(See the textbook Chemistry Principles on the Robinson Page (bottom, under “Science”)
(see Faraday’s Lectures on the “Robinson” page level 10)
Virtual Textbook for Senior Level Students
Chemistry Textbook online or download, first edition is available for Kindle
Molecular Modeling U This is an advanced virtual textbook with 3D models and shows the connection between chemistry and math
Middle School Textbook download
Textbook for elementary/middle school students M This is a downloadable textbook called Inquiry in Action and looks very hands on. It is very big too. This isn’t the download link, it will just take you to the website. (The other things advertised on the page cost money.) Here is the link to the website with the activities that match the book.
The Golden Book of Chemistry for kids, this is a pdf
Chemistry Lessons Online Middle School
I, Pencil U Essay, written by a pencil on its creation
Chemistry in everyday life website
- Materials from a high school chemistry teacher (http://misterguch.brinkster.net)
Mr. Guch Explains whatever topic you need help understanding
Questions students have asked by topic
24 Lessons that Rocked the World (high school chemistry) ebook (Mr. Guch)
17 Effective Activities for New Chemistry Teachers (high school) focuses on the basics (from Mr. Guch)
Complete Book of Chemistry Quizzes and Practice Problems, 171 pages (high school) (Mr. Guch)
17 Worksheets for Middle School Chemistry (Mr. Guch)
Unit Conversions and Mole Calculations worksheets high school (Mr. Guch)
Chemistry Problems Worked Out by Topic (aboutchemistry.com)
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Chemistry 101 U Work your way through the links (Teach Yourself Chemistry)
Chemistry4Kids M You could work your way through these pages
About Chemistry U Follow this site for daily facts about Chemisty…you’ll learn all sorts of interesting stuff
Read about different modern-day chemists Nicely done, written for the student – there are many to choose from
Chemistry Podcasts L/M different topics, made to be entertaining
Top Chemistry Projects for Bored Kids
Chemistry Experiments you can do at home
Common Chemicals and Where to Find Them
Chemistry Unit Study (with notebooking pages and lapbook)
Periodic Table
Lessons on the Elements — 24 newsletters on 24 different elements by HowToTeachElements.com. Every newsletter is also packed full with ads trying to get you to buy her materials. If you don’t want the temptation, don’t sign up. You can get this info elsewhere.
Info on each element — just click on which one you are interested in learning about
Videos on Each Element said fun and educational for all ages
Info — Middle School level — use the links along the right
Learn the history of the Table and about how it is organized U
Print out a Table — L/M choose from either pictures or text and 1 or 2 pages
Print out a table straight forward and blank options, click on printable periodic tables
OR print out the table for the game below and then hang up on your wall
GAME M(U) – game board is a large periodic table that you can download
Periodic Table buildings (you construct paper buildings with the periodic table)
Photographic Periodic Table Online learn about the elements and see photographs of them
Elements Lapbook (Just Us)
Chemical Elements GAME M/U learn about the elements
Chemical Elements Review GAME M/U Bingo-style
Chemical Elements several different learning and playing options — Sheppard Software
Elements Games — several options for various ages (older than the games above)
Song to help you learn the elements (warning: youtube–if you make the video full screen then you can’t see anything else on the page)
Chemical Elements Concentration online game — you choose whether to match the element name with its symbol or its atomic number
Periodicity Quiz Period table trends
List of elements which naturally occur in the ocean — scroll down
Photo Gallery of Metal Crystals — fascinating and beautiful! Print out and use in your lapbooks and scrapbooks!
Webpage about each element with links and experiments (I will add them on one at a time from Chemistry.about.com)
Boron Carbon Chromium Gold Hydrogen Phosphorus Sodium Silver Element 117
Atoms
Info — Middle School Level — use the links along the right
Atoms U site, links, activities, worksheets
Game — ordering the universe largest to smallest (click on “resources” for the downloads–I think this site requires registering.) You can place these in a pocket on your download.
