Atomic structure, quantum models, and periodic trends establish the fundamental nature of matter. Stoichiometry, gas properties, and equilibrium constants facilitate quantitative analysis of chemical reactions and molecular interactions.
A comprehensive unit on the fundamentals of forensic science and criminal investigation, culminating in a hands-on murder mystery simulation. Students learn about evidence collection, witness psychology, and deductive reasoning.
A comprehensive 5-week sequence exploring the physical properties of water, the engineering of water filtration, and the complex systems of Virginia's watersheds. Students move from hands-on engineering to chemical properties and finally to large-scale environmental systems.
Une séquence approfondie sur les phases claires de la photosynthèse, destinée aux étudiants de première année de licence. Elle couvre la capture de l'énergie lumineuse, les pigments photosynthétiques et la chaîne de transfert d'électrons.
A lesson sequence exploring the conservation of matter through reversible and irreversible changes, including hands-on weighing activities and video analysis.
A graduate-level sequence focused on systematic hazard identification and risk control. Students master Industrial Hygiene, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Hierarchy of Controls, and Hazard Communication (GHS) to develop predictive safety strategies in high-risk environments.
A graduate-level exploration of sustainable set design, focusing on ecoscenography, material science, modular engineering, and digital fabrication to move the theater industry toward a circular economy.
A comprehensive sequence on the physics and chemistry of chromatography, covering stationary and mobile phases, Rf value calculations, polarity, and forensic applications. Students progress from basic paper chromatography to thin-layer chromatography (TLC) in a series of inquiry-based labs.
A 9th-grade physics sequence where students act as forensic technicians, using chromatography to separate mixtures, calculate Retention Factor (Rf) values, and solve a forensic mystery. Students explore solubility, polarity, and real-world applications of chemical separation techniques.
A 5-lesson engineering sequence where 7th-grade students analyze contaminated water, investigate filtration materials, and design, build, and test multi-stage filtration systems to explore separation science.
A project-based sequence where 12th-grade students act as environmental engineers to design, test, and optimize a multi-stage separation protocol for a complex hazardous waste mixture. Students apply physical principles of density, solubility, and boiling points to isolate pure substances.
This sequence explores the physics of colloids, suspensions, and heterogeneous systems. Students investigate particle size scales, light scattering (Tyndall effect), fluid dynamics (Stokes' Law), and surface tension to understand how complex mixtures behave and how to engineer stable consumer products.
A quantitative exploration of mixtures and solutions where students use measurement to prove that mass is conserved even when substances dissolve or change state. Students progress from simple mixtures of solids to complex solutions and recovery through evaporation.
A project-based sequence where 5th-grade students act as environmental engineers to design, build, and test water filtration systems, applying concepts of mixtures and particle size to solve a real-world problem.
An engineering-focused unit where 8th-grade students design, build, and test water filtration systems, applying concepts of heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures to solve real-world water purification challenges.
An industrial engineering-focused sequence for 11th-grade physics investigating how physical properties (density, magnetism, conductivity) dictate large-scale separation methods in recycling, mining, and environmental cleanup. Students analyze the physics of centrifuges, eddy currents, and the economic trade-offs of engineering design.
This inquiry-driven sequence moves 11th-grade physics students from visible mixtures to the molecular level of solutions. Using paper and column chromatography as primary tools, students explore solubility, molecular affinity, and quantitative analysis (Rf values) within a forensic context.
A project-based unit where 6th-grade students design, test, and evaluate water filtration systems, applying concepts of mixtures and separation techniques.
A 5-lesson unit exploring homogeneous mixtures, solubility, and separation techniques like evaporation and chromatography, culminating in a forensic ink analysis case study.
A comprehensive workshop-style sequence for 6th-grade students to master the physical separation of heterogeneous mixtures. Students progress through sifting, magnetism, filtration, and decantation, culminating in a complex multi-step separation challenge.
A 5-lesson sequence for 6th-grade students connecting the Periodic Table to engineering and material science. Students explore how atomic structure determines macroscopic properties, research elements in technology, investigate carbon's versatility, and apply their knowledge to solve engineering design challenges.
A 5-lesson sequence for 6th-grade students focused on chemical reactivity and element families. Students explore valence electrons, alkali metals, halogens, and noble gases to understand why elements behave the way they do based on their atomic structure.
This sequence explores the Periodic Table as a logical map of the universe, moving from basic classification of matter to using the table as a predictive tool for scientific discovery. Students act as 'Elemental Cartographers' to uncover the patterns that govern the building blocks of matter.
A project-based unit where 7th-grade students act as materials engineers, exploring how the unique properties of elements on the Periodic Table are harnessed to create modern technology and solve future design challenges.
This 5-lesson sequence explores the 'personalities' of elements based on their group properties. Students move from basic classification of metals and nonmetals to predicting the reactivity and stability of specific chemical families using valence electron concepts.
This sequence guides 7th-grade students through the visualization of electron arrangements. From drawing Bohr models for the first 18 elements to mastering Lewis dot structures, students learn how an atom's 'address' on the periodic table reflects its electron configuration and influences its chemical properties and trends.
This sequence introduces students to the fundamental building blocks of matter and the logical organization of the Periodic Table. Students progress from subatomic particles to the predictive power of element classification.
This inquiry-based sequence explores periodic trends, chemical reactivity, and the organization of the Periodic Table. Students investigate valence electrons, element classification, families, and trends to predict the behavior of matter.
A comprehensive sequence for 8th-grade students exploring the internal structure of atoms. Students move from modeling subatomic particles to calculating atomic mass, constructing Bohr models, and investigating isotopes, culminating in the ability to decode periodic table tiles.
A project-based physics sequence exploring how periodic properties like conductivity and band gaps inform material science and engineering. Students learn about metals, semiconductors, alloys, and isotopes, culminating in a design challenge.
A comprehensive 11th-grade chemistry sequence exploring the periodic table through element families. Students investigate reactivity, physical states, and electron configurations across five key groups, from the violent alkali metals to the critical rare earth elements.
An inquiry-driven sequence for 11th-grade students to explore the physical forces behind periodic trends using data analysis and Coulombic principles. Students move from understanding atomic forces to predicting properties of unknown elements.
A comprehensive 11th-grade physics sequence exploring the quantum mechanical model of the atom, electron configurations, and the structural logic of the periodic table. Students progress from historical models to mastery of orbital filling rules and periodic blocks.
This sequence explores the practical application of the Periodic Table in modern technology, from smartphones to medical imaging. Students investigate the atomic properties of specific groups (Rare Earths, Metalloids, Isotopes) and analyze the geopolitical and ethical implications of our reliance on these materials.
A 10th-grade physics sequence that treats the Periodic Table as a logic puzzle. Students reconstruct the table's history, moving from atomic mass patterns to the modern atomic number organization through inquiry and prediction.
A 10th-grade physics sequence exploring the macroscopic chemical behaviors of the main group elements, connecting observable reactivity to electron configurations and group trends.
A comprehensive 10th-grade physics-based unit exploring periodic trends through the lens of Coulomb's Law and atomic data analysis. Students investigate atomic radius, ionization energy, and electronegativity to predict chemical behavior.
A comprehensive exploration of the quantum mechanical model, focusing on how electron configurations and orbital mechanics define the Periodic Table's structure. Students progress from basic atomic identity to predicting elemental properties based on quantum numbers.
A project-based unit exploring chemical families, transition metals, halogens, and noble gases through the lens of material science and engineering. Students investigate how atomic structure dictates real-world utility and conclude by designing elemental solutions for engineering challenges.
This sequence explores recurring patterns in the periodic table, including atomic radius, ionization energy, and electronegativity. Students will analyze data, use analogies, and visualize how atomic structure influences chemical properties and reactivity.
An inquiry-based exploration of matter classification, focusing on the physical properties of homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures. Students use particle modeling, the Tyndall effect, and solubility analysis to distinguish between solutions, colloids, and suspensions.
A conceptual 5-lesson sequence for 7th-grade science focusing on particle modeling to differentiate between pure substances and mixtures. Students use visualization and modeling to understand chemical vs. physical changes and the conservation of mass.
This 8th-grade sequence explores the particle-level interactions within mixtures, focusing on modeling the differences between pure substances and mixtures. Students use physical manipulatives, digital simulations, and classification workshops to master the concepts of concentration, saturation, and the microscopic structure of heterogeneous and homogeneous matter.
A comprehensive 6th-grade unit exploring the differences between pure substances and mixtures through inquiry, particle modeling, and laboratory investigations. Students progress from macroscopic observations to microscopic explanations of homogeneous and heterogeneous matter.
A hands-on chemistry sequence for 2nd graders using colored beads to model particle rearrangement and the fundamentals of balancing chemical equations. Students move from basic grouping to solving complex 'particle puzzles' that simulate conservation of mass.
An undergraduate-level exploration of solid-state crystallography, moving from real-space lattice geometry and packing efficiency to the mathematical abstraction of reciprocal space and X-ray diffraction analysis. Students master the geometric principles that govern material properties at the atomic scale.
This sequence bridges physics and chemistry to explore the geometric arrangements of atoms in solid matter. Students investigate crystal lattices, unit cells, and packing efficiency, understanding how microscopic geometry dictates macroscopic properties like density and conductivity.
