Science Dumm

Covers all 158 vocabulary terms from the PA Keystone Glossary. Test is broken up into 7 sections - matching term to definition.

Students are amazed as the turn a normal copper penny into "silver" and then magically to "gold". Perfect lab for discussing alchemy, mixtures, and alloys.

Lab Safety Handout article that takes the reader through various safety topics that should be used in a high school science laboratory. A study guide is available as well for FREE!!! The study guide can be used to guide the student throughout the reading - each question is able to be answered by the content provided in the reading.

Graphic Organizer that allows students to name ionic, covalent, and acidic compounds. Basic - does not include organic chemistry naming rules. Examples of each type of naming provided on bottom.

Holt Environmental Science Chapter 1 Review Game Version 2 - PowerPoint File

PowerPoint that includes pictures of various chemistry lab equipment and their uses. Use in class to teach your students names and uses of various pieces of lab equipment BEFORE setting them loose in the lab!

Students determine the density of one element based upon the calculated densities of those in similar position on the periodic table. Students graph the known densities to determine the unknown.

Lab that provides students the ability to use the Bunsen burner for the first time. Background information as well as procedure is present. Students will first begin by examining the parts of the bunsen burner and learn how to properly adjust the flame from luminous to nonluminous. Students also have the ability to heat using both flames allowing them to see the temperature difference as well as which flame is better for heating purposes.

Flow chart that provides students with a pathway to go from a specific amount of one substance to a specific amount of another. There are 4 of the same flowchart in the file. I find it easiest to print it with 4 pages on one sheet. I can provide each student with a small copy that they can tape into their notebook and save paper at the same time!

This is the physics lab report format that I require my students to complete for each relevant lab. It is a Microsoft Word document allowing you to edit for your own use.

Lab Safety Presentation - can be used as a way to teach lab safety or to review with an upper-level class.

Teach your students proper lab technique for common laboratory activities.

Make slime with your students using this lab! Students must follow all safety rules and procedures. Keep your students engaged! Preview Thumbnails are split into separate pictures... document is on one actual page.

Use this survey to get to know a little more about your students. Ask them questions that allow them to provide details of who they are as a students and personally. Please keep in mind to ensure the confidentiality of their responses. Survey is two pages and includes 16 questions. Easy activity for the first day or as the first homework assignment.

Give your students changing responsibilities for each lab. When you form your lab groups have your students randomly choose their role.

81 of the most common ions... students must either write the correct name or formula.

Make slime with your students using this lab! Students must follow all safety rules and procedures. Keep your students engaged!

Students can use the concepts of chemical reactions, reactants and products, chemical analysis, and stoichiometry to determine the correct amount of product.

Holt Environmental Science Chapter 1 Review Game - Who wants to be a millionaire.

Use this pass as a reward or an incentive for your science class.