KTS Keep Things Simple

Have your students demonstrate their understanding of how matter is classified in a fun way! I like to do these in December and have students hang them on my ChemisTREE out in the hallway to make it extra festive! Icosahedron/Ornament has spaces to define/sketch these terms: matteratompure substancecompoundelementmixtureheterogeneous mixturehomogeneous mixturesolidliquidgas

This printable resource will allow your students to quickly and easily evaluate and compare the main types of energy sources ( biomass, coal, hydropower, natural gas, nuclear, petroleum, solar, wind) in regards to what they are/ how they work, pros/cons of each, whether the energy source is a fossil fuel/alternative energy/renewable, and general emissions and land usage for each. Students will collect data on each type of energy source, complete scaffolded notes from the website provided in

Have your students demonstrate their understanding of human impacts in a fun way! I like to do these in late March/early April and have students hang them from the ceiling in the hallway or classroom to celebrate Earth day! After covering a human impacts unit, this project would be perfect to summarize and hold a class discussion about the different ways humans impact the environment and ways to protect and appreciate Earth and its resources. * Print on cardstock for extra durability *

Have your students research elements from the periodic table in a fun way! I like to do these in December and have students hang them on my ChemisTREE out in the hallway to make it extra festive!