This rigorous 10th-grade Earth Science sequence explores the chemical and physical foundations of geology. Students move from identifying mineral properties based on atomic structure to analyzing the processes of the rock cycle (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic) as snapshots of dynamic planetary systems.
A hands-on chemistry unit for 6th grade focused on the Law of Conservation of Mass. Students use physical manipulatives to model molecules and simulate chemical reactions to understand why equations must be balanced.
A 3rd-grade physics sequence where students use kinesthetic simulations and game-based learning to model how particle movement changes during phase transitions. Students 'become' the particles to understand how heat energy leads to transitions between solids, liquids, and gases.
This sequence introduces 6th-grade students to atomic structure, focusing on subatomic particles, atomic number, isotopes, and electron shells. Students progress from identifying fundamental particles to constructing complex Bohr models for the first eighteen elements of the periodic table.
Cette séquence pédagogique de 6 heures explore les mécanismes scientifiques de l'effet de serre, l'impact des activités humaines sur le climat et les enjeux futurs liés au réchauffement climatique. Elle est conçue pour les élèves de Première et Terminale dans le cadre de l'Enseignement Scientifique.
A specialized high school chemistry/biology integrated lesson exploring the biochemical differences between Archaea and Bacteria. Students analyze how ether bonds and lipid monolayers provide structural stability for survival in extreme thermal environments through modeling and chemical analysis.
A high-school level exploration of thermodynamics, focusing on the connection between entropy, enthalpy, and Gibbs Free Energy to predict chemical spontaneity.
A series of lessons focused on human-induced climate change, exploring the causes, effects, and potential solutions through data analysis and scientific inquiry.
A comprehensive workshop-based sequence exploring thermal separation techniques, from basic evaporation to industrial fractional distillation. Students master the physics of phase changes and boiling points to separate liquid mixtures.
This sequence explores how thermal energy is used to separate homogeneous mixtures. Students progress from understanding solubility and saturation to performing evaporation and distillation labs, ultimately connecting these laboratory skills to industrial applications like oil refining.
This sequence explores the thermodynamic principles governing the separation of mixtures through phase changes. Students analyze intermolecular forces, vapor pressure (Raoult's Law), fractional distillation, crystallization kinetics, and membrane-based desalination, bridging the gap between molecular physics and industrial applications.
A 2nd-grade science sequence exploring physical changes, solubility, and evaporation. Students investigate if dissolved solids can be recovered through evaporation, connecting classroom experiments to real-world salt harvesting.
This skill-building sequence focuses on the thermal properties of mixtures, specifically how boiling points and phase changes allow for separation via evaporation and distillation. Students explore the physics of vapor pressure and energy transfer required to separate a solvent from a solute.
An undergraduate-level sequence exploring the thermodynamic and physical principles of mixtures, covering entropy, enthalpy, phase equilibria, and practical separation techniques like distillation and recrystallization.
This sequence explores taphonomy, the study of how organic remains transition from the biosphere to the lithosphere. Students investigate the chemical and physical biases that determine what gets preserved, moving beyond simple burial to explore mineralization, replacement, and carbonization, culminating in a forensic analysis of fossil assemblages.
An inquiry-driven exploration of particle theory and phase changes for 4th-grade students. Learners investigate how heat energy influences particle movement across solids, liquids, and gases through hands-on simulations and data-driven experiments.
This inquiry-based sequence guides third-grade students through the observable processes of phase changes using water as a primary model. Students investigate solids, liquids, and gases, discovering how adding or removing heat energy causes reversible changes of state.
A collection of science and phonics resources designed for hands-on classroom activities.
A beginner science sequence where students explore the world of chemistry through everyday household items, focusing on observations, reactions, and the scientific method.
A unit exploring the properties of matter, focusing on how substances change state and form new materials through chemical reactions.
A 9th-grade physics sequence exploring the distinct properties of solutions, colloids, and suspensions based on particle size, stability, and light interaction.
This 9th-grade physics and chemistry sequence explores the classification of matter through physical properties. Students progress from macroscopic observations to microscopic particle diagrams, conducting labs to distinguish between pure substances, homogeneous mixtures, and heterogeneous mixtures using evidence-based reasoning.
A 5-lesson unit for 7th-grade science exploring industrial separation techniques through simulations, engineering challenges, and systems thinking. Students act as process engineers to solve real-world problems like recycling, oil spills, mining, and water scarcity.
A forensic-themed 7th-grade science sequence exploring homogeneous mixtures, solubility, chromatography, and evaporation to separate dissolved components.
