Chemistry
Ideas and inspiration for your chemistry classroom.
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Read ArticleHave no fear; your hydrophobic effect activity is here!
Demonstrate the hydrophobic effect, surface tension, and hydrogen bonding with this fascinating underwater activity.
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Read ArticleShed light on chemiluminescence with this simple activity
Help students discover the science behind cool things like glow sticks, fireflies, jellyfish, and even crime scene investigations.
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Get the facts about bacteriology and a free student handout from McGraw Hill's AccessScience
Inspire students to explore the bacteriology tools used by geneticists, epidemiologists, doctors, archeologists, historians, forensic scientists, and farmers.
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1:26Watch VideoHow science helps Santa go down the chimney…and 4 more easy holiday science activities to break up students’ breaks
Use this super-easy activity list to help students discover that physics, chemistry, and other STEM topics don’t take a break from the world around them, even during the holidays.
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Dig up the facts on Soil Chemistry with McGraw Hill’s AccessScience
Unearth the science behind soil to introduce students to various STEM concepts, including soil formation, classification, and mapping; and physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties.
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Read ArticleHow Students Can do Hands-On Science Safely at Home
Lab safety tips for blended and remote learning from WeAreTeachers.
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1:01Watch VideoThe Magic of Crystals: The wonderful world of crystal formation
Science teachers: Bring your middle-school and high-school students into the wonderful world of crystal formation with this short video and crystal growing kit from Ward’s Science.
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Read Article9 ways to reinforce lab safety in the classroom or at home…plus a free student safety contract
Doing amazing science activities in the lab is only cool when we follow the rules. So, keep students and others as safe as possible—whether it's inside the classroom or in a home-based science lab.
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Read ArticleStyrofoam cups vanish into thin air with this activity
Grab this Styrofoam-meets-acetone activity, so the science investigators in your class can make observations about the concept of dissolving and how to distinguish it from melting.
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0:14Watch VideoFrom liquid to solid – The Fantastic Floating Foam Reaction
Science teachers: Want to see this quick, safe, and cool chemical reaction in your own classroom? Check out our step-by-step chemistry activity for middle and high school to find out how easy it is.
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Read ArticleSet the kitchen table for science time
There's a plethora of science experiments hiding in our refrigerators, pantries & junk drawers. If you're looking for creative science experiments for distance learners, then you're in the right place
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0:45Watch VideoDon’t read this if your school already has enough money.
Science teachers: Did you know Ward’s Science offers complementary services to help educators win grants? We can help find, apply for, and secure funding for you too – just give us a call today.
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Read ArticleA quick checklist for back-to-school lab safety
Safety concerns in the science lab can turn awesome teachers into nervous wrecks. Here’s a quick checklist to ensure your lab is safe (and get back your peace of mind).
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Read ArticleFor chemistry teachers who want a fun way to teach pH
This chemistry activity for students in grades 9 through 12 shows the effect of pH change on indicator color. The resulting solution can be used as an ink to write messages that disappear over time.
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Read ArticleKeeping a great laboratory notebook - an epic lesson
Students learn to use laboratory notebooks to keep consistent and accurate notes that record and reflect on their inquiry-based observations, activities, investigations, and experiments.
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Read ArticleThe sweet smell of success: a lesson plan on esters and organic synthesis
This chemistry activity for students in high school & college has them mixing acids & alcohols to create familiar smells. You’ll also help them learn about organic synthesis & condensation reactions.
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Read ArticleLooking for an activity on redox reactions? Here’s a simple one.
If you want to demonstrate oxidation and reduction for your students, you can’t go wrong with this “blue bottle” activity. Sodium hydroxide, glucose, and methylene blue solution are all it takes!
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Read ArticleI'm just here for the popcorn: A heat transfer lesson plan.
This quick activity for middle- and high-school chemistry uses popcorn to teach thermal energy concepts.
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Read ArticleFree stuff for your class. (It's easier than you think)
Learn how DonorsChoose.org can help you fund the science materials you need, so you can make your science classroom dreams a reality.
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2:20Watch VideoIce, ice, bubble - a dry ice sublimation demonstration
Ready to be the coolest teacher at your school? Just kick off your sublimation lesson with this crowd-pleasing demo.
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