Creative Chemistry Corner

This activity is a hands-on, inquiry-based introduction to ionization energy. Students will utilize the claim, evidence, reasoning method to discover the trend in ionization energy on the periodic table using sticky hands as well as pulling ionization energy data from a graph to back up their claims.This activity should be done after covering the trend in atomic radius and can be done in about 40 minutes depending on your class size.

This student handout includes 6 lab station activities involving the students measuring something at their table and converting it to another unit. With their group, students will discuss what conversion factor is needed and solve the problem together. Let your students enjoy this hands on activity instead of just assigning a worksheet! Personally, I use this activity in my chemistry classroom as an introduction to dimensional analysis leading into mole conversions, but can easily be used in phy

This back to school activity is a perfect way to get to know your students and let them get to know you as well when you include a sample element about yourself. I love that it allows them some creative time on a day full of going over syllabi. I print blank squares on cardstock for the students to decorate and I use these as decoration in my classroom to help build a classroom community. Link to edit the activity and make it your own is included in the document.

This student guided notes packet goes through a unit on the Mole. Big Ideas Covered: Mole Concept, Molar Mass, Sig Figs, Dimensional Analysis/Mole Conversions, % Composition, and Empirical/Molecular Formulas.The cover page of their note packet includes Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for the entire unit for the students to self-assess their understanding as they move through the unit. The packet includes guided notes through each big idea AND a study guide can be found at the end.

Mole Day - it's like Pi Day, but for Chemistry! Mole Day is one of my favorite days of the school year and if you're looking for a fun, but still rigorous project for your students to celebrate the mole - this is it! I generally introduce this project at the beginning of our Mole Unit instead of actual Mole Day, but you can make this project fit wherever you think fits best with your students! Included is a project rubric, written work for the students, 15+ project ideas, teacher notes, and ans

Complete list of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for the Atomic Structure and Nuclear Chemistry Unit. Big Ideas Covered: Atomic Structure, Isotopes, Average Atomic Mass, Radiation, Nuclear Reactions, Half-Life, and Fission/Fusion.Such a powerful self-assessment tool for students! Let them see how well they've mastered an objective as you move through the unit! Freshman, JV, Varsity are terms I personally use to model where they currently are on the ladder to mastering an objective. Can

This student packet goes through a unit on the Periodic Table and Periodic Trends and includes guided notes handouts, classwork handouts, a summative project, and a study guide. Big Ideas Covered: Periodic Table Structure, Atomic Radius Trend, Ionization Energy Trend, Electronegativity Trend.

This student packet goes through a unit on Bonding and includes guided notes handouts, classwork handouts, a study guide, and 1 Pager instructions and template. Big Ideas Covered: Types of Bonds, Properties of Ionic and Covalent Compounds, Naming and Formula Writing Ionic and Covalent Compounds.

This student guided notes packet goes through a unit on Intermolecular Forces. Big Ideas Covered: VSEPR Theory, Drawing Lewis Structures, Polarity, and Intermolecular Forces.The cover page of their note packet includes Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for the entire unit for the students to self-assess their understanding as they move through the unit. The packet includes guided notes through each big idea AND a study guide.

This student guided notes packet goes through a unit on the Electron Cloud. Big Ideas Covered: Atomic Models, Ions, Electron Configurations, Excited Electrons, Light Properties, and Light Calculations.The cover page of their note packet includes Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for the entire unit for the students to self-assess their understanding as they move through the unit. The packet includes guided notes through each big idea AND a study guide and 1 Pager instructions at the end.

This student guided notes packet goes through a unit on Atomic Structure and Nuclear Chemistry. Big Ideas Covered: Atomic Structure, Isotopes, Average Atomic Mass, Radiation, Nuclear Reactions, Half-Life, and Fission/Fusion.The cover page of their note packet includes Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for the entire unit for the students to self-assess their understanding as they move through the unit. The packet includes guided notes through each big idea AND a study guide and 1 Pager in

Include some content literacy strategies while simultaneously sparking interest about radiation with this amazing story! Great lesson to have on hand to spark a discussion or use as a sub assignment anytime during your Nuclear Chemistry unit. An anticipation guide and article are included.

Complete list of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for the Electron Cloud Chemistry Unit. Big Ideas Covered: Atomic Models, Ions, Electron Configurations, Excited Electrons, Light Properties, and Light Calculations.Such a powerful self-assessment tool for students! Let them see how well they've mastered an objective as you move through the unit! Freshman, JV, Varsity are terms I personally use to model where they currently are on the ladder to mastering an objective. Can easily be used as

After teaching students how to calculate molar mass, have them put their knowledge in action with this hands on learning experience! This lab is written for honors level, but also includes a make up lab for absent students that can be adapted for regulars or a virtual classroom. This lab also includes answer key and teacher notes! Teacher prep required: Prepare 4 containers with 1 mole of each substance for each lab group. Lab can easily be changed to fit the needs of any 4 chemicals you have av

This project is separated into 3 parts: Research, Application, and Reflection. Research: Students will be given 3 different nuclear disasters to choose from for their research portion of their project.Application: Students will be given half-life calculations problems for isotopes released during these disasters. Students will calculate how long these isotopes will remain in the environment.Reflection: Students will complete a learning tracker to summarize their findings and prepare for in-clas

Clear rules and consequences are key to an effective classroom. This discipline is clear, concise, and explains what will happen if a rule is broken. Places for students, parents, and the teacher to sign are included so that all are on the same page. A sample tracking system is included at the bottom of the document.

Use as a review game after covering sig figs and light energy calculations. Students are put into teams of 2-4 with ONE whiteboard and ONE marker. Game is played relay race style (instructions and answers included).Can easily be modified to make shorter, longer, or add speed of light calculations.Time required: ~30 minutes

This activity is to be used as an ion discovery activity and is written to be done after covering the trend in valence electrons on the periodic table. Activity is written to be done in two 55 minute class periods. Can be modified down to 1 class period if needed. NGSS aligned!· Students are allowed to work alone or with a partner to make an Instagram profile (template included!) for an assigned main group family on the periodic table.· Rubric and answer key included!

Complete list of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for the Intermolecular Forces Unit. Big Ideas Covered: VSEPR Theory, Drawing Lewis Structures, Polarity, Types of Intermolecular Forces, and Properties due to IMF's present.Such a powerful self-assessment tool for students! Let them see how well they've mastered an objective as you move through the unit! Freshman, JV, Varsity are terms I personally use to model where they currently are on the ladder to mastering an objective. Can easily b

Complete list of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for the Bonding Unit. Big Ideas Covered: Types of Bonds, Properties of Ionic and Covalent Compounds, Naming and Formula Writing Ionic and Covalent Compounds.Such a powerful self-assessment tool for students! Let them see how well they've mastered an objective as you move through the unit! Freshman, JV, Varsity are terms I personally use to model where they currently are on the ladder to mastering an objective. Can easily be used as bell r