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  Ionic Bonding, Lewis Structures, Naming Compounds | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Ionic Bonding Puzzle Mark as Favorite (41 Favorites)

  In this activity, students match puzzle pieces to create neutral ionic compounds. Once they have made a neutral ionic compound they can use electron dot diagrams to show the formation of the compounds. Finally they will name the ionic compounds.

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  Physical Properties, Molecular Structure, Polarity | High School

  Activity: What Makes Water So Special? Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will become familiar with the special properties of water by completing several activities that investigate the following physical properties: cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, and capillary action.

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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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  Periodic Table, Orbitals , Electrons, Electron Configuration, Atomic Radius, Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding | High School

  Activity: Planet P-10 Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will create a periodic table using orbital rules from a planet called P-10 and identify periodic trends and bonding rules.

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  Molecular Formula, History | High School

  Activity: Molecule of the Week Mark as Favorite (18 Favorites)

  In this activity, students research and present a molecule they find relevant to real life, either in the past or present. They must submit notes to the teacher the day before they present their findings in five to 10 minutes to their chemistry class.

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  Solubility, Solute & Solvent, Mixtures, Intermolecular Forces, Intermolecular Forces, Polarity, Molecular Geometry | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Animation: Solubility Animation Mark as Favorite (24 Favorites)

  In an animation, students will have an opportunity to visualize on the particulate level how solubility works. Examples of ionic compounds and a polar covalent compound show how when water is attracted to charged parts, they dissolve, and when they're not attracted to charged parts they stay solid. **This video has no audio**

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  Molecular Structure, Molecular Geometry, History, Periodic Table, Molecular Structure | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Video: Phosphorous Video Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this video, Sam Kean tells the story of how phosphorus was at the center of the race to discover the structure of DNA.

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  Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Polarity, Molecular Formula | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Animation: Bonding Animation Mark as Favorite (36 Favorites)

  "In this animation, students will visualize how different chemical bonds form. Examples of ionic, covalent, and polar covalent bonds are animated, and then students are given a sample of compounds to predict the bonding types. **This video has no audio**"

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  Molecular Formula | High School

  Lab: Lego Modeling of Compounds Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)

  In this lab, students build Lego models of ionic and covalent compounds.

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  Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Metallic Bonding, Electronegativity | High School

  Activity: James Bonded Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this activity, students create a video of collisions that represent chemical reactions.

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  Molecular Formula | High School, Middle School

  Lesson Plan: Valentine's Day Chemistry Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students learn about the chemistry of love. They see chemical structures of compounds involved in the biological process of love and learn about some of the chemical changes associated with love.

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  Polymers, Polymers, Chemical Change, Chemical Bond | Middle School, High School

  Demonstration: Turn Milk into Plastic Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe the process of making a polymer, casein plastic, from the casein protein found in milk.

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  Naming Compounds, Observations | High School

  Activity: Ionic Compound Identification Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will practice naming and writing formulas of ionic compounds by looking at examples.

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  Molecular Formula, Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding | High School, Middle School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Ionic and Covalent Bonding Mark as Favorite (53 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students investigate both ionic and covalent bonding. Students will have the opportunity to interact with many possible combinations of atoms and will be tasked with determining the type of bond and the number of atom needed to form each. The simulation visually differentiates between the transferring of electrons when forming an ionic compound and the sharing of electrons when forming a covalent compound so that students can have a complete understanding of each. Finally, students will become familiar with the molecular formula, as well as the naming system for each type of bond and geometric shape, when applicable.

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  Polymers, Intermolecular Forces, Molecular Structure | High School

  Lesson Plan: The Right Polymer for the Job Mark as Favorite (9 Favorites)

  In this lesson students are introduced to polymeric materials by exploring polymers (mostly plastics) used in automobiles. Students will learn about the features that all polymeric materials have in common and the features that distinguish one polymer from another on the molecular level. Students will learn how the molecular differences translate into property differences. The selection of a polymer with the right properties for any particular application is of critical importance in an automobile.

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  Intermolecular Forces | High School

  Lesson Plan: Intermolecular Forces Review Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)

  In this lesson plan, students will review concepts of intermolecular forces.

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  Intermolecular Forces, Physical Change, Intermolecular Forces, Polarity | High School

  Activity: Intermolecular Forces Activity Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will represent molecules and energy to investigate the different types of intermolecular forces.

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  Molecular Motion, Molecular Motion | High School

  Activity: The Molecule Dance Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will explain bond and molecular movements by mimicking molecular motion with their own movements.

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  Intermolecular Forces, Intermolecular Forces, Physical Change | High School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Intermolecular Forces Mark as Favorite (48 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use a simulation to investigate different types of intermolecular forces (London dispersion and dipole-dipole). In the analysis that follows the activity, they will relate IMFs (including hydrogen bonding) to physical properties (boiling point and solubility).

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  Intermolecular Forces | High School, Middle School

  Simulation: Exploring Intermolecular Forces with Odyssey Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this simulation, students will learn about the different intermolecular forces. They will use the simulation to see how molecules in various species interact with one another.

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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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  Isomers, Intermolecular Forces, Molecular Geometry | High School

  Lesson Plan: Structural Isomers Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use models to explore structural isomers, and create explanations for the impact of structure on intermolecular forces (London dispersion) and physical properties (boiling point).

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  Molecular Formula, Atomic Theory | High School

  Activity: Herbal Remedies Mark as Favorite (24 Favorites)

  In this activity, students learn how the modern atomic theory evolved. They further their understanding of empirical and molecular formulas through research and a presentation of an herbal remedy.

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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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  Solubility, Intermolecular Forces | High School

  Lab: Solubility & Compound Type Mark as Favorite (9 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students determine whether unknown substances are polar, nonpolar, or ionic by testing their solubilities.