Introduction to Chemistry
I like to think of chemistry as the potion book for the universe.
Looking at chemistry from a fantasy point-of-view is inspiring for young engaging minds.
Plus, it really does seem to be mysterious, how chemicals get together and react the way that they do.
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article - about the magnetic polar shift.
Inductive thinking model: Categorizing elements. More on periodic table and trends. Video from Kahn-academy. Periodic table, interactive Ptable - Picture and link is above.
Los Alamos also has an interactive Periodic table Here is a neat site with electron affinity trend table and ionization energy. Nitogen cycle to prepare for soil study and effects, and review of test outcome. Magic of Chemistry Girl Scouts demonstrations and other ideas March 11, 2011 Due to the events of the day much of my class will be devoted to talking about the earthquake and tsunami of Japan. Picture below is from Fox News website. Balancing Balancing more chemical equations! Practice through this link. Safety Lab safety and chemical equations assessment perhaps time for a small youtube interesting video. A nice page on connecting chemistry with memorable events. Soil Soil types, and what is in New Mexico; Lab/field trip! Pre-lab. |
Manipulative
A picture of Manipulative's I made for the class. Wonder what they will think!
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Organic Chemistry
Some links to help your Organic Chemistry study!
Virtual Textbook of Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry Portal
Royal Society of Chemistry
Khan Academy Organic Chemistry sessions
Virtual Textbook of Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry Portal
Royal Society of Chemistry
Khan Academy Organic Chemistry sessions
Green Chemistry
12 Principles of Green Chemistry
Much of the links below are redundant but there may be some extra information on the websites. Green Chemistry is our future. Beyond benign for education EPA Science matters ACS American Chemical Society Green Chemistry |
Green Chemistry in the news
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