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13 years a university professor. I taught General Chemistry Laboratory and Lecture, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Introduction to Chemistry, Elements of Physics Laboratory and Concepts of Science/ Introduction to Physics Lecture and Laboratory.
I also have 9 years of experience as a high school teacher. I've taught AP Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh CHS Chemistry, Academic Chemistry, Academic Physics, Honors Physics, Physical Science, Earth Science, Life Science, Astronomy, Geometry, and Algebra.
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Atomic Interactions and Bond Length Lab: A PHET Chemistry Inquiry Activity
Are you introducing covalent bonding and the electrical force to your chemistry, physics, or general science students? Would you like an inquiry assignment focusing on the position of atoms and the balancing of attractive and repulsive forces involving nuclei, protons, and electrons? Try this activity. It has students examine the potential energy between atoms and consider how position relates to the energy of a chemical bond. The simulator allows students to move atoms closer together and far
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
HS-PS1-4
, SCIENCE.CHEM.7.C
, CH.3.d
Also included in: PHET Online Activity Bundle for Chemistry Courses:
Visualizing Atoms Chemistry Worksheet: Ions, Isotopes, and Elements
Are you teaching your students about atomic theory and the difference between atoms, isotopes, and ions? Would you like them to work with a visual ideas of these concepts, letting them see and think about how protons, neutrons, and electrons relate to the identity of atoms, isotopes ions and their atomic numbers and mass numbers? This assignment will let them see some drawings of atoms and explain how and why the atoms are different. It could be great for more visual learners. This Product I
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
VA SOL
CH.2.a
Dimensional Analysis, Unit Conversions, and Factor-Label Method Notes
Are you teaching the metric system, dimensional analysis, unit conversions, and the factor-label method to your science students? Do you need notes with examples and practice problems for them? Try this product. This Product Contains- 34 pages of notes on measurement systems, the metric ladder, dimensional analysis, conversions, and the factor-label method. - Practice problems with worked answer keys - Modified practice problems for struggling students - Conversion factor sheet for students Che
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
TEKS, VA SOL
SCIENCE.CHEM.2.C
, CH.1.c.3
Also included in: Dimensional Analysis, Unit Conversions, and Factor Label Method Bundle
Density Worksheet with 10 Problems and a Worked Answer Key
Need a worksheet for your students to practice calculating the density, mass, and volume of objects? This might be the product you need. If your students are anything like mine, many of them have trouble solving an equation for an unknown in the denominator of a fraction. Let them practice using this density worksheet. Check out the problems in the preview and thumbnails. With this product, you get three versions of the worksheet. One version has all 10 problems on one page. Another version h
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
Measurement Stations Practice Reading Scientific Equipment Lab Chemistry
Do you need a lab for your students to practice making measurements with laboratory glassware? Do you want to help your students learn to correctly make measurements with lab equipment? This lab may be for you. This lab has students work alone or in groups, going to multiple stations where lab equipment is set up with something to measure (such as water in glassware). The lab is customizable. You can have students complete as many stations as you like, just print multiple copies of a data page
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MP5
, SCIENCE.8.1.E
, SCIENCE.PHY.1.E
+1
Also included in: Chemistry Lab Bundle: 10 activities and Experiments to Start the Year
Ion and Isotope Stations: A Hands-On Chemistry Inquiry Activity
Are you teaching your chemistry students about the atom and its subatomic particles? Do you want them to work on an activity where they identify atoms, calculate their mass numbers, and determine relationships between atoms from Bohr-style diagrams? This product will do all that plus challenge students to understand the concepts of ions and isotopes. This Product Includes- 10 pre-made "Stations", which are diagrams of Bohr-model style atoms showing protons, neutrons and electrons. - Protons a
7th - 12th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
HS-PS1-1
, SCIENCE.8.1.C
, SCIENCE.8.1.G
+3
Isotope Notation Chemistry Worksheet 20 Problems With Answers
Do you need a worksheet for your Chemistry students that asks them to write elements in isotope notation showing the atomic symbol, mass number, and the atomic number of each element? This worksheet has 20 problems on writing elements in isotope notation. It could be good for a Chemistry course or General Science course that covers the periodic table. Students need a periodic table and need to know what the mass number and the atomic number of the elements mean. I have included an example on t
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Chemistry, General Science
NGSS, VA SOL
HS-PS1-1
, CH.2.a
Atom Stations Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons a Chemistry Lab or Worksheet
Are you teaching your science students about protons, neutrons, electrons, and the structure of the atom? Would you like them to examine some diagrams of atoms and determine the mass number, atomic number, and element symbol by counting electrons, protons, and neutrons? This Product Includes: - 10 pre-made "Stations", which are diagrams of Bohr-model style atoms showing protons, neutrons and electrons. - Protons and neutrons are not labeled. Students must determine which is which by understan
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
HS-PS1-1
, HS-PS1-2
, SCIENCE.8.1.G
+4
Visualizing Chemical Reactions: A Chemistry Worksheet
Are you teaching your chemistry or physical science students about chemical reactions? Would you like to give them an assignment that asks them to write, balance, and determine the number of each atom in different reactions and interpret simple models of the molecules used in each reaction? This product may work for you. This product includes: - 10 Questions - Questions include interpreting the number of atoms in a formula from pictures, writing balanced from pictures of atoms and molecules, a
8th - 12th
Chemistry, Physical Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
HS-PS1-7
, HS-PS1-2
, SCIENCE.CHEM.9.A
+4
Counting Atoms in Chemical Formulas: A Chemistry Worksheet
Are you teaching your chemistry students how to read the numbers of atoms in chemical formulas? Do you need worksheet for them to practice with? Do you want your students to work with coefficients, subscripts, parentheses, and polyatomic ions in chemical formulas? Try this product. This product includes: - 20 questions - formulas with polyatomic ions, subscripts, parentheses, and coefficients - complete answer key Check out the preview to see the questions. All of my products come with free
8th - 12th
Chemistry, General Science
TEKS, VA SOL
SCIENCE.CHEM.7.B
, CH.3.a
Protons, Neutrons, Electrons, Ions, and Isotopes: An Online Inquiry Lab
Are you introducing the atomic model to your chemistry, physics, or general science students? Would you like an inquiry assignment focusing on where protons, neutrons, and electrons are located in an atom, and on the meaning of terms associated with the atom including mass number, ions, and isotopes? Try this activity. This assignment goes along with the "Build an Atom" simulator on the FREE TO USE phet.colorado.edu website. Check it out hereThis Product Includes:- Complete online inquiry la
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
VA SOL
6.5.b
, 6.5.a
, CH.2.a
Solutions Vocabulary Matching: A Chemistry Worksheet and Google Form
Are you teaching your chemistry or biology students about solutions, solvents, and solutes? Help them practice the vocabulary of this subject with this product. This google form and worksheet combo asks students to match the definitions with the terms: Precipitate Soluble Saturated Unsaturated Solution Solvent Solute Aqueous Concentrated Dilute This product includes: - A link to a google form version of the assignment. - The google form is set to grade automatically. It asks students to give
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Chemistry
TEKS, VA SOL
SCIENCE.CHEM.11.D
, SCIENCE.CHEM.11.E
, CH.5.a
Build a Density Column Lab for Science Courses
Are you teaching density to your chemistry, physics, or general science students? Would you like them to complete a low equipment, 1-2 period, and green (disposable chemicals)lab where students create columns of liquids with different colors and densities? This Product Includes: - 5 page lab on density. It should take students 60-90 minutes to complete - Equipment list: Basic lab glassware, water, food coloring, and salt - Suggested grading guide - Suggested answer key Check out the preview t
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Chemistry Lab Bundle: 10 activities and Experiments to Start the Year
Identifying Chemistry Lab Equipment: Lab Activity for Science Classes
- 20 pictures of common pieces of Chemistry and Biology lab equipment. Students Identify the name and function of each piece from a given list. fying each piece of equipment and remembering what it is used for? Try this product. This Product Includes- 20 pictures of common pieces of Chemistry and Biology lab equipment. - Students Identify the name and function of each piece from lists given in the assignment. - Quick answer key on one page - Full answer key Check out the preview to see what
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Chemistry
TEKS
SCIENCE.CHEM.1.D
Also included in: Chemistry Lab Bundle: 10 activities and Experiments to Start the Year
Matter Notes: Physical Changes, Chemical Changes, Mixtures, and Elements
