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I have developed lessons designed primarily for middle and high school students in science. These labs have been classroom tested for many years. Awards 2007-2005 Professional Learning Grant from the Waltham Chamber of Commerce 2001, and my name is on Mars 2001 Mars Rover for my contributions to NASA educational system.

I have developed lessons designed primarily for middle and high school students in science. These labs have been classroom tested for many years. Awards 2007-2005 Professional Learning Grant from the Waltham Chamber of Commerce 2001, and my name is on Mars 2001 Mars Rover for my contributions to NASA educational system.
AP Chemistry Atomic Structure Multiple Choice
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AP Chemistry Atomic Structure Multiple Choice

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Description This terrific no prep AP Chemistry Worksheet contains a set of carefully selected high-quality multiple-choice questions on Atomic Structure and Electron Configuration. A great online resource to assign to your students for homework, classwork, practice, or review for a quiz, test, or exam. Can be used as emergency sub plans. Just print and go! Written in word so you can easily tailor for your classwork This lesson is aligned with the New AP Chemistry Course Framework. This worksheet has 19 multiple choice questions Topics Atomic Theories and Structure of an Atom (19 questions) Atomic Theories Subatomic particles Isotopes Atomic structure & electron configuration These questions are of a similar style to the College Board’s AP chemistry questions, but are not the same questions in AP Classroom. These are great to get your students practicing the content with high level questions that make them apply the knowledge. These are great for getting your students prepared for the AP exam.
Energy Labs-Build a Lemon and Penny Battery Earth Day Middle School Science
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Energy Labs-Build a Lemon and Penny Battery Earth Day Middle School Science

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What is better the one lab about electricity- two labs! Did you know that the citric acid found in lemons can interact with metals to generate electricity? This lesson explores the similarities between batteries and common household items Great resource for Earth Day to teach about making electric Students will discover the importance of electrolytes and how they contribute to the generation of electrical currents in batteries. At the completion of this product students will be able to identify that energy can be produced by chemical sources. Lab 1 Lemon Battery The citric acid in lemons can react with metals, creating electricity? This lab explores into the commonalities between batteries and lemons. By performing this lab, students will learn about electrolytes and the vital role they play in the creation of electrical currents from batteries. Lab 2 Penny Flashlight Instruct students on the fundamental principles of electrical cells. They will have the opportunity to create their own functional batteries and use them to power a light-emitting diode (LED). The materials for this activity are provided.
Chemistry Halloween 4 Fun Activities High School Science
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Chemistry Halloween 4 Fun Activities High School Science

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https://youtube.com/shorts/WhqyW1hdS5s?si=OuhZBJbxtgorPreA Are you looking for fun labs to teach **Chemistry **and still celebrate Halloween. Here is your solution. This great and spook resource contains the following Lab 1 Spooky Handprints-Great way to teach pH while your students are having fun Lab 2 This is my favorite activity for the year. Have a mock witch hunt to teach your students to respect and have empathy for each other Lab 3 Ghost Hunters -Students will become Ghost Busters in this activity. Lab 4 Gelatin Heart-Review the state of gelatin with a reading and then explore the structure of a heart. Answer key written in red to make it easier for you Print and Go
Chemistry Physical or Chemical change Guided Reading, Demos, Lab Station
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Chemistry Physical or Chemical change Guided Reading, Demos, Lab Station

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https://youtube.com/shorts/heLupPXBrI0?si=-t-cRl0xCqRP9Es4 Are you looking for a fun way to teach your high school students chemical/p This is created for AP Chemistry. It can also be used in an Advanced level Chemistry course, such as Honors . The most engaging activity for the year is making Ivory Soap Art. The students really enjoy it and most go home to show their parents NGSS MS-PS1-4. Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion This product will make learning the difference between physical and chemical change fun Learn the difference between reversible and irreversible changes along with physical and chemical reactions with these low prep lessons, activities, and assessments. Everything you need is included, and it will only take you moments to prep. This engaging resource includes: The first section is a guided reading Ivory Soap Art Frozen Egg Open ended questions Lab Station Activity
AP Chemistry Carbon, Ester Lab 12 multiple choice lab
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AP Chemistry Carbon, Ester Lab 12 multiple choice lab

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Are you looking for a lesson to introduce your AP Chemistry students to the wonderful world of organic chemistry. Here it is! Can be used as sub plans. Print and go! Feel free to make any changes to suit your individual classes This product contains 2 sections Section 1 12 Multiple choice questions with answer key Section 2 Ester Lab Objective Ensure that students understand the formation of esters from the reaction of carboxylic acids and alcohols.
AP Chemistry Reactivity Series of Metals Multiple Choice St. Valentine Activity
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AP Chemistry Reactivity Series of Metals Multiple Choice St. Valentine Activity

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Reactivity series of metals Objective Students will be able to identify and understand the reactivity series, Your students will LOVE the reactivity series of metals lesson Here is the ultimate lesson to teach this important concept. You can use this section as emergency sub plans! The first section is multiple choice to get your students ready for the AP exam Complete answer guide is given written in red to make it easier The second section gives you details on how to have a speed dating activity in your class. Quick set up and the students will love to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day in this fun activity to learn about ions. Just print and go You can make any changes you wish
AP Chemistry Oxidation Exothermic Lollipop Lab, 3 Mini Labs
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AP Chemistry Oxidation Exothermic Lollipop Lab, 3 Mini Labs

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Looking for engaging activities to teach REDOX Oxidation and demonstrate how this chemical reaction gives off heat. Here it is. So complete that you can use it as no stress sub plans This product is perfect to motivate your AP Chemistry Students! Print and Go Low Prep You can combine this lesson with the English department by using the poem by Robert Frost. Product contains 3 Labs Worksheet Poem by Robert Frost This lesson will work well with your English Department. MATERIALS Lab #1 Warm moist place Fresh-cut hay, fallen leaves, or grass Thermometers Lab #2 Steel wool (not the soapy kind) Jar Water Vinegar Bleach Thermometer Lab #3 Apple Lemon Juice Knife Lab #4 The Lollipop Lab Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) crystals Spherical lollipop containing glucose (or other reducing sugar, e.g. fructose) 3–4 sodium hydroxide (NaOH) pellets (approximately 0.5 g) 200 ml distilled water 250 ml conical flask or beaker (glass or plastic) Spoon and spatula Miniature electric whisk Adhesive tape Also included are key terms translated into Spanish to help ESL students Total Pages 17 pages Answer Key Included Teaching Duration 1 hour Tags Worksheets Assessment Laboratory
AP Chemistry Chemical Rate of Reaction Multiple Choice and Film Canister Lab
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AP Chemistry Chemical Rate of Reaction Multiple Choice and Film Canister Lab

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AP Chemistry Worksheet and Film Canister lab This product is ideal for a stress-free substitute plan. The first section contains thoughtfully chosen high-quality multiple-choice questions on Reaction Rate and Order, Rate Law Expression, and Factors Affecting Rates. In the second section, there’s an engaging lab activity to calculate the rate of reaction using film canisters. Are you in need of a quick lab experiment for your students to measure reaction rates? I have prepared one that can be completed in less than 55 minutes! This product includes a student lab sheet with detailed procedures. These resources are provided in WORD format, allowing for full customization
AP Chemistry Activation Energy Worksheet Sub Plans
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AP Chemistry Activation Energy Worksheet Sub Plans

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Description Chemical Reactions - Reaction Rates and Equilibrium Ideal for Emergency Sub Plan! The perfect product to have on file to teach this important concept to AP Chemistry students and prepare them for national tests It is written in word so feel free to make any changes to suit your individual classes. The lesson can be used as a sub plan, review, retest, and chapter test. I promise you will reuse it for years. Terms students will learn Enthalpy Hydrolysis Reaction rate Entropy Exothermic Hess’s Law
AP Chemistry Equilibrium 2 Worksheets,& Demo Sub Plans
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AP Chemistry Equilibrium 2 Worksheets,& Demo Sub Plans

