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Important Note:This unit is an enrichment activity that covers nuclear fission, nuclear meltdown and the outcome of the Chernobyl reactor explosion. It DOES NOT teach the basics of nuclear chemistry. Before using this enrichment mini-unit your students should have background knowledge regarding nuclear chemistry including types of radioactive decay and half-life. Unit Overview:Day 1: -What is nuclear fission? -How does the process of nuclear fission create energy? -How does a nuclear meltdown

Objectives:-Apply the scientific method to complete a laboratory investigation. -Investigate how a cell responds to different environments. -Make predictions about how cells maintain homeostasis. -Summarize the importance of passive transport in the maintenance of homeostasis. Approximate Time:45- 60 minutes Description:Comprehensive virtual lab companion that covers the importance of passive transport in the maintenance of homeostasis in cells. Lab demonstrates osmosis and the movement of wat

Especially great for VA and CA students: A portion of the WebQuest is about land subsidence in CA and the last stop of the WebQuest is about refilling the Potomac Aquifer in VA. However, this activity is applicable for students across all 50 states. WebQuest consists of three videos and one website. Students answer questions such as:-What does it mean for the ground to be saturated? -Why do humans draw water out of aquifers? -What are five effects of groundwater depletion? -Excessive pumping

Includes: 1. Chemical Reactions UNIT PowerPoint (Keynote & PDF included)Engage your students with visual representations and questions that connect material to their prior knowledge of matter! Over 40 slides covering the following topics: -Types of chemical reactions: synthesis, decomposition, single and double replacement, and combustion -Kinetic and Chemical Energy -Conservation of Matter and Energy -Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions -Equilibrium 2. Rate of Reactions Board Game!Students mu

This game illustrates factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions and serves as a review of basic chemistry concepts related to chemical reactions.

Objectives:- Write numbers in the rational number format (m/n) - Change rational numbers into decimals by using long division Included:- Two drag/drop BINGO boards with directions of how to play and materials needed. - Accompanying worksheet for students to write rational numbers and show work

This is an in-class lab that requires the use of the following indicators:-pH universal indicator paper -Goldenrod paper -Phenol red -Phenolphthalein -Bromothymol Blue Students will test the pH of bleach, ammonia, vinegar, and lemon juice. Students will determine which substances are acids and bases.Students will determine the behavior of each indicator.Students will perform an experimental neutralization reaction and identify the pH.

This is a great activity for 4th-6th graders that highlights the relationship between area and perimeter. Students should be comfortable with calculating area and perimeter on their own and have some practice with this skill before implementing this lesson. Centimeter dot paper is not included, but can be printed online for free!

The most iconic and classic review game, with questions and answers prepped for you!Every teacher has their own "house rules" for Jeopardy, so use this resource however it suits you! TIP FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:Before the game begins, I let my students know that they are responsible for keeping up with the correct answers, as at the end of the game I will only distribute the QUESTIONS. This keeps the kids invested in listening and jotting down the correct answers in each category if they want a

The most iconic and classic review game, with questions and answers prepped for you!Every teacher has their own "house rules" for Jeopardy, so use this resource however it suits you! TIP FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:Before the game begins, I let my students know that they are responsible for keeping up with the correct answers, as at the end of the game I will only distribute the QUESTIONS. This keeps the kids invested in listening and jotting down the correct answers in each category if they want a

The most iconic and classic review game, with questions and answers prepped for you!Every teacher has their own "house rules" for Jeopardy, so use this resource however it suits you! TIP FOR USING THIS RESOURCE: Before the game begins, I let my students know that they are responsible for keeping up with the correct answers, as at the end of the game I will only distribute the QUESTIONS. This keeps the kids invested in listening and jotting down the correct answers in each category if they want a

The most iconic and classic review game, with questions and answers prepped for you!Every teacher has their own "house rules" for Jeopardy, so use this resource however it suits you! TIP FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:Before the game begins, I let my students know that they are responsible for keeping up with the correct answers, as at the end of the game I will only distribute the QUESTIONS. This keeps the kids invested in listening and jotting down the correct answers in each category if they want a

Drag & Drop Activity to sort physical and chemical properties as well as physical and chemical changes. Great as a formative assessment! Directions for use:Share with your students and prompt them to make their own copy by deleting the the end of the URL beginning with the word "edit" and adding the word "copy." Step-By-StepOriginal URL www.docs.google.com....../edit Delete "Edit" www.docs.google.com..../ Add "Copy" www.docs.google.com..../copy Then share the new link

The most iconic and classic review game, with questions and answers prepped for you!Every teacher has their own "house rules" for Jeopardy, so use this resource however it suits you! TIP FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:Before the game begins, I let my students know that they are responsible for keeping up with the correct answers, as at the end of the game I will only distribute the QUESTIONS. This keeps the kids invested in listening and jotting down the correct answers in each category if they want a

Students sort the characteristics of acids and bases. Good for a formative assessment after initial introduction/lesson. Share it with students through Canvas, or prompt them to make a copy by sharing the link and altering the "edit" code to the word "copy."

Basic guidelines and rubric for an alternative energy research project. Students choose a renewable energy source to research and come up with a persuasive presentation for their classmates. PDF and editable document included.

Students will find this open-ended task of designing a swimming pool interesting and engaging. They must meet certain area specifications and figure out how much fencing they will need to use. Student answers will vary.

This was meant to be a "Scoot" game where each child is at a designated spot with a question. The teacher sets a timer for 1-2 minutes and when the timer goes off, everyone says "SCOOT" and moves to the next station. These can also be used in various ways as task cards or flash cards.

Students have so much fun learning about states of matter and coloring with their new "Frankenstein-crayons." Instructions and student worksheet included.