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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 Bonding Multiple Choice and Activity
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AP Chemistry Bonding Multiple Choice and Activity

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The two units my students dislike most are atomic structure and bonding, which we teach first in my state. Do you struggle to make these two units more relevant and engaging to students? Here is your answer! This product can be used for sub plans. The answer key is written in red to make it easier for you Print and Go! The first section is a Multiple Choice Questions. They will prepare your students for the AP Exams. Written in word you can change them to suit your needs The second section using Manipulatives for for practicing this concept. I have created a lesson using Fruit loops and pretzels to learn In addition I have included 4 mini lessons to help motivate your students
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.
AP Chemistry Naming Chemical Formula Multiple Choice & Game
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AP Chemistry Naming Chemical Formula Multiple Choice & Game

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Are you teaching how to name and write the formulas for compounds? You’ve got to check this out! Looking for a no-prep activity to help your students understand the naming rules of compounds? This is your answer. Can be used for emergency sub plans Objective Students will understand a chemical formula identifies each constituent element by its chemical symbol and indicates the proportionate number of atoms of each element. The first section is multiple choice questions to prepare your students for AP Exams The second sections contains a classroom tested game which will make learning this difficult material fun It is my belief that they really need to understand this unit before we go onto balancing equations from word formulas and predicting products in the next unit
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
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 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 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 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.
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