Classroom Resources: Chemistry Basics

Filter by:

  3. Sort by:

  2. Clear All Filters

1 – 25 of 54 Classroom Resources

  • Physical Properties, Observations | Elementary School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Activity: Magnets and Metals Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

    In this activity, students will investigate magnets and see that they attract some metals but not others. Students will also get a chance to make a magnet “wand” to move a “skater” on a pretend frozen lake.

  • Observations, Mixtures, Physical Properties, Molecular Structure | Elementary School, Middle School

    Demonstration: Investigating Hand Sanitizer and Soap Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

    In this demonstration, students will consider the purpose of using both hand sanitizer and soap to wash their hands. They will observe a model of the interaction between hand sanitizer particles and virus particles, as well as between soap particles and virus particles to gain a better understanding of how soaps and sanitizers work.

  • Physical Properties, Observations, Matter | Elementary School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Investigating the Physical Properties of Everyday Items Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

    In this lab, students will collect and analyze ordinary, everyday items in order to learn more about physical properties. Students will record data about each item, and then classify their items according to their properties.

  • Scientific Method, Observations, Experimental Design, Physical Properties | Elementary School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Stains, Stains, Go Away Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

    In this lab, students will become more familiar with the scientific method as they investigate what type of cleaning product is best. Students will identify variables as they carry out a controlled test to compare the ability of different products to remove a ketchup stain.

  • Density, Observations, Physical Properties | Elementary School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Under the Sea: A Density Aquarium! Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

    In this lab, students will create a density aquarium. They will develop a written response comparing and contrasting the densities of the various objects within the aquarium. This lab is designed for students to work in groups after they have an understanding of density and other physical properties.

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

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Activity: A Physical vs. Chemical Challenge Mark as Favorite (106 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.

  • Physical Properties, Chemical Properties | Elementary School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Activity: Solving Problems like a Scientist Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

    In this activity, students will analyze several scenarios in order to better understand and apply their knowledge of physical and chemical properties.

  • Observations, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties | Elementary School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Activity: Junior Technologist of Floor Care Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

    In this activity students will take the role of the Junior Technologist of Floor Care, whereby students have the opportunity to study the properties of a chemical used for finishing floor tile. They will examine the tiles appearance to discover which chemical provides the best sheen and durability.

  • Matter, Physical Properties, Observations | Elementary School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Activity: Is Air Matter? Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)

    In this activity, students will conduct an investigation to discover whether or not air is a form of matter. Students will first gather data, and then make a claim. They will communicate their claim in writing, using their data to support their claim.

  • Physical Properties, Observations, Matter | Elementary School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Activity: Describing Physical Properties Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

    In this activity, students will use their five senses to describe the physical properties of a variety of items. Students will also determine what state of matter the item is, and categorize it accordingly. Students will practice using vocabulary words as they record their observations in a data table.

  • Periodic Table, History, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Atomic Mass, Atomic Theory, Model of the Atom, Subatomic Particles | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Activity: Mendeleev Video Questions Mark as Favorite (36 Favorites)

    In this activity, students will watch a video and answer questions about Dimitri Mendeleev. They will learn about his contribution to chemistry, including his organization of the periodic table and awareness to leave gaps for elements that weren’t yet discovered.

  • Periodic Table, History, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Subatomic Particles, Atomic Mass | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Activity: History of the Periodic Table Video Questions Mark as Favorite (44 Favorites)

    In this activity, students will answer questions while watching a video about how the periodic table was developed and learn about those who contributed to it.

  • Temperature, History, Physical Properties, Measurements, SI Units, Accuracy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Activity: Temperature Guys Video Questions Mark as Favorite (36 Favorites)

    In this activity, students will watch a video and answer questions about how both the thermometer and the concept of temperature evolved over time

  • History, Physical Properties, Matter, Observations | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Activity: Ancient Chemistry Video Questions Mark as Favorite (26 Favorites)

    In this activity, students will watch a video about the history of chemistry. They will answer questions while learning about the history of chemistry, starting with the discovery of fire, progressing through the various metal ages, and be introduced to the great philosophers.

