notes about the flavors of 6 common spices used to flavor food and then compare the flavors and molecular structures of the spices.

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  Lab Safety, Culminating Project, Interdisciplinary | High School, Middle School

  Activity: Dangerous Goods Specialist Mark as Favorite (42 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will take on the role of a Dangerous Goods Specialist for a large chemical company. In this role, students will research a specific commercially available industrial chemical looking at both the properties of the compound as well as how can they safely ship the chemical to a buyer in a cost effective and timely manner.

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  Physical Properties, Molecular Structure, Polarity | High School, Middle School

  Activity: What Makes Water So Special? Mark as Favorite (74 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will become familiar with the special properties of water by completing several activities that investigate the following physical properties/phenomena: cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, and capillary action.

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  Elements, Periodic Table, Polyatomic Ions, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Molecular Formula | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Game Activity: Guess What: Compounds Mark as Favorite (20 Favorites)

  In this game, students will use their knowledge of the different types of elements and the compounds they can form to guess the computer opponent’s secret compound before the computer can identify their compound. Students will take turns with the computer asking and answering yes or no questions about their secret compounds, selected from a pool of 20 compounds, to try to narrow down the pool to identify the computer’s compound first. This activity encourages students to reflect on different ways matter can be classified.

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  Intermolecular Forces, Molecular Motion, Physical Properties, Density | High School

  Activity: Molecular Structure in Glacier Formation Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will model the compression of ice as a glacier forms. Students will make connections between density, distance between molecules, and the life of the glacier.

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  Ionic Bonding, Polyatomic Ions | High School

  Activity: Game Activity: Ion Dice Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)

  In this game, students will test their knowledge of how ions combine to form ionic compounds. Students will score points by rolling the 12 ion dice and combining ions to create various ionic compounds. As the players create compounds, they are left with fewer dice and must decide whether to stop and bank their points or to press their luck, risking a “bust” and losing all their points for the round. This accompanying activity encourages students to further practice the skills used in the game, as well as to take the next step of writing names and formulas for ionic compounds.

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  Introduction, Interdisciplinary | High School

  Activity: Careers in the Skilled Technical Workforce Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will learn about career opportunities in the Skilled Technical Workforce (STW) – jobs that use STEM knowledge but do not require a four-year degree. They will be introduced to various STW jobs through articles, infographics, videos, and career websites, and will have a chance to reflect on their own career goals.

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  Physical Properties, Covalent Bonding, Electronegativity, Polarity, Molecular Geometry, Intermolecular Forces, Solubility | Middle School, High School

  Activity: The Chemistry of Water Video Questions Mark as Favorite (68 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a video and answer questions about how the molecular geometry and polarity of water give rise to many of its unusual physical properties, including its relatively high boiling point and its ability to dissolve some substances but not others.

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  pH, Acid Base Reactions, Acid & Base Theories, Strong vs Weak, History | Middle School, High School

  Activity: What are Acids & Bases? Video Questions Mark as Favorite (33 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a video and answer questions about acids and bases. They will learn about characteristics of acids and bases, the pH scale, and the role of acids in biochemistry.

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  Periodic Table, Introduction, History, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Electrons, Valence Electrons | Middle School, High School

  Activity: How the Periodic Table Organizes the Elements Video Questions Mark as Favorite (97 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a video and answer questions about the organization of the periodic table. They will learn about how the elements on the periodic table are organized and what their location on the table can tell us about them.

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  Isotopes, Atoms, Electrons, Subatomic Particles, Elements, History, Introduction, Review, Alpha/Beta/Gamma Decay, Radioactive Isotopes | Middle School, High School

  Activity: What are Isotopes? Video Questions Mark as Favorite (81 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a video and answer questions about isotopes. They will learn about the discovery of isotopes, the difference between chemical and nuclear reactions, different kinds of radioactive decay, and some uses of radioactive isotopes.

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  Activity Series, Electrons, Electrons, Electron Transfer, Atoms, Ions, Chemical Change | High School

  Activity: Game Activity: Activity Series Game Mark as Favorite (9 Favorites)

  In this game, students will explore the activity series of metals by observing interactions between metals and metal ions. The game starts with a brief tutorial followed by a “capture the flag” game where students “steal” electrons based on the activity series. Then students play a pong-style game based on reactivity to earn points. Finally, there are two extension activities for students to view videos of real-world reactions and create particle models of these reactions.

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  Ionic Bonding, Naming Compounds, Intramolecular Forces, Ions, Electrostatic Forces, Polyatomic Ions | High School

  Activity: Constructing Ionic Compounds Mark as Favorite (131 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use cards of different size and color as models for different types of ions. They will use the cards to construct ionic compounds by balancing the charges on cations and anions. Students will be able to write formulas and names for ionic compounds.

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  Periodic Table, Identifying an Unknown, Introduction | High School

  Activity: Periodic Table of Aliens Mark as Favorite (125 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will receive a deck of cards with images of aliens with various physical features that they have to organize into groups and periods following patterns in those features. Two cards are removed from each deck, and after students organize the cards, they can predict (draw) the missing aliens. They then watch a short video about Mendeleev to help them relate their process for organizing their alien cards to how Mendeleev organized the elements of the periodic table and predicted where undiscovered elements would fit.