Thanksgiving is a difficult time of year with students excited for vacation. Here is a great no-prep activity for secondary science students which will allow them to compete against each other and the clock while reviewing their skills solving problems using dimensional analysis. I love this activity because it keeps my students critically thinking and working together. In this problem set are seven multi-step problems with questions, a student guide sheet with some conversions and a detailed teacher's Key with how to set up the problems and the answers. Although geared towards Thanksgiving, this a great activity to brush up student math skills in Science any time of year!

Electromagnetic Spectrum and Energy Power Point The power point covers the electromagnetic spectrum, light, photons, waves and their characteristics. the relationship between frequency, wavelength, and the speed of light are introduced with the formula for speed of light. Calculating the energy of the electromagnetic waves is also covered with introduction to Planck's constant and the energy formula derived using the constant. How we see light is presented along with slides for each type of electromagnetic ray and how they can affect human health. I also have a slide on cosmic rays since they have the most energy of all electromagnetic rays. Electromagnetic Spectrum Graphic Organizer (with energy and light formulas) The fold-out foldable covers the electromagnetic spectrum, light, photons, waves and their characteristics. The relationship between frequency, wavelength, and the speed of light are introduced with the formula for speed of light. Calculating the energy of the electromagnetic waves is also covered with introduction to Planck's constant and the energy formula derived using the constant. Electromagnetic Spectrum: Eight Types of Waves 1 pg Foldable This one page foldable has eight flaps for a description of radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, gamma and cosmic rays. There are illustrations, instructions and a key included. Visible Light Spectrum: Speed of Light, Planck's Constant, Energy of Light In this worksheet students will use a visible light spectrum chart to calculate the wavelength of different colors of light. Then using the light equation and speed of light the students will figure out the frequency for each color. In the next step, students will use the frequency and Planck's constant in order to calculate the energy each color of light carries. Students will also need to color the spectrum. I have mine work out their calculations on a separate sheet of notebook paper and turn it in attached to their charts. I have included an answer sheet so you can see what the final should look like. For my younger students I give them the color wavelengths. For my physics students I have them use the chart and figure the wavelengths out on their own. I use this in both Chemistry and Physics.

This one page foldable has eight flaps for a description of radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, gamma and cosmic rays. There are illustrations, instructions and a key included.

The fold-out foldable covers the electromagnetic spectrum, light, photons, waves and their characteristics. the relationship between frequency, wavelength, and the speed of light are introduced with the formula for speed of light. Calculating the energy of the electromagnetic waves is also covered with introduction to Planck's constant and the energy formula derived using the constant.

The power point covers the electromagnetic spectrum, light, photons, waves and their characteristics. the relationship between frequency, wavelength, and the speed of light are introduced with the formula for speed of light. Calculating the energy of the electromagnetic waves is also covered with introduction to Planck's constant and the energy formula derived using the constant. How we see light is presented along with slides for each type of electromagnetic ray and how they can affect human health. I also have a slide on cosmic rays since they have the most energy of all electromagnetic rays.

Water is the most important liquid on earth. It the most important compound in many science disciplines. This power point covers the properties of water which make it so important for life; polar, covalent, hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic, hydrophilic, cohesion, surface tension, adhesion, high specific heat, high freezing point, chemical buffer,vaporization, density anomality. This is a one sheet of paper foldable which covers the important properties of water: polarity, hydrogen bonds, adhesion, cohesion, chemical buffer and density anomaly. Excellent for AP and PAP Biology and Chemistry courses.

This is a one sheet of paper foldable which covers the important properties of water: polarity, hydrogen bonds, adhesion, cohesion, chemical buffer and density anomaly. Excellent for AP and PAP Biology and Chemistry courses. Key and instructions included.

The Energy Brochure is a quick overview of energy for secondary science classes. The definition of energy, potential, kinetic and the six types of energy are covered. Students also need to fill in the Law for conservation of energy. this foldable is only one sheet of paper front and back photocopied. There is a place where it can be glued into an interactive notebook or composition notebook.