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Description This is the product you have been looking for to teach Equilibrium K. This resource is written in word, so you can make changes for your students Complete instructions for a Fun Halloween demo Can be used as no stress sub plans-just print and go Prepare your students for National Exams After this lesson, students will be able to: define chemical equilibrium. explain equilibrium constant. write an equilibrium constant equation. Product contains Multiple choice (13) Equilibrium Constant - Worksheet 1 Demo Complete Answer Key
AP Chemistry Double Replacement Multiple Choice & Labs
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AP Chemistry Double Replacement Multiple Choice & Labs

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Double Replacement Solubility Rules, Precipitate, Multiple Choice Test Are you searching for a product to teach all the basics of chemical reactions to This lesson to AP Chemistry or Honors Introductory Chemistry. Here it is, just print and go. The product can be used even as emergency sub plans Objectives To deduce the experimental results, which combinations of ions form precipitates To write a balanced formula equation for each reaction To write a complete and a net ionic equation for each reaction Included are several labs because not all teachers have access to all the chemicals they need to teach this lesson. Section 1 Multiple choice questions to get your students ready for AP Exam *Sub Plans Section 2 Double Replacement Lab Section 3 Mini Labs 3 quick experiments Section 4 Copper & Silver Nitrate Lab Section 5 Magnesium and Oxygen Section 6 Chemical Reaction Project *Sub Plans
AP Chemistry Stoichiometry Word Problems and Lab Making Cookies
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AP Chemistry Stoichiometry Word Problems and Lab Making Cookies

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Description Really fun lab to teach Stoichiometry are hard to come by. In this product, your chemistry students will learn how to calculate the number of molar mass in cookies. They will use the limiting factor to determine their answer. Students will use the recipe to convert moles to grams for each ingredient in the cookie recipe This lesson contains Molecular Formula Table Recipes are written in moles to convert to grams Lab Data sheet Detailed procedure instuctions Conclusion questions Word problems
Geology Volcano Fun Web Quest Middle School Science Plate Tectonics
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Geology Volcano Fun Web Quest Middle School Science Plate Tectonics

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STEM Geology Volcanoes Web Quest Winner of Tom Synder Productions Scholastic as Monthly WebQuest. Excellent as a Sub Plan or in the classroom!!! Product includes Award winning lesson plan Teacher Page 2 Guided readings Graphic Organizer Additional ideas to teach Objectives Explain why volcanoes usually form near plate boundaries Classify types of volcanoes Describe the relationship between hot spots in the crust and volcanic island changes This is a fun lesson for students to learn the dynamic nature of our earth. They will be amazed to discover how many active volcanoes are present in the world today This challenge will help students to discover the relationship between volcanic eruptions and tectonic plate boundaries. Each student will research their own volcano and prepare a report and PowerPoint presentation. Your students will discover that volcanic activity occurs as a result of the building up of enormous pressure at plate boundaries.
Science Lab Contract Acitivites Unit Back to School
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Science Lab Contract Acitivites Unit Back to School

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https://youtu.be/oL6HgawXb-w?si=Jl2vcpJY3BfsaQ3T Are you looking for a fun way to start the school year right with safety rules. Look no further This product will motivate your students to remember the important concepts to have a safe but learning environment in your classroom. Included Teacher Notes Virtual Crossword Puzzle A Lesson to have students write their own rules Contact Sponge Bob Group Activity Research has proven that students will remember material if they are activity engaged in the production of it themselves. This is a general safety activity in which teacher s can use in all lab classes. Decorate your classroom with your students’ rules which they created themselves The product is written in word so you can change it for your individual classroom.
Famous Women Scientists A-Z PowerPoint Classroom Decor
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Famous Women Scientists A-Z PowerPoint Classroom Decor

