Ninth graders explore the molecular structure of matter and how it can affect the physical characteristics of a specific material. They demonstrate that isotopes of an element have different masses. Students demonstrate that the rates of...

A short paragraph helps explain how covalent bonds are formed, and then your class will complete the Electron/Dot and Structural diagrams for the molecules given.  The valence diagrams will reinforce understanding. This activity...

In this chemical equations worksheet, students balance the equations and then determine the number of moles of product or reactant. This worksheet has 7 problems to solve.

Opening with a chart of common polyatomic ions, and finishing with an explanation of how  to name polyatomic ions, this presentation is to the point. The links on the vocabulary page do not work, leaving you only a few slides to...

In this intermolecular forces worksheet, learners read about the two types of forces: dispersion forces and dipole-dipole forces. Students then complete 2 problems based on what they read.

Fifth graders study the properties of metals and use them to identify different properties.  In this metal properties lesson students complete a demonstration .

Binary compounds are explained with the periodic table, atomic charges, and examples. Viewers are taught to name binary compounds and then are presented with a chart of cations and ions. Finally, they see a few photos of forms of silicon...

In this review for chemistry worksheet, students decide if given statements are true or false. Students relate information learned about introductory knowledge gained in chemistry to accurately answer the given questions.

In this science worksheet, students choose the multiple choice answer that best defines each of 15 science related vocabulary words.

Learners verbalize a simple particle theory, They apply their particle theory to explain what happens during chemical reactions and how this theory supports the law of conservation of matter. Pupils comprehend that the atomic theory,...

In this location of electrons worksheet, students read about the quantum mechanical model of the atom and the location of electrons. They complete a table given eleven elements with the sublevel notation, the Bohr notation and the...

In this balancing chemical equations learning exercise, students learn how to use coefficients to balance chemical equations. They practice balancing 7 equations and are given one challenge equation to balance.

Eighth graders investigate the different elements of the Periodic Table. In this chemistry instructional activity, 8th graders pick an element to research, then present to the class using a powerpoint presentation or a poster.

Students complete a Webquest which investigates the chemistry in items such as shampoo. They research the Internet, perform a lab experiment, and write a scientific lab report with their findings. Upon completion of the activities, the...

In this nuclear decay worksheet, students read about alpha and beta decay and the isotopes formed by the reactions. Students solve nine problems including writing the equations for the decay of radioactive isotopes, identifying the...

Students explore the components of matter. They discover what matter is, the states of matter, and how heat and cold cause it to change states in an online format. In addition, they complete internet-based lessons, activities, and quizzes.

Explanations of shell structure in an atom and the decisions that affect periodic table organization are discussed here. Students view well organized charts to list and compare elements that are placed in different sections of the...

Students review atomic structure and then participate in a activity in which they categorize several "elements" into some form of order based on their properties. They discuss the trends they see. They also practice several electron...

Students differentiate physical and chemical change. In this chemistry lesson plan, students list examples of those changes. They apply what they learned in a Jeopardy style team game.

Students figure the number of half-lives since the sample solidified, and therefore the "age" of the sample rocks.

Students read and discuss an article about carbon dating, then participate in a hands-on lab to discover how carbon dating works. Students also write a letter to a friend explaining the process, and how archeologists use the process to...

For this periodic table and elements worksheet, students review valence electrons, octet rule, oxidation number, and the difference between metals and non-metals on the periodic table. This worksheet has 5 matching, 20 fill in the blank,...

Learners investigate relative mass using 8 different items. In this relative masses lesson plan, students discuss as a class John Dalton's atomic theory. They take the masses of the 8 items and record their data. They discuss relative...

Students practice with writing and balancing simple chemcial equations. they comprehend that chemical equations are a method of using a set of univeral symbols to represent what happens experimentally in chemical reactions. Pupils...