This 5-lesson sequence introduces 1st-grade students to the concept of matter conservation. By observing dissolving solids, changing shapes, and chemical reactions in closed systems, students learn that matter persists even when its form or visibility changes.
An inquiry-based exploration of the three states of matter and how temperature changes cause materials to transition between solid, liquid, and gas. students will engage in hands-on labs involving melting, freezing, evaporation, and condensation to understand physical changes.
A 4th-grade science sequence exploring physical and chemical changes through the lens of reversibility and the conservation of matter. Students investigate how matter changes state, reacts chemically, and maintains its weight throughout these processes.
A comprehensive sequence for undergraduate chemistry students exploring the intersection of the Ideal Gas Law and stoichiometry, featuring real-world applications like airbag engineering and atmospheric science.
This project-based stoichiometry sequence explores industrial applications in automotive safety, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and environmental sustainability. Students apply chemical calculations to real-world engineering challenges, focusing on precision, safety, and economic efficiency.
A 12th-grade chemistry sequence where students act as safety engineers, using stoichiometry and gas laws to design and justify the chemical systems within automobile airbags.
A comprehensive 11th-grade chemistry sequence focusing on the mathematical framework of chemical reactions. Students progress from balancing equations and mole ratios to complex mass-mass, gas, and solution stoichiometry using dimensional analysis and a 'stoichiometric roadmap'.
This sequence establishes the mathematical foundation of chemistry by mastering dimensional analysis and mole-mass relationships. Students begin by reinforcing their understanding of balanced equations as the basis for mole ratios before progressing to complex multi-step conversions. The arc moves from ideal stoichiometric calculations to the introduction of limiting reactants, emphasizing the logic behind the algorithms.
A high-stakes chemistry sequence for 10th-grade students that applies stoichiometric principles to automotive safety engineering. Students analyze the chemical reactions in airbags, calculate gas production at STP, and perform safety audits on engineering specifications.
A foundational sequence for 10th-grade chemistry that guides students through the mathematical logic of stoichiometry. Students progress from balancing equations and writing mole ratios to performing complex mass, volume, and particle conversions using dimensional analysis.
A graduate-level exploration of advanced heat transfer, focusing on radiative transfer in participating media and nanoscale thermal physics. Students move from volumetric radiation to phonon transport and interfacial resistance, culminating in microscale thermal management simulations.
This sequence explores the thermodynamics of real matter, focusing on phase transitions, equations of state beyond the ideal gas law, and the physical properties of real gases and liquids. Students will transition from conceptual understanding of phase diagrams to rigorous mathematical modeling of non-ideal systems.
A comprehensive undergraduate-level sequence bridging the gap between microscopic particle dynamics and macroscopic thermodynamic properties. Students derive the Ideal Gas Law, explore the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution, apply the Equipartition Theorem, and conclude with a statistical interpretation of entropy.
A 2nd-grade science sequence investigating how solids dissolve in liquids to form solutions, moving from basic observations to the concept of saturation.
A comprehensive undergraduate sequence on the physicochemical principles of chromatography, covering thermodynamic migration theory, kinetic efficiency (Van Deemter), phase optimization, instrumentation (GC/HPLC), and quantitative analytical methods.
A comprehensive undergraduate-level sequence exploring the pharmacology, neurobiology, and public health implications of stimulant drugs, from molecular mechanisms to community intervention.
This sequence explores the quantum mechanical mechanisms and mathematical kinetics of radioactive decay. Students will master decay laws, solve multi-step decay chains, and investigate the physics of alpha, beta, and gamma transitions, culminating in an analysis of natural decay series and secular equilibrium.
A graduate-level series on simulating thermodynamic systems using Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics. Students progress from basic Metropolis sampling to advanced free energy calculations and phase equilibrium simulations, culminating in a full Lennard-Jones fluid project.
A graduate-level physics sequence exploring the thermodynamics of irreversible processes, including entropy production, Onsager relations, linear response theory, and modern fluctuation theorems. Students will learn to model systems far from equilibrium and apply stochastic thermodynamics to microscopic and biological systems.
A comprehensive 7th-grade physics sequence exploring the kinetic theory of matter. Students investigate how particle motion relates to temperature, thermal energy, phase changes, and thermal equilibrium through hands-on labs and modeling.
A comprehensive survey of advanced instrumentation used to measure reaction rates across vast timescales, from milliseconds to femtoseconds. Students explore the physical principles, experimental design, and data analysis techniques required to resolve fast chemical events.
A graduate-level module focused on the mathematical derivation and validation of complex reaction mechanisms using advanced kinetic approximations and modeling.