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**Objective ** Celebrate Women’s History Month with this presentation highlighting some of the greatest minds in math and science. Students will learn about female biologists, botanists, chemists, and more who have made an impact on the world of STEM. Great Resource to decorate your room This presentation includes a Gallery Walk activity on the first slide and provides ample options for extension, including: • Create a Facebook profile for one of the women featured in the slideshow. This is great for a science project. Students get assigned a famous scientist. Then they will fill out the Facebook profile as that scientist to include specific criteria instructed by the teacher. • Compare and contrast the characteristics of two of the profiled women using a Venn diagram. Students will list the common factors between the two scientists Some The famous female scientists referenced in this activity are listed below • Sylvia Earle • Vera Rubin • Jin Teng • Alice Hamilton Here is a great product to celebrate Women’s history month with this PowerPoint highlighting some of the brightest minds in science. Print out the slide for beautiful classroom bulletin boards Objective Students will learn about female biologist, botanist, chemists who made on impact on our world. This resource is downloadable in easy-to-use format PowerPoint, This is a wonderful resource
Biology DNA Unit, Pool Statue, AP Practice Test, Reading and Graphic Organizers
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Biology DNA Unit, Pool Statue, AP Practice Test, Reading and Graphic Organizers

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Within this unit, students delve into the intricate structure of the DNA molecule, gaining insights into the interconnections among chromosomes, genes, base pairs, sugars, and phosphates that constitute DNA. The product contains Comprehensive guidelines for constructing a DNA model Key vocabulary terms Two graphic organizers AP practice test accompanied by an answer key Upon completing this lab, high school students will retain a lasting understanding of the double helix structure of DNA. This hands-on activity serves as an excellent introduction to genetics. The required materials are readily available at affordable outlets such as dollar stores and local hardware stores. Moreover, it serves as an engaging classroom decoration, sure to impress parents and school administrators alike. Materials Ruler Pool Noodles Wire #9 Wire cutters A long serrated knife, Long zip ties Base- Several Options
AP Biology Photosynthesis 2 Labs, Reading and Multiple Choice
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AP Biology Photosynthesis 2 Labs, Reading and Multiple Choice

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https://youtube.com/shorts/wovQ12q6UQA?si=Us5pu3_q-qLEsq0s Description This product has been meticulously crafted to captivate your students and foster enduring comprehension in readiness for the AP Biology Exam, presenting an opportunity to save valuable preparation time. It serves as a versatile resource suitable for both substitute teacher plans and homeschooling environments. Moreover, the answer key is conveniently available in two formats, enabling you to oversee your class while referencing the correct answers. Each multiple-choice question is accompanied by a detailed explanation for enhanced clarity and understanding. Lab 1 Students are guided along to determine the rate of photosynthesis with all the settings as-is, and then with changing the light distance Lab 2 Students will determine the waste products of Photosynthesis The product includes Vocabulary terms and Crossword puzzle Two hands-on labs Practice Test Reading Total Pages 17 pages Answer Key Included Teaching Duration 4 days
Physics Kinematics Sub Plans, 15 Multiple Choice ,2 Mini labs
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Physics Kinematics Sub Plans, 15 Multiple Choice ,2 Mini labs

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Kinematics High School Physics Curriculum. Ready to help your students learn upper-level science? This Lesson can assist you in teaching essential information on kinematics including length measurement and acceleration Perfect for Substitute plans just print and go This lesson plan focuses primarily on learning through doing example problems. These example questions reflect the exam and have been proven through my own class to have students score well on the AP® Physics C Exam. This product contains Notes to the teacher Two quick fun labs to motivate your students 16 Multiple choice questions Answer key-written in red to make it easier for you. Chart for students with key information Teach kinematics because students can relate it to real life examples. Although the math can be challenging Students find being able to physically appreciate what’s happening helps the students engage with the subject. PS2. Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions HS-PS2-1. Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion is a mathematical model describing change in motion (the acceleration) of objects when acted on by a net force. HS-PS2-2. Use mathematical representations to show that the total momentum of a system of interacting objects is conserved when there is no net force on the system.