The Periodic Table Bundle contains an informative power point, Periodic Table graphic organizer for INB, and a scavenger hunt for the 118 element Periodic Table. POWER POINT: This Periodic Table and Periodicity Power Point covers the historical development of the Periodic Table, the types of elements found on it, the categories of the elements, and the periodic trends of electronegativity, atomic radii, ionic radii and ionization energy. (43 slides) GRAPHIC ORGANIZER FOR INB This Periodic Table Graphic Organizer is designed for Interactive notebooks in a secondary science class.Students will look at the different parts of the periodic table and list the characteristics of metals, nonmetals and metalloids (semi-metals). Students will color a 118-element periodic table according to groups such as Alkaline metals, Halogens and nonmetals.Students will also cover periodic trends such as electronegativity, atomic radii, ionic radii and ionization.( 4 student pages, 4 page teacher key plus instructions.) PERIODIC TABLE SCAVENGER HUNT This is a great worksheet for getting to know the periodic table. The worksheet covers all 118 elements. I included a FREE downloadable periodic table that I used in making the scavenger hunt. This scavenger hunt is excellent in informing the students of how certain elements got their names and where groups are found. Two page student pages. Teacher key included. ACTIVITY The students will be organizing good and evil characters from pop culture. This is a Periodic Activity to allow students to experience and simulate what it is like to organize a group of subjects based on properties. This is an excellent Halloween activity for secondary science! Some of the properties have periodic trends, while other do not. Students will be organizing good and evil pop culture characters based on their Altruistic score, Malicious score, Fatality score, Jovial score and Intellect score. There are other properties the students can use as well by analyzing the character tiles. There are a total of 63 character tiles. Student need to use ALL 63.

The Periodic Table Bundle contains an informative power point, Periodic Table graphic organizer for INB, and a scavenger hunt for the 118 element Periodic Table. POWER POINT: This Periodic Table and Periodicity Power Point covers the historical development of the Periodic Table, the types of elements found on it, the categories of the elements, and the periodic trends of electronegativity, atomic radii, ionic radii and ionization energy. (43 slides) GRAPHIC ORGANIZER FOR INB This Periodic Table Graphic Organizer is designed for Interactive notebooks in a secondary science class. Students will color a 118-element periodic table according to groups such as Alkaline metals, Halogens and nonmetals.Students will also cover periodic trends such as electronegativity, atomic radii, ionic radii and ionization.( 4 student pages, 4 page teacher key plus instructions.) PERIODIC TABLE SCAVENGER HUNT This is a great worksheet for getting to know the periodic table. The worksheet covers all 118 elements. I included a FREE downloadable periodic table that I used in making the scavenger hunt. This scavenger hunt is excellent in informing the students of how certain elements got their names and where groups are found. Two page student pages. Teacher key included.

This is a great worksheet for getting to know the periodic table. The worksheet covers all 118 elements. I included a FREE downloadable periodic table that I used in making the scavenger hunt. This is specific for secondary students because your students may need to do a little research into the meaning of Latin and Greek words, look up mythological beings and celestial bodies. This scavenger hunt is excellent in informing the students of how certain elements got their names and where groups are found. The Teacher Answer Key is included.

The students will be organizing good and evil characters from pop culture. This is a Periodic Activity to allow students to experience and simulate what it is like to organize a group of subjects based on properties. This is an excellent Halloween activity for secondary science! Some of the properties have periodic trends, while other do not. Students will be organizing good and evil pop culture characters based on their Altruistic score, Malicious score, Fatality score, Jovial score and Intellect score. There are other properties the students can use as well by analyzing the character tiles. There are a total of 63 character tiles. Student need to use ALL 63. If they need to, they can add unknown character tiles as well and predict the traits an unknown character could have based on their placement in the Periodic Table. There are many different arrangements the students could potentially arrive at. I included three examples of possible arrangements. I require the student groups to use at least two properties to set up their tables. The students will mount the table unto a poster board and explain in writing on the board the reason for the set up and use arrows and color to show the periodic trends, groupings and trends within the periodic trends. The students are not constrained to only use a square to rectangle configuration. They are able to choose which ever arrangement they would like as long as it makes sense and can be successfully explained.

