Physics Labs I've Written I wrote these labs to use with my own weekly science classes for homeschoolers. I don't have time to write a whole curriculum at this point, just a few basic labs. The downloads below include both text and activities. Just start reading and then follow the activity...
Purpose of activity: To learn how combustion of fuel and air is used to power a piston in a combustion engine. TO SEE HOW THE PROJECT WORKS, HERE IS AN ANIMATION ONE OF MY STUDENTS DID: https://youtu.be/y4CPzM6A1wE Target age group: ages 9-14 Description of activity: This is a cut-and-assemble project where students make a paper...
Organic Molecules Card Game Purpose of game: To reinforce the concept of how atoms combine with carbon to make organic molecules, with special attention to how many bonds each type of atom can make (carbon can make four, hydrogen only one, etc.) Target age group: ages 9 and up (you could even use it...
Periodic Table pillowcase pattern Purpose of activity: Yet another way to "play" with the Periodic Table and become even more familiar with it! Target age group: any Description of activity: Use a pattern inside the pillowcase so you don't have to draw the boxes from scratch. You don't have to worry about getting your lines straight. Use...
"Element Connections" Purpose of game: To review information about the Periodic Table and the elements. This is best done as a review game at the end of a unit, when you have already taught about atomic numbers and weights, family groups on the Table (alkali metals, transition metals, etc.), and some basic...
Purpose of game: To become familiar with the chemical elements (names, symbols, what they are used for) Target age group: Ages 8-14 Description: There is one card for every element on the Periodic Table. The card gives basic information about the element, including what it is used for. Each player is dealt a hand of...
Purpose of the game: To learn about the arrangement of the elements on the Periodic Table, and to review the idea of valence. As they play, the students will notice certain patterns, such as the fact that all the elements with similar valencies are in the same column. Target age group: ages 8-15 Description...
Pennsylvania Geology Game Purpose of game: To learn about the geography, rocks, minerals and natural resources of Pennsylvania. Target age group: 10 to 13, but high schoolers would enjoy it, too. Number of players: 2 to 4 (for more players, just make more copies of the game) Time to assemble: Allow at least 20 minutes (not including...
"The Rock Hopping Game" (a board game about famous large rocks) Purpose of game: To have fun learning about some famous rocks around the world and to learn some geography along the way, too. Target age group: any age Time needed: anywhere from 15 minutes to 45 mintues, depending on number of players and number of...
"Make Five" a game about mineral chemical formulas Purpose of activity: To learn the chemical formulas for some common minerals. Target age group: any, but ideal for ages 9-13 Description of activity: A card/dice game. Players roll three dice marked with element symbols. If they roll the elements required to make one of the minerals, they...
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