Saturday, September 09, 2006

Peachstar Classroom - Chemistry links

Here are a number of links that coincide with the way that I deliver my chemistry curriculum. Peachstar Classroom is the foundation to my organization, but the links will go into many other websites to locate resource that will be of benefit to students. Enjoy!

Chemistry is organized into 15 units including:
  1. Introduction to Chemistry
  2. Matter
  3. Atomic Theory
  4. Periodic Table
  5. Bonding
  6. Chemical Formulas
  7. Mass Relationship
  8. Stoichiometry
  9. Gases
  10. Solutions
  11. Acids, Bases, and Salts
  12. Reaction Rates and Equilibrium
  13. Thermochemistry
  14. Redox
  15. Nuclear Chemistry

Unit 1 – Introduction

1-1 Scientific Method

1-2 Scientific Method

1-3 Scientific Notation

1-4 Metric Prefixes and Conversions

Relax…

Unit 2 – Matter

2-1 Physical/Chemical Properties and Changes

2-2 Classification of Matter

2-3 Separation of Matter


Unit 3 – Atom

3-1 History of the Atomic Theory

3-2 Structure of the Atom

3-3 Electrons in the Atom

3-4 Electron Distributions

Unit 4 – Periodic Table

4-1 History of the Periodic Table

4-2 Organization of the Periodic Table

4-3 Trends on the Periodic Table

Unit 5 – Bonding

5-1 Introduction to Bonding

5-2 The World is Not Enough – Bonding Part II

5-3 Molecular Geometry

Unit 6 Formulas and Equations

6-1 Writing Ionic Formulas

6-2 Writing Molecular Formulas and an Introduction to Organic Molecules

Organic Chemistry

6-3 Naming Compounds

6-4 Word Equations and Balancing

6-5 Types of Reactions

Unit 7 – Mass Relationship

7-1 Introduction to the Mole and Molar Mass

7-2 Percent Composition and Empirical Formula

7-3 Molecular Formulas and Hydrates

Unit 8 – Stoichiometry

8-1 Mole-Mole & Mass-Mole Stoichiometry Problems

8-2 Mass-Mass Stoichiometry Problems and Percent Yield

Example of Stoichiometry – Car air bags

8-3 Limiting Reactants

Unit 9 – Gas Laws

9-1 Kinetic Theory, Atmospheric Pressure, Gas Pressure

9-2 Boyle’s Law and Charles’ Law

Solids and Liquids

Unit 10 – Solutions

10-1 Solutions – A Special Type of Mixture

10-2 Solubility

10-3 Molarity and Colligative Properties

9-3 More about the Behavior of Gases

Unit 11 – Acid, Base, Salt

11-1 Introduction to Acids, Bases, and Salts

Acids and bases - Mr. Guch
Acids and Bases - Thinkquest 10429
Acids and Bases -- from Eric Weisstein's World of Chemistry
Chemistry_Acid_Base_Worksheet
CHEMystery Acids and Bases
CHP - Acids and Bases
GILBERT NEWTON LEWIS
http--www.mhhe.com-physsci-chemistry-essentialchemistry-flash-acid13.swf
Self-Ionization of Water
Svante August Arrhenius - biography
SVANTE AUGUST ARRHENIUS

11-2 Indicators and the pH scale
Clinical Correlates of pH Levels Problem Set
Exponents
Miami Museum of Science-The pH Factor
pH Calculations-Homework
pH Calculations
Solutions of acids and bases calculationa
Solutions of acids and bases

11-3 Neutralization Reactions

Unit 12 – Reaction Rates and Equilibrium

12-1 Reactions Rates

12-2 LeChatelier’s Principle, Keq

Unit 13 – Thermochemistry

Unit 14 – Redox

Unit 15 – Nuclear Chemistry

Saturday, August 26, 2006

Forensic sciences

Last academic year, I started watching CSI for the first time and did so at the beginning (Season One - Los Vegas). The show utilizes sensationalism for mainstream popularity - but seems genuinely interested in science and thus teaches the audience about forensic science as the series proceeds.

Official site:
CBS - CSI: Criminal Investigation Investigation

Other links:
Forensics - Wikipedia
American Academy of Forensic Sciences

Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Here are some sites that I found with great chemistry cartoons:
Nearing Zero
Mr. Seiler.org
CooperToons
Science Cartoons Plus - S. Harris Chemistry Cartoons
Cartoon Stock
The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry - available for ordering
Cartoonist Group
Mr. Brügge's Eighth Graders

Entertainment and Fun:
Links for Chemists - Topics - Chemical Entertainment and Humor
Other - The Catalysts
Humor - General Chemistry: starting points for students