Are you teaching a science course? Do you need notes with visuals covering chemistry-related topics including matter, elements, compounds, mixtures, physical and chemical properties, and states of matter? Try this product! This Product Includes- 13 pages of notes - Modular notes: use the pages you want and leave out those you don't - Visual examples, many of which students can color in and doodle on - Topics covered include: matter pure substances elements compounds mixtures: he
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS, VA SOL
MS-PS1-5
, PS.3.a
, PS.2.a
+3
Balancing Equations Chemistry Worksheet 20 questions with answers
Are you looking for a rigorous practice worksheet to help your chemistry students master balancing chemical equations? This set includes 20 intermediate–advanced equations that go beyond basic synthesis and decomposition, giving students the challenge they need as they move into the Chemical Reactions or Stoichiometry unit. This worksheet includes a mix of: Equations with polyatomic ions Combustion reactions Problems that encourage attention to subscripts vs. coefficients Perfect for fir
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Chemistry, Physical Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
HS-PS1-7
, SCIENCE.CHEM.9.A
, CH.3.c
Hot and Cold, Which Way to Does the Energy Flow: A PHET Lab For Science Classes
Are you teaching your chemistry or other science students about energy, temperature, and the flow of heat between objects? Would you like an inquiry lab that makes them examine the direction of energy and heat flow between hot and old objects and makes them think about how temperature and energy are related? Try this product. Check out the simulator hereThis Product Includes- Online PHET inquiry lab on energy and heat flow - Summary Questions worksheet - Complete grading guide - Full answer ke
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
General Science, Physical Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
HS-PS3-4
, SCIENCE.8.1.C
, CH.7.a
+2
Also included in: Thermodynamics Bundle for Chemistry Courses: Energy and Enthalpy
Wave Stations Lab Activity: Get Students Moving to Learn Wave Concepts
Are you teaching wave concepts such as wavelength, frequency and amplitude to your physics, chemistry, or physical science students? Do you need an activity for them that makes them think about how these concepts appear in real objects? Try this stations activity. It provides 10 stations for students to visit individually or in groups where they determine the number of waves shown, frequency, wavelength, and speed of each wave. Optional summary questions are included at the end. This Product I
8th - 12th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
HS-PS4-1
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.A
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.C
+3
Balancing Equations and Reaction Types Chemistry Worksheet 10 Questions
Are you looking for a worksheet for your chemistry students to practice balancing equations and classify equations by type? This worksheet has 10 equations to balance. I have included blanks in front of each compound so that students can write the correct coefficient for each one. I have also left a space to write the type of reaction. I included a page where I explain the types of reactions I use. These are beginner-intermediate equations for first-year high school or college Chemistry studen
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
TEKS, VA SOL
SCIENCE.CHEM.9.A
, CH.3.c
Visualizing Matter Worksheet: Elements, Compounds, Mixtures, and Matter States
Are you teaching matter and states of matter to your students? Are you looking for a new way for them to think about elements, compounds, heterogeneous mixtures, homogeneous mixtures, solids, liquids, and gases? Try this assignment. It contains 10 visual problems that show atoms and molecules as circles in a rectangular container in various configurations. Students need to identify the state of matter along with the type of matter such as element, compound, or the type of mixture and if the pic
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
TEKS, VA SOL
SCIENCE.7.6.C
, SCIENCE.IPC.7.B
, PS.3.a
+2
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About the store
Experience
13 years a university professor. I taught General Chemistry Laboratory and Lecture, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Introduction to Chemistry, Elements of Physics Laboratory and Concepts of Science/ Introduction to Physics Lecture and Laboratory.
I also have 9 years of experience as a high school teacher. I've taught AP Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh CHS Chemistry, Academic Chemistry, Academic Physics, Honors Physics, Physical Science, Earth Science, Life Science, Astronomy, Geometry, and Algebra.
Teaching style
Facilitator: show students how to get started and let the learning happen primarily by doing.
My own education history
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Bachelor or Arts in Chemistry
Master of Education
Additional biographical information
I live near Pittsburgh, PA.
I may or may not be a cat in a lab coat.
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