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Chem-speak (introduction to chemical equations)
Students will understand what constitutes a chemical reaction and how chemical equations represent chemical reactions by means of discussion and demonstrations.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Brenda Rock.
Types of chemical reactions
This lesson is intended for use in a first year Chemistry class and has modifications aligned with the North Carolina Novice High English Language Development objectives. It provides an overview of various types of chemical reactions by allowing students to visually observe examples of synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, and double displacement reactions and to identify certain products by the use of litmus and splint tests.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Development and Science)
By Harriett Tillett.
Jellybean equations
Students will build chemical compounds using jelly beans and toothpicks to visually balance chemical equations.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science)
By Nancy H. Sanders.
Lactase enzyme lab
This lab will examine the specificity of an enzyme (lactase) to a specific substrate (lactose). Students will observe the actions of the enzyme and how shape is important to enzyme reactions.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Bert Wartski.

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Thermochemistry
This lesson increases students' understanding of heat and chemical reactions by having students conduct a hot/cold pack experiment. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Chemistry PowerPoint Lessons, Handouts, Labs, and Worksheets
Provides lessons, labs, assignments, worksheets, handouts, and other assignments for chemistry classes. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: Jeremy Schneider
Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab
Science experiments, answers to interesting science puzzles, problem of the day and other science ideas for K-12 students. (Learn more)
Format: website/activity
Provided by: SparTech Software
Chemicool Periodic Table
An interactive periodic table with all kinds of information about the elements. Also find chemistry calculators and property graphs. (Learn more)
Format: website/general
Provided by: Massachusetts Institute of Technology