This graduate-level sequence explores the kinetic modeling of reactions on surfaces and within enzyme active sites. Students master adsorption isotherms, derive rate laws for heterogeneous mechanisms, analyze complex enzyme inhibition patterns, and apply the Sabatier principle to catalyst design.
This application-oriented sequence explores the critical role of catalysis in chemistry, biology, and industry. Students examine how catalysts alter reaction pathways to lower activation energy without being consumed, contrasting homogeneous and heterogeneous systems and diving into enzyme kinetics and industrial applications.
An undergraduate chemistry sequence exploring the step-by-step pathways of chemical reactions, from elementary steps and molecularity to advanced kinetic approximations like the Steady-State Approximation. Students learn to deduce and validate reaction mechanisms using experimental rate laws and potential energy profiles.
An undergraduate-level chemistry sequence focusing on the experimental design, analytical techniques, and data processing required to measure chemical reaction rates across various timescales.
This advanced chemistry sequence explores the principles of supramolecular assembly, focusing on the engineering of non-covalent interactions to create robust macroscopic structures. Students analyze interaction geometries, host-guest thermodynamics, self-assembly kinetics, crystal engineering, and dynamic combinatorial chemistry.
A project-based chemistry unit where students act as chemical engineers to explore reaction rates through the lens of industrial production, safety engineering, and food preservation. Students balance kinetic speed with safety and economic efficiency, culminating in a reactor design challenge.
This sequence introduces chemical equations through the analogy of sandwiches and snacks. Students learn about reactants, products, coefficients, and limiting reagents by following and writing 'recipe codes' to fill customer orders.
A 3rd-grade introductory chemistry sequence that uses mechanical systems (toy cars, pens) to teach the conservation of matter. Students explore 'inputs' and 'outputs' through disassembly, diagramming, and factory simulations to understand that matter is rearranged, not created or destroyed.
A game-based chemistry sequence for 3rd graders focusing on the mathematical symmetry of balancing equations. Students use visual puzzles, pan balances, and 'glued' shape groups to understand equilibrium and the logic of coefficients.
A chemistry unit for 3rd graders that uses a cooking analogy to teach the basics of reactants, products, and balancing chemical equations. Students progress from simple sandwich formulas to scaling recipes and identifying limiting ingredients.
A sequence for 3rd grade students to explore the Law of Conservation of Mass using building blocks as models. Students move from counting parts to understanding that matter is neither created nor destroyed, even when rearranged.
A 1st-grade chemistry sequence that uses construction blocks to introduce the Law of Conservation of Mass. Students learn that matter is neither created nor destroyed, only rearranged, through hands-on building, deconstructing, and inventorying.
A 1st-grade chemistry unit that uses the metaphor of sandwich-making and snack recipes to introduce chemical formulas, coefficients, and limiting reactants through simple math and visual patterns.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 7th-grade science focusing on the mechanics and logic of balancing chemical equations. Students progress from identifying parts of an equation to mastering systematic balancing strategies and error analysis through a blueprint-themed instructional arc.
A comprehensive unit for 6th-grade students on balancing chemical equations, moving from basic notation to advanced strategies using the T-chart method. Students develop a strong mathematical foundation in the Law of Conservation of Mass through structured practice and gamified challenges.
This 6th-grade chemistry sequence explores the law of conservation of mass through the lens of real-world biological and environmental reactions, including photosynthesis, respiration, and corrosion. Students learn to balance chemical equations by treating them as case studies of how matter cycles through the world.
A comprehensive undergraduate chemistry sequence focusing on the intersection of stoichiometric principles, industrial scaling, economic optimization, and green chemistry metrics. Students move from laboratory calculations to large-scale process design, evaluating efficiency through atom economy and E-factor analysis.
This sequence guides undergraduate students through the quantification of chemical reactions in aqueous solutions. From foundational molarity concepts to complex multi-step titration and precipitation analysis, students develop the analytical skills required for laboratory chemistry.
A comprehensive unit on limiting reactants, theoretical yield, excess reagents, and percent yield, connecting particle-level concepts to industrial applications. Students progress from conceptual analogies to complex mathematical modeling and process optimization.
A comprehensive undergraduate sequence on reaction stoichiometry, focusing on the mathematical frameworks of chemical quantitation. Students master mole ratios, dimensional analysis, mass-to-mass conversions, and liquid stoichiometry using a 'Roadmap' approach.
Focuses on high-precision quantitative analysis and experimental design. Students prepare for labs via pre-lab calculations, execute complex precipitation reactions, and use gravimetric analysis to determine composition, emphasizing the relationship between data and theory.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit on limiting reactants, theoretical yield, and percent yield analysis in chemistry. Students move from conceptual sandwich analogies to rigorous stoichiometry and inquiry-based laboratory experiments.