This is a ten problem multiple step set of calculating average atomic mass. In addition to solving for average atomic, students will calculate relative abundance percentages, and the actual mass of various isotopes. I have included a detailed teachers key which shows how each problem is solved.

This Periodic Table and Periodicity Power Point covers the historical development of the Periodic Table, the types of elements found on it, the categories of the elements, and the periodic trends of electronegativity, atomic radii, ionic radii and ionization energy.

This Periodic Table Graphic Organizer is designed for Interactive notebooks in a secondary science class. Students will look at the different parts of the periodic table and list the characteristics of metals, nonmetals and metalloids (semi-metals). Students will color a 119-element periodic table according to groups such as Alkaline metals, Halogens and nonmetals. Students will also cover periodic trends such as electronegativity, atomic radii, ionic radii and ionization. EXCELLENT FOR ANY STATE!!! Texas Chemistry TEKS (5) Science concepts. The student understands the historical development of the Periodic Table and can apply its predictive power. The student is expected to: (A) explain the use of chemical and physical properties in the historical development of the Periodic Table; (B) use the Periodic Table to identify and explain the properties of chemical families, including alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, halogens, noble gases, and transition metals; and (C) use the Periodic Table to identify and explain periodic trends, including atomic and ionic radii, electronegativity, and ionization energy. Next Generation Science Standards HS-PS1-1. Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms.

The History of Atomic Theory, Atomic Structure, Isotopes and Atomic Mass are presented in three different sections of this power point with. You can see the different sections by the change in colors. You will go through the scientists and experiments which contributed to the synthesis of the Atomic theory. The next section will go over the parts of the atom. The last section will review isotopes and atomic mass. Students will also learn how the masses on the Periodic Table where calculated. The Atom Fold-Out Foldable is designed for secondary science courses. The anatomy of the atom is covered including valence electrons, energy levels, isotopes and ions. The Bohr diagram and Lewis Dot structure are reviewed. Students will also see what happens to an atom when the number of protons, neutrons and electrons are changed. I have included assembly instructions which is extremely simple and the teacher's key.

The Atom Fold-Out Foldable is designed for secondary science courses. The anatomy of the atom is covered including valence electrons, energy level, isotopes and ions. The Bohr diagram and Lewis Dot structure are also covered. Students will also see what happens to an atom when the number of protons, neutrons and electrons are changed. I have included assembly instructions which is extremely simple and the teacher's key. EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR ANY CLASSROOM!

This Matter foldable is great for using in a secondary science interactive notebook. Is is very simple to put together with a fold-out design. It covers classifying matter, states of matter, physical and chemical properties of matter with some questions for thought. This is an excellent study tool and can be used for intervention. You are supplied with the very simple assembly instructions and answer key. GREAT FOR ANY STATE!

This is an editable lab. Students will be given ten objects that they need to measure mass and volume for in order to calculate density. I based my lab from a set of ten density cubes that can be purchased from any physical science catalog. You can also find a collection of objects to use as long as you calculate the densities. I also created a file that has six density tables on it to reduce the number of copies needed. This lab only requires a scale, digital or manual, a beaker or graduated cylinder and ten objects of various materials. * You could also include the same materials for enrichment and understanding.

In this worksheet students will use a visible light spectrum chart to calculate the wavelength of different colors of light. Then using the light equation and speed of light the students will figure out the frequency for each color. In the next step, students will use the frequency and Planck's constant in order to calculate the energy each color of light carries. Students will also need to color the spectrum. I have mine work out their calculations on a separate sheet of notebook paper and turn it in attached to their charts. I have included an answer sheet so you can see what the final should look like. For my younger students I give them the color wavelengths. For my physics students I have them use the chart and figure the wavelengths out on their own. I use this in both Chemistry and Physics.