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Teaching the Scientific Method with Effervescent TabletsIn this activity, students learn the scientific method by practicing it. After a thorough introduction to the topic, students participate in an endothermic reaction experiment illustrating each step in the scientific method. View »
Violet Shines BlueClassic demo with a violet laser pointer may be used as a discrepant event to discuss light waves, fluorescence, or chemical quenching. View »
Engineering Disasters: Applying Lessons Learned from FailureThe infamous crash of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940 and the world's largest oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 are just 2 examples of engineering disasters that have occurred throughout history. Design failures involved in such catastrophes have changed our approach to civil, structural, and mechanical engineering projects. In the wake of grim tragedy, development of safer methods occurs in the hope of preventing history from repeating. View »
Water: A Liquid That Can Take the HeatWater has the ability to absorb a lot of heat and release it slowly over time. This helps moderate coastal climates, and makes for some attention-getting demos. View »
Mirror MirrorDo you want to stimulate some critical thinking in your classroom? Tell your class that we do not see living or inanimate things; we only see the light reflected from those things. View »
Bending LightLight travels in a straight path. Find out how get light to “bend” and follow a curved stream of water! View »
Surviving and Thriving in the AP* Chemistry CurriculumSo you’ve survived 1 semester of the new AP Chemistry curriculum. Interested to see how you can ease your burden going forward? In addition to knowing the content that is still ahead, keep reading to also be aware of the content that isn’t in your future. View »
Your Physics Pacing Guide for 3-Dimensional Teaching
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Your Chemistry Pacing Guide for 3-Dimensional Teaching
Student Physics Laboratory Safety Agreement
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Student Chemistry Laboratory Safety Agreement
Law of Conservation of Mass
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Create Silver-Mirrored Christmas Ornaments with a Redox Reaction
In this activity, you plate silver onto the interior surface of a glass vial via a redox reaction. View »
Teaching the Scientific Method with Effervescent Tablets
In this activity, students learn the scientific method by practicing it. After a thorough introduction to the topic, students participate in an endothermic reaction experiment illustrating each step in the scientific method. View »
Violet Shines Blue
Classic demo with a violet laser pointer may be used as a discrepant event to discuss light waves, fluorescence, or chemical quenching. View »
Lab Safety: Teacher Responsibilities
This general safety checklist highlights essential information for working in the high school laboratory. Get the details. View »
Engineering Disasters: Applying Lessons Learned from Failure
The infamous crash of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940 and the world's largest oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 are just 2 examples of engineering disasters that have occurred throughout history. Design failures involved in such catastrophes have changed our approach to civil, structural, and mechanical engineering projects. In the wake of grim tragedy, development of safer methods occurs in the hope of preventing history from repeating. View »
Mirror Mirror
Do you want to stimulate some critical thinking in your classroom? Tell your class that we do not see living or inanimate things; we only see the light reflected from those things. View »
Egg-cellent Chemistry: Teach Key Concepts by Decorating Eggs
Decorating eggs is a fun way for students to explore a range of scientific concepts (such as pH and acids and bases) and make real-world connections. Here are 2 activities that are to dye for! View »
Everyday Magnetism
Learn about magnetism in this activity. View »
Bending Light
Light travels in a straight path. Find out how get light to “bend” and follow a curved stream of water! View »
Surviving and Thriving in the AP* Chemistry Curriculum
So you’ve survived 1 semester of the new AP Chemistry curriculum. Interested to see how you can ease your burden going forward? In addition to knowing the content that is still ahead, keep reading to also be aware of the content that isn’t in your future. View »
Mole Day (October 23) Celebration!
Happy Mole Day. It’s party time! Keep reading and we’ll give you all kinds of ways to commemorate the big day. View »
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