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  Review, Density | High School, Middle School

  Activity: Round Robin Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)

  In this activity, students solve problems on a series of sheets shared in a group.The activity can be extended beyond the topics of temperature and density. This lesson accompanies an article in Chemistry Solutions.

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  Kinetic Molecular Theory, Ideal Gas, Gas Laws, Volume, Temperature, Graphing, Accuracy, Error analysis | High School

  Lab: Finding Absolute Zero Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will experimentally determine the value for absolute zero in degrees Celsius.

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  Introduction, Interdisciplinary | High School

  Activity: Experimental Design using Science and Engineering Practices Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will read a short story about an experiment that was conducted about an everyday question. Then the student will decide if and how the experimenter followed the scientific method. Then they will consider their own everyday questions and propose a way to answer them experimentally.

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  Heat of Combustion, Combustion, Heat, Temperature, Calorimetry, Specific Heat, Enthalpy, Bond Energy, Scientific Method, Experimental design, Graphing, Accuracy, Error analysis | High School

  Activity: Evaluating Fuels Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this activity, students measure the heats of combustion of four fuels and compare them as potential replacements for gasoline.

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  Density, Density | High School, Middle School

  Demonstration: Qualitative Look at Gas Density Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this demo, students witness three types of gases and observe their relative densities to air.

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  Periodic Table, History | High School, Middle School

  Activity: Ptable.com Investigations Mark as Favorite (39 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use the online periodic table found at www.ptable.com to investigate a number of chemistry concepts. Students will use this online resource to explore information about the elements, including historical data, physical properties, periodic trends and more.

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  Introduction | High School

  Activity: Procedure Pictures Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this activity students are put into groups of 2 – 3 and are then charged with developing a procedure to investigate a provided “fact or fiction” statement. The twist to this task is that they are not allowed to use words; their entire procedure must be represented in pictures. This idea is based on the recent “Can You Picture That?” article by Julie Damico in the February 2014 edition of The Science Teacher magazine.

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  Introduction, Observations, Interdisciplinary, Scientific Method | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Engineering Project Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this activity, students work together in a small team in order to solve a problem and achieve a common goal. Students will need to work collaboratively in order to be successful. They will be required to communicate their ideas both verbally and in written form, assign duties, design and carry out a procedure in this activity. They will also be challenged with problem solving when/if their original plan fails.

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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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  Gas Laws, Matter, Density, Density, Temperature, Pressure, Volume, Graphing, Observations, Measurements | High School

  Lab: Pressure Bottle Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this lab, students determine the relationship between volume and pressure of a gas and its temperature and address the common misconception that air does not have mass or density.

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  Chemical Change, Density, Classification of Reactions | High School

  Demonstration: Preparation of Hydrogen Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this demo, students witness a single displacement reaction between zinc and sulfuric acid that produces hydrogen gas. The gas is collected via water displacement and ignited.

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  Exothermic & Endothermic, Physical Change, Temperature, Freezing Point, Boiling Point | High School, Middle School

  Demonstration: Energy Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe the exothermic and endothermic properties of state changes of substances with different freezing and boiling points.

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  Precipitate, Reactions & Stoichiometry, Solubility Rules, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Chemical Change | High School, Middle School

  Lab: Predicting Precipitates Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  In this lab, students use solubility rules to predict which chemical reactions will produce precipitates.

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

  Activity: Element Skit Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will become familiar with the periodic table by creating a skit to explain an element’s symbol, atomic number, and atomic mass.

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  Elements, Periodic Table, Interdisciplinary, History, Atoms, Model of the Atom | Middle School, High School

  Project: Element Baby Book Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will “adopt” an element and create a baby book about their “new baby” while they research and learn about the element.

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  Sublimation, Density, Observations | High School, Middle School

  Lab: Dry Ice (High School) Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)

  In this lab, students perform several small experiments using dry ice and record their observations.

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  Physical Change, Distillation, Separating Mixtures, Mixtures, Conservation of Matter, Boiling Point, Phase Changes | High School

  Lab: Distillation of Common Soft Drinks Mark as Favorite (17 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will see the distillation procedure using a common soft drink and a simple equipment setup.

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  Separating Mixtures, Observations, Physical Change | High School

  Lab: Distillation Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

  In this lab, students complete a simple distillation lab separating water from cinnamon and food coloring.

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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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  Atomic Radius, Electron Affinity, Ionization Energy, Periodic Table | High School

  Activity: Periodic Trends Investigation Mark as Favorite (28 Favorites)

  In this activity, students investigate trends in atomic radius, electron affinity, and ionization energy using an online interactive periodic table.

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  Electron Affinity, Atomic Radius, Ionic Radius, Periodic Table | High School

  Activity: Periodic Trends II: Electron Affinity, Atomic Radius, & Ionic Radius Mark as Favorite (26 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students will focus their investigation on the electron affinity of an atom. Through the use of this simulation students will have the opportunity to examine the formation of an anion as well as compare the atomic radius of a neutral atom to the ionic radius of its anion.

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  Density, Molecular Motion | High School, Middle School

  Lab: Density Lab Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)

  In this lab, students determine the density of several liquids and solids. They then identify an unknown metal by determining its density. They then calculate the percent error within the class for a specific sample.

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  Atomic Radius, Ionic Radius, Ionization Energy, Valence Electrons, Periodic Table | High School

  Activity: Periodic Trends I: Ionization Energy, Atomic Radius & Ionic Radius Mark as Favorite (46 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students will investigate several periodic trends, including atomic radius, ionization energy and ionic radius. Through the use of this simulation students will have the opportunity to examine atomic data as well as visually compare and interact with select elements from the periodic table.

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  Lab Safety, Culminating Project | High School, Middle School

  Activity: Dangerous Goods Specialist Mark as Favorite (20 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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  Periodic Table | High School, Middle School

  Lab: Periodic Table Trends Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will investigate trends of the periodic table.