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  Density, Interdisciplinary, Elements | High School

  Activity: Applying Density to Earth Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will analyze data related to elevation and rock composition, in order to better understand the impact that density has on earth chemistry.

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  Radiation, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Heat, Temperature, Experimental design, Graphing, Interdisciplinary | Middle School, High School

  Lesson Plan: The Ozone Layer Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will develop an explanation for the consequences of ozone depletion on Earth by planning and carrying out an investigation. Students will use analysis and interpretation of data to develop a model to explain the cause and effect of Ozone depletion on the planet Earth.

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  Interdisciplinary, Elements, Molecular Structure, Molecular Formula | High School

  Activity: Discovering Minerals as Naturally Occurring Compounds Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will learn about the basics of earth chemistry. Students will investigate and analyze the composition of various minerals, while drawing connections to their chemistry content knowledge. Additionally, students will examine the chemical make-up of the earth’s crust and interpret associated data.

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  Photosynthesis, Interdisciplinary | Elementary School, Middle School

  Lesson Plan: Investigating Photosynthesis Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will build knowledge through reading an assigned passage, as well as analyze evidence produced from a teacher led demonstration to better understand the process of photosynthesis.

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  Review, Interdisciplinary, History | Middle School, High School

  Project: Create a Chemistry App Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

  In this project, students will use Google accounts to create chemistry-themed apps, with no programming required. They will create a Google Drive spreadsheet containing scientific information, and link it to a free account on Glideapps.com. They will personalize the app on the Glideapps website. The resulting app will be available to view on devices that have the correct link.

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  Polymers, Interdisciplinary, Culminating Project | Middle School, High School

  Lesson Plan: Cleaning-up the Plastic Island Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will develop an understanding of the chemistry of plastics and apply their knowledge in order to engineer a cost effective and environmentally friendly method to clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

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  Introduction, Interdisciplinary, History, Heat, Renewable Energy, Polymers, Molecular Structure | Middle School, High School

  Activity: The Frontiers of Chemistry: Video Questions Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will answer questions while watching a video about several exciting scientific developments, including solar cells, 3D printing and micro machines. This video will help students understand that fundamental chemistry concepts are essential to the advancement of science and technology.

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  Indicators, Interdisciplinary | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Exhaling Acid Mark as Favorite (14 Favorites)

  In this lab students will observe how increased carbon dioxide levels lead to a build-up of acidic conditions.

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  Physical Properties, Observations, Interdisciplinary | Elementary School

  Lab: Soil Permeability Mark as Favorite (0 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.

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  Observations, Interdisciplinary | Elementary School

  Lab: The pH of Soil Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this lab, students will determine and compare the pH of different types of soil from their school, homes, or neighborhoods. Students will then decide what types of plants can grow in acidic or alkaline soils.

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  Conservation of Matter, Matter, Interdisciplinary, Renewable Energy | Elementary School

  Lab: Reuse, Reduce and Recycle! Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lab students will explore ways to conserve natural resources. They will then have the opportunity to create their own recycled paper that can be used in the classroom.

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  Physical Properties, Mixture, Matter, Physical Change, Interdisciplinary, Separating Mixtures | Elementary School

  Activity: Creating Finger-Paint from Rocks Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this activity, the students will explore the physical properties of different rocks. Students will have the opportunity to physically change the rocks, and make them part of a mixture in order to create finger paint.

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  Physical Properties, Density, Separating Mixtures, Matter, Culminating Project, Interdisciplinary, Phase Changes | Elementary School, Middle School

  Activity: The Castaway! Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

  In this activity, students use their knowledge of the properties of matter to create and/or design items needed for survival on a deserted island.

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  Physical Properties, Density, Chemical Properties, Matter, Interdisciplinary | Middle School, Elementary School

  Activity: Astronaut on a Mission Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this activity students will take on the role as a NASA employee on a mission to discover what resources humans need in order to survive on a planet outside of our solar system. Students will come up with a plan including a list of materials and resources needed to sustain life on another planet. They will need to compare each planet and determine which is most ready to support life.

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  Concentration, Mixtures, Interdisciplinary, Scientific Method, Measurements | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Effect of Salt Concentration on Plants Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will observe how salt concentration can affect the structure of a potato tuber.

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  Molecular Structure , Molecular Structure, Molecular Formula, Naming Compounds, Chemical Bond, Interdisciplinary, Introduction | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Modeling Carbohydrates Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will identify that organic compounds contain carbon and other elements such as hydrogen and oxygen. They will investigate the structure of different organic and inorganic compounds and model several molecules, including a carbohydrate molecule. They will use their models to help understand how larger molecules are broken down into smaller molecules.

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  Atomic Spectra, Emission Spectrum, Emission Spectrum, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Interdisciplinary, Identifying an Unknown | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Spectral Detective Mark as Favorite (14 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will use a spectroscope to view the atomic spectra of various unknown elements. Using their collected data in combination with known atomic spectra, they will identify the chemical elements.

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  Interdisciplinary | High School

  Activity: Forensic Chemistry Crossword Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this activity, students are challenged to solve forensic chemistry themed clues in order to complete a crossword puzzle.

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  Introduction, Interdisciplinary, Scientific Method | High School

  Activity: Write the Methods Section Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will learn how to write and think like a scientist when they complete their lab write ups.

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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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  Molecular Structure, Interdisciplinary, Scientific Method | Middle School

  Lesson Plan: The Effect of Different Foods on Mealworms Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will look at the chemistry of the molecules of carbohydrates, fats, and lipids, and they will use this information to determine a diet for their mealworm and will collect information about the mealworm to test a hypothesis.

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  Photosynthesis, Conservation of Mass, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Reversible Reactions, Molecular Formula, Interdisciplinary, Chemical Change, Conservation of Mass | Middle School

  Lesson Plan: The Building Blocks of Photosynthesis Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will use colored blocks to represent the elements in photosynthesis and illustrate how they are broken down and reassembled to create glucose.

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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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  Temperature, History, Interdisciplinary, Chemical Change, Temperature, Heat | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Greenhouse Gas Simulation Mark as Favorite (14 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will create two simulations of the Earth’s atmosphere. They will compare a control model with a one that has an increased presence of carbon dioxide gas in order to analyze how this effects temperature. They will also complete research in order to learn more about the makeup of the Earth’s atmosphere.

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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.