Stoichiometry and Limiting Reactant
Activity Objectives To develop a model for a limiting reactant in a chemical reaction To analyze the combining ratios for reactions of calcium chloride with sodium oxalate and sodium phosphate To write a balanced equation for each reaction Background A balanced chemical equation specifies the mole ratio in which the reactants in a chemical reaction […]
The Lost Volume Demonstration
The Lost Volume Demonstration What happens when an equal volume of water and ethyl alcohol mix? Is the mass additive? Is the volume additive? The Law of Conservation of Mass dictates that the mass is conserved, but is there a Law of Conservation of Volume? No, if you mix 250 mL of water with 250 […]
Electron Configuration and Periodic Trends
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 60 mins Physical Science, Chemistry Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Students are often asked to memorize the periodic […]
Engineering an Electromagnetic Train
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 30-90 mins Physical Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction This physics inquiry activity asks students to engineer the […]
Heat Transfer Between Components of a System
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 45+ mins Activity: 35-45 mins Physical Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Introduction This easy and inexpensive lab demonstrates the transfer of heat energy […]
Wave-Particle Duality of Light Phenomena
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 15-30 mins Physical Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Introduction This teacher-led demonstration illustrates wave-particle duality of light. The activities can […]
Altering Carrying Capacity by Changing Environmental Factors
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30-45 mins Life Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction This is a scenario-based activity in which students must […]
A Model for Constant Velocity
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30-45 mins Physics Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Constant velocity is the foundation of understanding motion in physical […]
Modeling Alpha and Beta Decay
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 45 mins Physical Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Students often use balanced nuclear reactions to model changes […]
Factors That Affect Reaction Rate
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS DEMONSTRATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30-45 mins Physical Science, Chemistry Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction This activity serves as a student-based or teacher-led […]