Resources for Chemistry Teachers!
Ten Resources that Teachers can use in the Classroom!
Chemistry in Comics!
Relating abstract concepts, such as elements that are at the atomic level, can be difficult for students to understand. This website, the link is below, gives students the opportunity to see a particular element used in a comic book! Everyone knows that Kryptonite is used in Superman, but are there any other elements used? This website shows what comics they are used with the goal of engaging your students. Pretty neat!
The "Atoms" Family
Need an interactive site for your chemistry students to explore a variety of concepts? The Atoms Family has plenty of resources for your students! Below is the link:
Curious about Mars?
Do your students ever get curious about what else is there outside of this world? Let them explore another world in Mars using the "Mars Science Laboratory". Below is a link and a sample video.
Meow!
Everyone loves cats! Get your students to engage in the a myriad of concepts about big cats! Below is the link.
'Merica!
What else does everyone love? The bald eagle of course! Let your students explore them here! Below is the link.
Jurassic Park!
Another animal that interests your students? How about dinosaurs?! Let your students explore them here! Below is the link.
Science Experiments from Youtube!
Dry Ice ERUPTIONS! How to Create Experimental Explosions! - Joe Genius
Fire Water Balloon - Cool Science Experiment
Physics Experiments That You Can Do at Home : Physics, Chemistry & More Sciences
Chemistry Experiment: Lava lamp
7 Simple Science Tricks With Household Items
Grrr!
Is there anything scarier than bears? Of course not! Bears are terrifying! However, bears are interesting creatures that some students would be interested in investigating. The link below gives students the chance to learn more about bears!
http://www.nwf.org/wildlife/wildlife-library/mammals/grizzly-bear.aspx
The Wonders up in the Sky
Ever look up in the sky and see pictures forming from the stars? These are called constellations. In Astro Viewer, your students can have the opportunity to interact with the night sky and learn more about it. The link is below
Magnet Fun!
Magnetism can be a difficult and frustrating concept to learn. Using the Cool Magnet Man website, your students will be "attracted" to the unique experiments and enthusiasm this site has to offer. The link is below.
http://www.coolmagnetman.com/magindex.htm
Find your own resource!
Ever have trouble finding material to explain a tough concept in science? http://www.chemistryguide.org/ gives you a myriad of resources to use to fit your needs!
WHAT IS IT?
Are you curious about what components make up everyday products? I know I am and your students are just as curious as you are! This website, http://pubs.acs.org/cen/whatstuff/stuff.html, gives students the opportunity to investigate what chemicals are in stuff they see and/or use in everyday life.
Boring to Exploring!
Students get bored with you lecturing all the time. Give them the chance to watch cool science things happen! Seeing things, such as explosions, will help engage the students in various topics. Check it out! The link is below: