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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

Keynote and PDF presentation 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

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 tool that I keep readily available for when I am planning. It lists a variety of structures and strategies that you can implement in the classroom. Keeping it handy allows for me to easily pick a variety of learning experiences for my students throughout the week. Keep a laminated copy on your desk and a three-ring punched copy in your lesson-planner!

I created this tool based off of an article from the NSTA magazine. The checklist acts as a reading guide as they make their way through non-fiction text that may be more difficult to understand. This is excellent for prepping students for a classroom discussion on an article, or for use in a flipped-classroom setting (how I use it). Rather than taking notes on a chapter, I assign this reading guide the night prior to my lesson on the topic. It is then easy to do a pair-share to refresh from the

Introduction to hydrocarbons suitable for middle school physical science and high school chemistry.

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

Here is a positive behavior referral specifically designed for Christian schools. It includes a spot to mark off a corresponding fruit of the spirit and for the teacher and administrator to leave comments. After everything is filled out, it would be a great idea to mail them home to parents! These fonts were created by Hello Literacy, and were purchased through tpt.

This is a tool to show students the expectations for working either individually, in partners, or in small groups. The first two pages are the spinner. The spinner allows the teacher to show whether or not the task is individual, partners, etc. You are meant to cut out and attach the two circles with a brad, allowing the blank piece to spin freely over the icons below. Cut out ONE of the third-sized sections to allow an icon to peek through. The last page is to be posted next to the spinner as

Adapted from University of California document "What is Science?" for use in classroom.