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  Chemical Change, Physical Change, Observations, Molecular Structure, Lewis Structures, Polarity, Chemical Change | High School

  Lab: DIY Triiodide Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this lab, students will investigate how iodine interacts with various substances. They will use color changes to justify whether a chemical or physical change is taking place. This activity is referenced in the October 2019 ChemMatters article called “Cash, Chemistry, and Counterfeiting.”

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  VSEPR Theory, Molecular Geometry, Lewis Structures, Covalent Bonding | High School

  Activity: VSEPR with Balloons Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will explore Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory using balloon models. Since balloons tend to take up as much space as they can when tied together, they can look like models of central atoms in VSEPR theory, making a great metaphor for the model. This activity is an extension of the activity, Shapes of Molecules found on the AACT website.

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  Covalent Bonding, Lewis Structures, VSEPR Theory, Electronegativity, Polarity | High School

  Activity: Properties of Common Molecular Substances Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will apply their knowledge of molecular polarity, shape, and intermolecular forces to explain the differences in properties between different covalent substances.

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  Covalent Bonding, Polarity, Electronegativity, Lewis Structures, VSEPR Theory | High School

  Activity: Modeling Molecular Polarity Mark as Favorite (14 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use electronegativity values and their knowledge of covalent bonding to model the bonds in a molecule. Using this information they will learn how to determine the overall polarity of a molecule.

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  Intermolecular Forces, Polarity, Lewis Structures, Covalent Bonding | High School

  Lab: Exploring Intermolecular Forces and Properties of Liquids Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will compare and assess the effects of polarity and intermolecular forces of different liquid samples.

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  VSEPR Theory, Molecular Geometry, Molecular Structure, Lewis Structures, Covalent Bonding | High School

  Activity: Discovering Molecular Shapes Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use tactile methods (manipulation of connected strings) and a computer simulation to discover how electron-electron repulsion determines the 3D VSEPR geometric shapes of simple covalent molecules. It will allow them to practice drawing Lewis structures as well as deepen their understanding of the connection between a molecule’s structure and its shape.

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  Naming Compounds, Molecular Formula, Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Percent Composition, Lewis Structures | High School

  Lesson Plan: Chemical Names and Formulas Unit Plan Mark as Favorite (19 Favorites)

  The AACT high school classroom resource library has everything you need to put together a unit plan for your classroom: lessons, activities, labs, projects, videos, simulations, and animations. We constructed a unit plan using AACT resources that is designed to teach Chemical Names and Formulas to your students.

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  Covalent Bonding, Lewis Structures, VSEPR Theory, Electronegativity, Polarity, Atomic Radius, Valence Electrons | High School

  Project: Molecular Modeling Mark as Favorite (35 Favorites)

  In this project, students will research a molecule selected from the teacher approved list, construct a three-dimensional model of the molecule, and present their research to the class in a 7-10 minute oral presentation.

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  Catalysts, Order of Reaction , Activation Energy, Lewis Structures, Resonance, Molecular Geometry, Activation Energy, Energy Diagrams | High School

  Lesson Plan: The Downside to Catalysts - An Exploration of CFC's on the Ozone Layer Mark as Favorite (18 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will make observations of a colorful homogenous catalyst and intermediate in a reaction demonstration that will spark their interests. They will then work in teams to analyze graphs and data sets in order to make a real-world connection to AP topics in kinetics such as catalysts, intermediates and reaction mechanisms by exploring how CFCs work to break down the ozone layer. Students will also investigate and discuss this environmental issue.

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  Covalent Bonding, Naming Compounds, Molecular Formula, Lewis Structures | High School

  Activity: Molecular Compound Dice Mark as Favorite (30 Favorites)

  In this activity students will use dice and element cards to name molecular compounds and draw their Lewis dot structures.

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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.