See online the relative size of an atom
Size of atoms, protons, quarks… U
How small is an atom Try this paper cutting activity
Learn about Nano Technology younger students older students
Positive/Negative Charge L Experiment
Static Electricity Experiment — bend water with static electricity
Protons, Neutrons, Electrons Observe the spectroscope of an atom M/U
Graphic Organizer for Atoms (label # of protons…, atomic mass…)
Molecularium different levels, seems easy to do for younger students but has good info too for older students
Build an atom click on all the check boxes on the right, add electrons, protons and neutrons to make new elements–can only play for five minutes
Notebooking Pages — 3 pages with graphics
Atomic Structure and Chemical Properties worksheets high school (Mr. Guch)
Atomic Structure worksheets (with answers)
Atoms and Molecules Hands-On Unit Study
Molecules
Info — Middle School level — use the links on the right
Chromatography Experiments Chalk — Leaves — Candy
Properties of Atoms and Molecules Notebooking Page
Build a molecule M/U
Organic Molecules GAME U How atoms combine with carbon to make organic molecules
Water Molecules Experiment (easy)
Molecules in Motion Experiment (all ages could do this)
Tear Apart Molecules and Make Light L/M Experiment (wintergreen lifesavers)
Molecule Bond Strength L/M Experiment (simple)
Polymer — molecular attraction L/M/U Cranberry sauce, I think Ls could get this with some explaining
Ionic/Covalent Bonds U build candy compounds, worksheets to go with it
Bubble Science (info for older students but fun projects for younger ones)
Formula Mass vs. Molecular Mass U
Chemical Compounds U worksheets, activities, and more
Chemical Reactions
Info — Middle School — Use the links along the right
Chemical Reactions U worksheets, activities, labs, and more
Science of Cooking website
Reaction worksheets for High School 12 worksheets (Mr. Guch)
Acids/Bases online activity
Acids/Bases L magic paint with red cabbage juice indicator
Acids/Bases — make ph indicator M Experiment
Acids/Bases U worksheets, activities, and more
Test the ph of eggs (and make green eggs for dinner)
Acids/Bases worksheets for high school (Mr. Guch)
Acid/Calcium — make an egg shell soft (just need vinegar)
Baking Soda/Vinegar Experiment–anyone can try it, but older students can learn the chemical reaction formula for it
Baking Soda how it works for baking (about chemistry.com)
Hot Ice — baking soda and vinegar — crystals
Polish your silver with salt and baking soda
Make a candle out of an orange candle chemistry M
Chemical Formulas for Common Minerals GAME M/U
Photosynthesis Game M/U (edible chemical reaction formula for photosynthesis)
Make a Lemon Battery M/U Experiment
Make Slime L/M Experiment
Make Soap (high school) Experiment, need the chemical 6N Sodium Hydrozide (NaOH)
Chemistry Experiments In the Kitchen
Matter
Info — Middle School — use the links along the right
Matter U site, links, videos, activities, worksheets
Distillation and Evaporation Experiment Where does the salt go?
States of Matter Experiment video You need to enter you email address, but they will send you science video freebies so it’s a good list to be on.
States of Matter L Online Game (categorize solids, liquids, gases)
States of Matter L/M Worksheet
States of Matter L Online Game (change ice into water)
How a turkey pop up timer works L/M/U solid/liquid chemistry at work in the world!
Make Ice Cream (comes with an explanation of the chemistry)
Melting Point M Online Game
States of Matter Worksheet L/M
Phases of Matter Watch how different elements react to heat M/U
Solutions U worksheets, activities, and more
Characteristics of Materials L (but I’m sure older elementary students would have fun playing with this)
The Case of the Mysterious Material 1hr. SCI Files episode, learn about matter and identifying materials (comes with teacher guide)
Traveling Flame Magic Trick (vaporized wax)
Gases
Expanding Gas L/M Experiment (simple–shake up soda)
Non-flammable Gases M/U Experiment
Density/Properties of Matter M Experiment
Irreversible Change L/M – Simple online game. Which materials dissolve?
Gas Laws U
Gas Laws and Thermaldynamics worksheets high school (Mr. Guch)
Solubility
Oil and Water L Experiment
Solubility and Crystallization L/M — Make a sugar string egg
Crystallization — Make rock candy
Make Geode Eggs grow crystals on eggs with a variety of materials
See Crystal Cave enormous crystals
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Forensics U worksheets, activities and more
Kinetic Theory U worksheets, activities, and more
Nuclear Chemistry U worksheets, activities, and more
