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

  Activity: Ancient Chemistry Video Questions Mark as Favorite (9 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.

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

  Activity: Neils Bohr Video Questions Mark as Favorite (9 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will answer questions while watching a video about Niels Bohr and learn how he redefined thinking about the atom and the electron. His model of the atom advanced our understanding of subatomic particles and holds an important place in the history and development of atomic theory.

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  Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Physical Change, Observations, Indicators | Elementary School

  Lesson Plan: Explorations of Baking Soda and Vinegar Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students complete a series of simple lab experiments to better understand chemical reactions as well as differentiate between chemical change and physical change. Students will also be introduced to the pH scale, and have the opportunity to understand how chemical reactions can be used in real-world scenarios.

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  Lab Safety | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Hazard Symbols Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will familiarize themselves with common hazard symbols and their meaning.

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  Molecular Motion, Physical Properties | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Categorizing States of Matter Mark as Favorite (28 Favorites)

  In this activity students will analyze both written statements and images that describe the properties of a solid, liquid or gas. Students will determine which state of matter the description best describes and categorize it accordingly.

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  Density, Observations, Measurements | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Penny Boats Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will explore Archimedes’ Principle and how it relates to density. Each student will be given a piece of aluminum foil and asked to design and build a boat that will hold as many pennies as possible without sinking when placed in water.

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  Radioactive Isotopes, Radiation, Half Lives, Atomic Structure, Subatomic Particles, Model of the Atom, History | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Marie Curie Video Questions Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a short video and learn about Marie Curie, her Nobel Prizes, radiation experiments, and discovery of new elements.

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  Electromagnetic Spectrum, Atomic Spectra, Electrons, Identifying an Unknown | High School

  Lab: The Case of the Contaminated Well Mark as Favorite (33 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will observe the colors produced when different metal salt solutions are heated in a flame. Students will take on the role of a forensic investigator and use their results to help them determine if collected evidence was contaminated.

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  Calorimetry, Specific Heat, Identifying an Unknown | High School

  Lab: The Search for a Hit and Run Suspect Mark as Favorite (32 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will determine the specific heat capacity of multiple unknown metal samples through collecting data and completing calorimetric calculations. Students will take on the role of a forensic investigator and use their results to help them determine if a suspect’s vehicle was potentially involved in a hit and run incident.

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

  Activity: Laboratory Equipment Memory Game Mark as Favorite (24 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will play a modified version of the classic Memory Game in order to help them identify common laboratory equipment by name. This activity provides an opportunity for students to increase their familiarity with the laboratory equipment that they will be expected to properly use.

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

  Activity: Ernest Rutherford Video Questions Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a video about Ernest Rutherford. They will learn about his great contributions to chemistry, including his study of alpha particles and his use of the gold foil experiment. They will also find out that he won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for his studies on radioactive substances.

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  Distillation, Physical Change, Separating Mixtures, Phase Changes | Middle School

  Activity: Distillation in Survival Mode Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will investigate methods for purifying water as they consider a survival based situation that requires clean drinking water. Students will investigate processes such as boiling and distillation, as well as review the phase changes within the water cycle.

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  Phase Changes, Elements, Mixture | High School

  Activity: Visualizing States of Matter Mark as Favorite (56 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will view, sort and classify pure substances and mixtures into the 3 common states of matter found in the laboratory. Students will also discuss their classification system with their teacher and peers.

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  Physical Change, Chemical Change, Matter, Mixture, Mixtures | Elementary School

  Activity: Chemistry in the Kitchen! Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will describe the steps required to complete a recipe of their choosing. They will identify any physical and chemical changes that occur throughout the process.

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  Density, Mixtures, Solubility | Middle School

  Lab: Investigating Density within Lava Lamps Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this lab students will make a simple yet spectacular lava lamp while focusing on the density of the components.

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  Review, Culminating Project | High School

  Lesson Plan: AP Chemistry Big Idea Review Mark as Favorite (75 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will complete a review of all of the AP Chemistry Big Ideas and Learning Objectives using questions targeting each learning objective. This lesson is based on the AACT AP Chemistry Webinar series: What’s the Big Idea? Last Minute AP Chem Review and What’s the Big Idea? AP Chemistry Review Redux. 

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

  Lab: Paper or Plastic? Mark as Favorite (3 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.

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  Physical Change, Physical Properties, Observations | Elementary School

  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.

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  Intermolecular Forces, Intermolecular Forces, Physical Change | High School

  Demonstration: Intermolecular Forces & Physical Properties Mark as Favorite (19 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students observe and compare the properties of surface tension, beading, evaporation, and miscibility for water and acetone.

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  Ionic Bonding, Naming Compounds, Polyatomic Ions | High School

  Activity: Introduction to Naming and Formula Writing for Ionic Compounds Mark as Favorite (39 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will be introduced to ionic compound formulas and names. They will group prepared cut-outs to note similarities and differences among different classes of ionic compounds (i.e. binary and ternary, including metals with varying charges). The goal is not to be equipped to write names and formulas for ionic compounds, but to recognize trends in naming.

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  Electromagnetic Spectrum, Identifying an Unknown | Middle School, High School

  Video: Color Matching Paint Video Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  This video explains how technology, specifically focusing on spectrophotometry, can be used for paint matching. Students will learn how the spectrophotometer interacts with the spectrum of visible light in order to match or reproduce specific paint colors.

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  Mixture, Physical Properties, Observations, Mixtures, Solute & Solvent | Middle School

  Lesson Plan: How Fast Does it Flow? Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this lesson students explore the viscosity of different mixtures. They measure viscosity of different mixtures and then have the opportunity to design a mixture to attain a particular viscosity. Students will relate their lab experience to the application of viscosity in the real-world as they consider the differences in viscosity between different types of paints.

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  Ionic Bonding, Polyatomic Ions, Naming Compounds, Molecular Formula | Middle School, High School

  Lesson Plan: What's in a Name? What's in a Glaze? Mark as Favorite (18 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will learn about some of the chemical compounds involved in the art of pottery by practicing naming and writing formulas for ionic compounds commonly found in components of glazes for ceramics.

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  Mixture, Chemical Properties, Physical Properties | High School

  Lesson Plan: What is Paint? A Paint Investigation Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will investigate the components of paint. The students will research, organize, and prepare a presentation on the four main components of paint: pigments, binders, solvents, and additives. They will also propose a solution to an environmental issue caused by paint components. During the lesson, students will model how paint components interact at the molecular level.

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

  Lab: What Does Ironman Eat for Breakfast? Mark as Favorite (2 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.