A scientific inquiry sequence for 3rd graders that explores the conservation of mass through hands-on experiments with mixing substances in closed and open systems. Students learn that matter is neither created nor destroyed, providing an empirical foundation for understanding balanced chemical equations.
This sequence connects the skill of balancing equations to real-world chemical phenomena, emphasizing that equations represent actual physical events. Students explore decoding word equations into formulas, investigate photosynthesis and combustion, and culminate in a creative storyboard project.
A 7th-grade chemistry unit that uses physical modeling to bridge the gap between tangible mass conservation and abstract chemical equation balancing. Students progress from weighing reactions to building molecular structures and finally mastering scientific notation.
A chemistry unit for upper elementary students focused on the science of mixtures and solutions through the relatable lens of a backyard picnic. Students explore vocabulary like solute, solvent, and saturation using video analysis and creative menu design.
This high school physics sequence explores the industrial scale-up of mixture separation techniques, focusing on the physics of centrifugation, magnetism, oil-water interactions, and reverse osmosis. Students evaluate trade-offs between efficiency, cost, and environmental impact through simulations and case studies.
An inquiry-based exploration of the classification of matter and the physical separation of mixtures, designed for 7th-grade students. This sequence progresses from conceptual classification to hands-on mechanical separation techniques.
A forensic-themed science unit where 5th-grade students explore mixtures and solubility. Through the technique of chromatography, they solve a mystery by separating pigments and analyzing how different solvents interact with matter.
This sequence guides students through the scientific process of distinguishing between physical changes, where matter changes form but not identity, and chemical changes that create new substances. The unit emphasizes the concept of reversibility versus permanent alteration, culminating in a hands-on lab performance task.
An advanced exploration of DNA biophysics, thermodynamics, and structural topology for graduate-level students, focusing on the dynamic physical properties of nucleic acids beyond the genetic code.
This sequence introduces 8th-grade students to atomic structure through historical models, subatomic particle properties, and isotope calculations. Students will use a blueprint-inspired approach to build, calculate, and analyze the fundamental building blocks of matter.
A lab-intensive sequence for 12th-grade chemistry focusing on the discrepancy between theoretical and actual yield. Students design a precipitation reaction, execute it with precision, and perform a rigorous error analysis to understand why real-world chemistry rarely matches mathematical predictions.
A 10th-grade chemistry unit investigating the discrepancies between theoretical calculations and experimental outcomes. Students explore yield types, conduct precipitation labs, and perform deep error analysis to understand why chemical reactions rarely produce 100% yield.
A 10th-grade chemistry sequence exploring limiting reactants through the lens of industrial efficiency. Students move from conceptual modeling with manipulatives to complex stoichiometric calculations and strategic resource management in a simulated chemical plant.
A 5-lesson 11th-grade chemistry sequence exploring the chemical mechanisms of ocean acidification and acid rain, from source tracing to engineering remediation solutions.
This sequence introduces the Ideal Gas Law (PV=nRT) by bridging gas mechanics with the concept of the mole. Students progress from Avogadro's Law to complex applications involving gas density, molar mass, and non-standard stoichiometry through engineering-themed challenges.
A comprehensive undergraduate chemistry sequence exploring the empirical and theoretical foundations of gas behavior, from basic pressure relationships to complex stoichiometric applications and Dalton's Law.
An advanced 12th-grade chemistry sequence exploring non-ideal gas behavior, partial pressures, and atmospheric applications through case studies like scuba diving and the greenhouse effect.
This sequence examines the complex geochemical and physical processes that transform organic remains into rock. Students explore preservation modes like permineralization and carbonization, analyze Lagerstätten sites, and simulate diagenetic environments to understand the fossil record's biases.
A 5-lesson sequence for 4th graders exploring observable indicators of chemical changes (temperature, color, gas, and precipitate) through a hands-on 'detective' framework. Students act as science investigators to identify how new substances are formed.
An undergraduate-level sequence exploring the physicochemical properties of DNA, covering nucleotide chemistry, thermodynamic stability, alternative helical conformations, topological constraints, and hierarchical packaging in chromatin.
A 5-lesson unit for 7th-grade students exploring the chemical composition of tobacco and e-cigarettes, focusing on toxicity, nicotine's origins as an insecticide, and environmental impacts.
An undergraduate-level module exploring the application of cellular transport principles to pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and the design of novel drug delivery systems. Students analyze chemical properties, membrane barriers, and engineering solutions for therapeutic delivery.
This advanced 12th-grade chemistry sequence explores the limits of static Lewis structures, introducing resonance and formal charge as tools to describe electron delocalization and molecular stability. Students will transition from simple bonding models to nuanced structural evaluations, ultimately applying these concepts to organic chemistry and acidity.
