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Classification of matter: Students are introduced to the concept of different kinds of matter. Students create models of different substances to learn to identify the differences between elements, compounds, and mixtures. This lesson is developed so that teachers can use it with English as a Second Language students.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Development and Science); By Anya Childs and Rhonda Garrett.

The human atom: Students will act out the role of atoms by dressing up as the atoms of designated elements. They will wear costumes with balloons representing valence electrons. The “atoms” will gain or lose valence electrons in order to achieve chemical stability. The students must then identify the charges of the ions formed.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–10 English Language Development and Science); By Kamie Wine.

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