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  Temperature, History, Accuracy, Physical Properties | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Video: The Temperature Guys Video Mark as Favorite (32 Favorites)

  This video tells the story of how temperature as we currently know it evolved. The first thermometers invented in the early 1600s are very different than ones we use today!

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  Periodic Table, History, Physical Properties | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Video: Silicon Video Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

  In this video, Sam Kean tells stories about silicon.

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  Periodic Table, History, Physical Properties | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Video: Gallium Video Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this video, Sam Kean tells stories about gallium.

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  Density, Matter, Physical Properties, Measurements | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Animation: Density Animation Mark as Favorite (18 Favorites)

  "In this animation, students will visualize density on the particulate level. There are opportunities to make qualitative and quantitative comparisons between substances. **This video has no audio**"

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  History, Physical Properties, Observations, Model of the Atom | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Video: Ancient Chemistry Video Mark as Favorite (29 Favorites)

  This video traces the history of chemistry from the discovery of fire, through the various metal ages, and finally to the great philosophers.

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  Introduction, History, Periodic Table, Elements, Observations, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties | High School

  Lesson Plan: What is Chemistry? Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students watch a video narrated by Bill Nye, and then complete a SOMA cube to enhance their perspective in the process of discovery.

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  History, Interdisciplinary, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Observations, Mixtures | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Top Secret Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will learn about the history of invisible ink and will have the opportunity to compare two types of homemade invisible ink recipes.

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  Physical Properties, Intermolecular Forces | High School

  Lesson Plan: The Importance of Motor Oil Viscosity in Optimal Car Functioning Mark as Favorite (9 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will determine how temperature affects viscosity and relate the data to the structure of motor oil and the optimal functioning of a car.

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  Observations, Separating Mixtures, Mixtures, Interdisciplinary, Physical Properties, Scientific Method | High School, Middle School

  Activity: How Do We Clean Up An Oil Spill Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this activity, students simulate an oil spill and test different materials’ ability to “clean” the oil spill.

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  Density, Physical Properties | High School

  Lab: Graphing Density Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will collect data and then use graphing to determine the density values of unknown metal samples.

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  Polymers, Physical Properties | High School

  Lesson Plan: Give Your Car Some Bounce Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this lesson students will learn about polymerization, specifically as it pertains to rubber tires and other materials in a vehicle. Students will take on the role of an engineer, and will investigate physical properties of different polymers and/or elastomers to determine the best material to use for an assigned product.

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  Polarity, Mixtures, Intermolecular Forces, Intermolecular Forces, Mixture, Physical Properties, Observations | Middle School, Elementary School, High School

  Lab: Salad Dressing Science: Emulsions Mark as Favorite (9 Favorites)

  In this lab, students mix polar and nonpolar substances and then add various emulsifiers to encourage the mixing of the two substances. They use ingredients in salad dressing to relate science to real life scenarios.

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  Physical Properties, Chemical Properties | High School

  Lesson Plan: Engineering a Vehicle Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will take on the role of a Ford Motor Company engineer and evaluate the potential use of carbon fiber technology for use in the automotive industry.

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  Physical Change, Physical Properties, Review | High School

  Activity: Physical Properties Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this study game, students will review topics including the scientific method and states of matter.

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  Colligative Properties, Boiling Point, Molality, Concentration, Boiling point elevation, Graphing, Accuracy, Physical Properties, Error analysis | High School

  Lab: Changing Water's Boiling Point Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)

  Download this lab in which students will explore colligative properties in a quantitative approach.

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  Mixtures, Mixture, Physical Properties, Molecular Structure | Elementary School, High School, Middle School

  Demonstration: Analyzing Mixtures Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, the teacher will create a sequence of mixtures in a single test tube. Water, oil, food coloring and soap will be used in this demonstration to introduce the concepts of heterogeneous and homogeneous solutions as well as the idea of miscibility. Students will also have the opportunity to analyze the properties, such as surface tension of each component used.

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  Chemical Change, Identifying an Unknown, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Chemical Change | High School

  Lab: As Easy as Pie Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will use chemical and physical properties to identify an unknown powder.

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  Periodic Table, Physical Properties | High School

  Lab: Metal, Non-Metal, or Metalloid Mark as Favorite (29 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will classify several samples of elements as metals, nonmetals, or metalloid based on their physical and chemical properties.