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What are the Properties of Matter: A Lesson Plan on the Forms of Matter

In this science lesson plan for grades 4-6, students will explore the basic foundation of chemistry through the study of the basic forms of matter and by conducting experiments on the properties of matter - in this case, solids. Students will also learn about the Friedrich Moh Hardness Scale.

Oil Refining Webquest

Use this webquest to extend student knowledge of mixture separation. Tie concepts learned in the classroom to real-world economic situations. Take this teachable moment to help students understand the intensive process required to get gasoline ready for use, as well as other petroleum products.

Math Lesson Plan: Using Significant Digits

Do you hear moans and whines when you tell your students to round their answers to significant digits? When you teach the subject do you get at least one student asking, "why do we have to learn this?" If this sounds like you, read on. I will give you a mini-lesson plan that will help...

Move over Tums, There’s a New Titration in Town!

Real-life applications are always a great sell in any class, but they’re pure gold in a class like chemistry. Abstract concepts ooze out of any chemistry text, so helping a student see “why this matters” yields many rewards.

Jazz Up your Sig Dig Lesson!

Help the topic of Sig Digs come to life with an easy, stimulating activity. Get students out of their seats and let them put the concepts you just taught into action. This 2-part series not only provides the lesson, but an explanation on how to teach it as well!

The Thickness of Aluminum Foil: Student Version

This article contains an activity that you can do with your students to help familiarize them with the use of significant digits in the laboratory. It is the continuation of the article, "Jazz Up your Sig Dig Lesson."

Going Green in Chemistry

Finally it's cool to be green. For a long time environmentalists were on the fringe of society. Drastic actions like"tree-hugging" did little to endear environmentalists to the public. Now, however, it seems that caring for the planet has gone mainstream.

Teaching the Concept of pH to Students

pH is an important concept of chemistry that students should learn. This article presents basic facts about pH.

Homework TimeSavers: Improving Time Management in Classroom Instruction

Chemistry teachers have an interesting mix of responsibilities. We need to plan, teach, and grade like any other teacher, but we also have that pesky laboratory component. Preparing chemicals, cleaning up the lab, it all takes time. Read on to find a few ways you can improve your time management in classroom instruction.

Chemistry Lab Safety

Have you ever worried that a student was going to get hurt in lab? Or that you’d be sued? It’s hard enough to be a teacher these days, but for chemistry teachers, it’s even more difficult when you factor in student labs. For your sanity and safety, you must take time to protect yourself and your students. Here I offer...