A 5-lesson unit exploring the critical role of three-dimensional molecular geometry in biological systems, smell, enzymes, medicine, and protein folding. Students investigate how shape dictates function through case studies, simulations, and a design challenge.
An advanced chemistry sequence focused on mastering inorganic nomenclature through gamified, pattern-based learning. Students progress from binary systems to polyatomic ions, acids, and hydrates, culminating in a synthesis escape room challenge.
A comprehensive sequence for undergraduate chemistry students to master IUPAC inorganic nomenclature, progressing from binary compounds to polyatomic systems, acids, and hydrates.
A comprehensive 9th-grade chemistry sequence on naming acids, classifying binary and oxyacids, and applying this knowledge to laboratory safety and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Students progress from pattern recognition to practical safety applications.
A project-based unit connecting chemistry nomenclature to real-world household products. Students decode chemical names, analyze safety data, and debunk marketing myths to create a comprehensive Consumer Chemical Guide.
A comprehensive unit for 10th-grade chemistry focusing on the nomenclature of covalent compounds and acids. Students learn to distinguish between different bonding types and apply the specific naming conventions for molecular substances, binary acids, and oxyacids, concluding with a real-world application of household chemical analysis.
This sequence guides 11th-grade chemistry students through the systematic nomenclature of acids (binary and oxyacids) and hydrates. Students connect naming conventions to chemical structure and physical properties through inquiry, mnemonic games, and laboratory observations.
An undergraduate-level dive into protein structural biology and enzymology. Students move from the fundamental chemistry of amino acids to the complex thermodynamics of protein folding and the mathematical modeling of enzyme kinetics.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit exploring the relationship between protein structure and function, from amino acid chains to enzymatic catalysis and denaturation.
This sequence bridges the gap between abstract geometry and physical law by introducing group theory as a tool for analyzing physical systems. Students classify shapes, translate operations into matrix algebra, derive conservation laws via Noether's Theorem, and apply symmetry to quantum selection rules.
A comprehensive 12th-grade inquiry into the biological and neurological mechanisms of stimulant drugs, focusing on neurotransmitter disruption, cardiovascular stress, and long-term brain remodeling.
This sequence connects atomic structure to observable light phenomena. Students explore wave-particle duality, energy quantization, and spectral fingerprints to understand how spectroscopy reveals the internal architecture of elements and the composition of the universe.
This advanced physics sequence explores the f-block elements and the frontiers of the periodic table. Students investigate the lanthanide contraction, nuclear stability, and the profound impact of relativistic effects on chemical properties at high atomic numbers, culminating in an analysis of the theoretical limits of matter and the 'Island of Stability'.
This advanced sequence explores why main group elements often deviate from expected periodic trends. Students will investigate the uniqueness of the second period, diagonal relationships, the inert pair effect, electron-deficient bonding, and the modern debate surrounding hypervalency.
This undergraduate-level chemistry sequence explores the unique properties of d-block elements, focusing on coordination chemistry, Crystal Field Theory, and the origins of magnetism and color in transition metal complexes. Students move from electronic foundations to industrial applications in catalysis.
This sequence grounds the structure of the Periodic Table in the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics. Students explore quantum numbers, orbital geometry, electron spin, shielding effects, and spectroscopic validation to understand why the elements are organized as they are.
An undergraduate-level physics sequence exploring periodic trends through data analysis, computational modeling, and thermodynamic principles to predict material behavior.
This sequence explores the physical limits of the periodic table, nuclear stability, and the synthesis of transuranium elements. Students analyze nuclear forces, decay mechanisms, and the theoretical 'Island of Stability' to understand the boundaries of matter.
This sequence explores the physics of atomic spectroscopy, linking electron transitions to the emission and absorption of light. Students investigate how spectral lines serve as unique chemical fingerprints, allowing scientists to identify elements in laboratory samples and distant stars alike.
An advanced physics sequence exploring the engineering applications of periodic properties. Students investigate band theory, semiconductor doping, magnetic domains, and alloy formation to solve material science challenges.
This 12th-grade physics sequence explores how Coulomb's Law and electrostatic forces govern periodic trends. Students analyze Effective Nuclear Charge (Zeff), atomic radii, ionization energies, and electronegativity to understand the underlying physical principles of chemical behavior.
This sequence explores the transition from classical to quantum physics through the lens of atomic structure. Students will investigate the limitations of the Bohr model, the four quantum numbers, orbital geometry, and the principles governing electron configurations to understand the periodic table's organization.
