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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 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
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
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 Chemical, Physical Change Reading & Labs Middle School Science
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Chemistry Chemical, Physical Change Reading & Labs Middle School Science

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https://youtube.com/shorts/kApX7dhe1nQ?si=ydSD_dSxAc5WbEocKeep your middle school students engaged with this engaging lesson. It includes an easy to read summary, 3 labs and questions to teach students about this important chemistry lesson. The answer key has the correct responses in red to make it easier for the teacher. A must to have lesson for every teacher of basic chemistry. Print and Go Written in word so you can make changes to suit your individual classes