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

  Activity: Game Activity: Guess What: Periodic Table Mark as Favorite (2 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 (2 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 (5 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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  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 (20 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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  Molecular Structure , Functional Groups, Isomers, Observations, Molecular Structure, Isomers | High School

  Activity: Spices and Structures Mark as Favorite (16 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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  Introduction, Interdisciplinary | High School

  Video: Chemistry Lab Technicians Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  Meet Josh, a chemical technician at PPG. Most chemical technician jobs do not require a bachelor’s degree, and they involve more of the hands-on work of “doing science” than many scientist roles. This video shows us the lab where he makes new paint formulations and explains how he arrived at his current occupation. ACS celebrates the crucial role of skilled technicians in research and the chemical industries.

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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 (9 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 (1 Favorite)

  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 (6 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 (11 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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  Activity Series, Electrons, Electrons, Electron Transfer, Atoms, Ions, Chemical Change | High School

  Activity: Game Activity: Activity Series Game Mark as Favorite (8 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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  Identifying an Unknown, Solutions, Solubility, States of Matter, Melting Point, Phase Changes, Acids & Bases, pH, Strong vs Weak, Observations, Molecular Motion | High School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Identifying Unknowns with Safety Data Sheets Mark as Favorite (19 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use a simulation to learn about some of the sections of a safety data sheet (SDS) and how the information on SDSs can be used not only for safety purposes but also for identifying unknowns. Specifically, students will use “Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties” to distinguish between two or three substances with similar appearances in a variety of lab-based scenarios. Particle diagrams are also included to help students visualize the substances’ behavior on a particulate level.

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  Identifying an Unknown, Solutions, Solubility, States of Matter, Melting Point, Phase Changes | High School

  Simulation: Safety Data Sheets Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)

  Students learn about sections of a safety data sheet (SDS) and how the information can be used for safety purposes and for identifying unknowns. They will use the Physical and Chemical Properties section and particle diagrams to distinguish between substances with similar appearances in a variety of lab-based scenarios.

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  Lab Safety, Introduction, Review | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Laboratory Equipment Scramble Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will be challenged to solve a set of scrambled word puzzles. Each scrambled word corresponds to the name of a common piece of chemistry laboratory equipment. After solving each puzzle, students will use designated letters from each word to solve a riddle.

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  Atomic Theory, Model of the Atom, Subatomic Particles, History | High School

  Activity: Atomic Theory Timeline Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will attempt to identify the historical contributions of several famous chemists and also identify the year of their work.

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  Review | High School

  Activity: ChemConnections Mark as Favorite (25 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will complete a series of chemistry-themed word puzzles. There are 10 puzzles of varying difficulty levels in the set; each puzzle provides 16 words which students must categorize into four groups of four items that share something in common without knowing what the categories are. Each puzzle has only one correct solution. Words that have more than one meaning and/or could fit in multiple categories will be more difficult to categorize correctly. Students will then have a chance to reflect on any of the terms or categories that were particularly tricky or unfamiliar to them.

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  Review | High School

  Activity: Chemistry Emoji Pictionary Mark as Favorite (18 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will try to determine the correct chemistry related term, phrase, or item based on a provided set of emojis.

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  Periodic Table, Ionization Energy, Electronegativity | High School

  Activity: Introduction to Ionization Energy and Electronegativity with a Tactile Model Mark as Favorite (21 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will investigate the definitions of ionization energy and electronegativity as well as the periodic trends for each through building tactile models using Lego blocks.

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  Physical Properties, Physical Change, Observations, Identifying an Unknown, Lab Safety, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Intermolecular Forces, Molecular Motion | High School

  Animation: Physical Properties and Particle Interaction Animation Mark as Favorite (25 Favorites)

  This animation explores the relationship between physical properties and particle-level interactions. Particle diagrams of common household substances are used to illustrate that forces of attraction influence melting points. Similarly, particle diagrams of the same substances dissolved in water are used to compare their conductivity in solution. This animation was featured in the November 2023 issue of Chemistry Solutions. **This video has no audio**

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  Physical Properties, Physical Change, Observations, Identifying an Unknown, Lab Safety, Molecules & Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Intermolecular Forces, Molecular Motion, Solutions, Conductivity, States of Matter, Melting Point, Intermolecular Forces, Molecular Motion | High School

  Activity: Animation Activity: Physical Properties and Particle Interaction Mark as Favorite (15 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will view an animation that explores the relationship between physical properties and particle-level interactions. Particle diagrams of common household substances are used to illustrate that forces of attraction influence melting points. Similarly, particle diagrams of the same substances dissolved in water are used to compare their conductivity in solution.

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  Polyatomic Ions | High School

  Activity: Polyatomic Ion Word Search Mark as Favorite (18 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will be challenged to recognize and identify common polyatomic ions by name and chemical formula. Unlike a traditional word search puzzle, students are only provided with a list of formulas for 24 polyatomic ions, instead of the names of each. They are tasked with finding the corresponding ion names hidden in the puzzle, and then must match each one with its correct formula.

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  Separating Mixtures, Distillation, Physical Properties | High School

  Activity: Investigating Crude Oil Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a video and answer questions about crude oil and the process of fractional distillation. They will see how this process effectively separates a mixture and the importance of understanding physical properties.

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  Elements, Interdisciplinary, Periodic Table | Middle School, High School

  Simulation: What Type of Element Are You? Mark as Favorite (54 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students will take a nine question personality quiz to determine which of four types of elements best matches their personality. The accompanying student activity provides students an opportunity to reflect on why their answers led to their final quiz results and to consider what the "personality profile" of other types of elements not included in this quiz might look like.

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  Elements, Periodic Table, Interdisciplinary | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: What Type of Element Are You? Mark as Favorite (39 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will take a nine question personality quiz to determine which of four types of elements best matches their personality. They will then have an opportunity to reflect on why their answers led to their final quiz results and to consider what the "personality profile" of other types of elements not included in this quiz might look like.

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  Physical Change, Chemical Change, Observations, Chemical Change, Radioactive Isotopes | High School

  Activity: Physical, Chemical and Nuclear Changes Mark as Favorite (71 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will analyze the representation of physical, chemical, and nuclear changes in four ways: submicroscopic (particle diagrams), symbolic (equations), macroscopic (observations), and linguistic (vocabulary words). This self-guided activity is designed to ensure that students internalize fundamental chemistry concepts that will serve as a meaningful basis for future learning about matter and its changes.