  • Physical Properties, Physical Change, Observations, Polymers | Elementary School, Middle School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Paper or Plastic? Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)

    In this lab students will research and compare the physical properties of various types of plastic bags. The recorded data will be analyzed by students, and they will use the results to design a plastic bag to meet a given set of criteria.

  • Physical Change, Physical Properties, Observations | Elementary School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Changing Shape Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

    In this lab students will analyze the physical properties of different materials in order to investigate their elasticity. They will learn how to differentiate between objects that can easily change shape and those that cannot. Also they will see that some objects can change shape, but can also return to their original shape. As the students learn about material properties, they will also determine what materials can be recycled.

  • Separating Mixtures, Physical Properties, Mixtures, Solute & Solvent | Elementary School, Middle School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: What Does Ironman Eat for Breakfast? Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)

    In this lab students will compare and contrast mixtures and solutions. They will be tasked with extracting iron from various breakfast cereals. They will then conclude which cereal would be the healthiest for Iron Man to eat for breakfast.

  • Separating Mixtures, Observations, Physical Properties, Conservation of Matter | Elementary School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Activity: How is Chemistry Used in Your Everyday Life? Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

    In this lesson the students will become familiar with some ways that chemistry is present in their everyday lives. The teacher will read a book and show a short video about how a plastic bottle is made. Following these activities, students will interact with a variety of materials made of plastic, ultimately organizing them according to the recycling code printed on the bottom of each or by physical properties. Finally students will collect data and have an opportunity to construct a graph based on their data.

  • Phase Changes, Boiling Point, Melting Point, Physical Properties | Elementary School, Middle School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lesson Plan: Investigating Water's States of Matter Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

    In this lesson, the students will identify properties of different states of matter, and then work in groups to model molecular arrangement in the solid, liquid, and gaseous states of water. This lesson will also help students to understand that the change in state as a physical change and how the solid state of water has unique properties.

  • Physical Properties, Observations, Mixtures | Elementary School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Ferromagnetic Fluid Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

    In this lab students will investigate the properties of ferromagnetic fluid and magnetism. Students will also have the opportunity to complete research about magnetic properties to help answer analysis questions.

  • Physical Properties | Elementary School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Activity: The Attraction of Magnets Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

    In this activity, students will be able to investigate the physical property of magnetism and determine that magnets have the ability to attract and repel some objects while pushing and pulling “race cars” around a track.

  • Mixtures, Polarity, Observations, Physical Properties | Elementary School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Demonstration: Colorful Milk Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

    In this demonstration, students will observe as the teacher creates several colorful mixtures. Using food coloring, water and milk, students will watch the colors swirl and mix. Students will have the opportunity to make a prediction about what will happen to the colors when a sample of soap is introduced to the mixture.

  • Physical Properties, Observations, Interdisciplinary | Elementary School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Soil Permeability Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

    In this lab, students will learn about the draining properties of different types of soil and how it affects the type of plants that can grow in those soils.

  • Physical Properties, Physical Change, Chemical Change, Matter, Phase Changes | Elementary School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Activity: Analyzing Root Beer Floats Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

    In this activity students will observe the states of matter while making a root beer float. They will also discover the differences between a solid, a liquid and a gas.

  • Observations, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Mixtures | Elementary School, Middle School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lesson Plan: Clean-Up Pond Pollution Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

    In this lesson, students will compare polluted and filtered water to observe how filtering can remove some kinds of pollutants. Students will also be asked to consider how people affect ecosystems and use the scientific method to conduct an experiment on polluted water.

Filtered By

Subtopics: ✖ Physical Properties

Grade Level: ✖ Elementary School

Clear All Filters

    Available Filters

    Subtopic
    Type