A 5-lesson sequence for 7th-grade students exploring the relationship between atomic structure and the periodic table. Students will master electron configurations, Bohr models, Lewis dot structures, and the octet rule to understand chemical reactivity and bonding.
This sequence explores the subatomic level of matter, from historical models to the calculations of mass and charge. Students will master the relationship between protons, neutrons, and electrons and how they define an element's identity.
An inquiry-driven physics sequence exploring visible light, refraction, color theory, spectroscopy, and optics. Students investigate how light interacts with matter and how these interactions shape our perception of reality.
An 8th-grade science sequence exploring homogeneous mixtures through the lens of forensic science, covering solubility, chromatography, and quantitative Rf analysis.
A 4th-grade Project-Based Learning sequence exploring physical and chemical changes through the lens of food science and 'Kitchen Chemistry'. Students investigate mixtures, gas production in baking, heat-induced reactions, and food preservation to understand the science behind cooking.
A graduate-level sequence exploring the quantum mechanics and statistical kinetics of radioactive decay, from theoretical derivations of transition rates to the practical physics of radiation-matter interaction and detection.
An advanced physics sequence for 12th-grade students focusing on the mathematical modeling of radioactive decay, from atomic mechanisms to radiometric dating. Students explore alpha, beta, and gamma decay, simulate randomness, derive exponential laws, and apply these concepts to determine the age of geological samples.
A 5th-grade inquiry-based sequence exploring the relationship between thermal energy and particle motion. Students move from modeling physical states to explaining thermal expansion and kinetic energy.
A comprehensive undergraduate-level sequence exploring the structural biology and kinetics of membrane transport proteins, ranging from simple facilitated diffusion to complex active transport mechanisms and their roles in human disease.
A graduate-level sequence exploring computational tools for predicting reaction kinetics, including Potential Energy Surfaces, RRKM theory, microkinetic modeling, and Kinetic Monte Carlo methods.
An advanced graduate-level module bridging classical kinetics with statistical mechanics. Students derive Transition State Theory, explore potential energy surfaces, and analyze complex effects like solvent dynamics, kinetic isotope effects, and quantum tunneling.
A comprehensive undergraduate chemistry sequence exploring the microscopic mechanisms of reaction rates. Students transition from basic collision theory to advanced Arrhenius analysis and transition state theory, understanding the energetic and geometric requirements of chemical change.
A rigorous undergraduate sequence on chemical kinetics, covering reaction rates, differential and integrated rate laws, half-lives, and pseudo-order approximations through mathematical derivation and data analysis.
This sequence explores chemical kinetics through the lens of graphical analysis. Students will master Potential Energy diagrams, visualize the impact of catalysts, and perform quantitative rate calculations using average and instantaneous methods.
A project-based chemistry sequence where students act as process engineers to optimize chemical reaction rates. They balance collision theory variables with economic and safety constraints to design the most efficient industrial process.
This sequence explores the special role of catalysts and inhibitors in both industrial chemistry and biological systems. Students move beyond simple kinetics to understand how alternative reaction pathways lower activation energy without being consumed. The learning arc bridges the gap between inorganic catalysts and organic enzymes, concluding with a case study analysis of how these agents are critical for life and modern manufacturing.
An advanced undergraduate sequence exploring the transition of organic material into the fossil record. Students analyze taphonomic filters, geochemical preservation mechanisms, and biostratigraphic principles to reconstruct ancient environments.
An inquiry-driven 7th-grade sequence where students reconstruct the logic of the Periodic Table through sorting activities, pattern recognition, and predictive reasoning. Students explore groups, periods, element classifications, and decoding chemical symbols.
A comprehensive biology sequence for 9th-grade students focusing on the chemistry of phospholipids, the structure of the fluid mosaic model, and the mechanics of facilitated diffusion and specific transport proteins. Students progress from chemical fundamentals to complex system modeling and critical analysis of biological representations.
This graduate-level sequence focuses on the application of symmetry selection rules, 2D NMR techniques (NOE), and fragmentation mechanisms to determine the 3D structure and stereochemistry of complex molecules. Students move beyond basic spectral interpretation to synthesize data from multiple spectroscopic platforms to defend molecular geometry.
A deep dive into chromatography as a method for separating complex homogeneous mixtures based on differential affinity. Students explore the physics of adsorption and capillary action, moving from paper chromatography to interpreting data from Gas Chromatography (GC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
Students reconstruct the discovery of DNA's structure by analyzing historical data and scientific contributions, from Chargaff's ratios to 3D modeling.
A hands-on, lab-focused sequence where students extract tangible DNA from biological material. Students learn the chemistry behind cell lysis, protein removal, and DNA precipitation, culminating in a wet-lab extraction and analysis of results.
