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Free chemistry cultural activities

Chemists You Should Know - Research Activity

Created by

Looking for a way to celebrate Black History month? This no-prep lesson is a great way to get your chemistry students talking about scientists who have changed our world but have received little to no credit for their work.

Subjects:

Chemistry, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Cultural Activities, Lesson

Also included in: Real World Chemistry

Teachers Making Soap

Created by

John Proctor

A fun activity I have done for years with my classes. Tied in well with grade 9 chemistry, grade 5 pioneer unit, and also Mother''s Day presents. Making soap from lye, fats, and oils.

Subjects:

Chemistry, Cooking, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Laboratory, Cultural Activities

Engaging with the Periodic Table: Indigenous Perspectives

Created by

Canadian Light Source Education

This link is to the accompanying Ways to Engage with the Periodic Table Lesson Plan: http://bit.ly/3ZUQFf7 This links to the accompanying PowerPoint http://bit.ly/3J8nSwRThe periodic table is considered base knowledge in many science disciplines and students are often expected to memorize or at least remember a great deal about the table and its elements. Participating in science can be a daunting task for some students, this lesson focuses on three strategies (stories, connections, language ti

Subjects:

Chemistry, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Cultural Activities, Lesson

Quick Learning Guide, Rosalind Franklin, Chemist

Created by

Our Story Beyond Books

Rosalind Franklin was a British chemist working in X-ray crystallography. Her work with imaging resulted in the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. She was, unfortunately not credited with this discovery and American biologist James Watson and British physicist Francis Crick eventually received Nobel Prizes for the discovery.

Subjects:

Chemistry, Social Studies - History, Women's History Month

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Study Guides, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

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NGSS:

HS-LS1-1

Citizen Science Extension/Extra Credit Assignment

Created by

Relatable Science

A great extension or extra credit assignment to have students think about how average citizens can be a part of the scientific community even if they are not traditionally trained scientists.

Subjects:

Chemistry, Environment, Science

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Homework, Cultural Activities