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Physical science resources for Easel Activities and for staff
Mini lab: Introduction to Chemical Bonding: Comparing Bond Strength of Compounds
Use this easy but meaninful activity to introudce ionic and covalent bonds to students. Students use simple compounds (sugar and salt) to observe first hand how the type of bond impacts properties of substances. Because it is so effective, I use this activity every year. It really helps my students understand physical and chemical peoperties so much better than lecture alone. Teacher answer key is provided! Make teaching easier! Get the entire Chemistry Unit 7 Growing Bundle: Formation and
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Isotopes and Ion Practice Worksheet; EDITABLE, GOOGLE *Key Included* w/ old pdfs
In this practice worksheet students will demonstrate understanding of isotopes and ions. This should be used after the PhET simulation (or similar investigation) on isotope and ions.Materials needed: none.Reformatted for 2022 as a Google Doc!Older PDF version is included in the G-Drive directory.KEY INCLUDED in G-Drive directory. Feel free to edit as needed and share with your students in whatever form you wish.If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.Thanks for looking. Stay Strong!htt
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Atomic Theory and Nuclear Chemistry Bundle
VSEPR Theory Lewis Structures, Polarity, and Molecular Shape Practice Worsheet
Help students understand how to draw Lewis structures, understand molecular geometry, and the polar nature of ionic and covalent bonds. In this well-designed practice worksheeet students will:Write the correct name for given chemical formulaDraw the Lewis structure for each compoundCalculate the ionic and covalent nature of each compound using electronegativityDetermine the bond angle, molecular shape, and hybrid orbital for compondIn a 10 problem data table format, this assignment is easy to g
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Basic and Advanced TinkerCAD Handouts
3D printing is coming to your classroom! TinkerCAD is a free CAD resource that you can quickly use as a class or individual to produce simple objects for 3D printing!Teachers can set up a class in TinkerCAD to quickly import files, and students can export files to 3D print on the schools 3D printer or at a local library. This set of handouts covers the basic controls of TinkerCAD, as well as the advanced features and design methods for your advanced students. This set of handouts includes dual e
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: TinkerCAD 3D Printing Lesson Bundle
Balancing Nuclear Equations Practice Worksheet; EDITABLE, GOOGLE *Key Included*
In this practice worksheet students will demonstrate balancing nuclear equations for mass and charge and then identifying the reaction as alpha, beta, or neutron decay.Materials needed: noneReformatted for 2022 as a Google Doc!Older PDF version is included in the G-Drive directory.KEY INCLUDED in G-Drive directory. Feel free to edit as needed and share with your students in whatever form you wish.If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.Thanks for looking. Stay Strong!https://www.youtube
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Atomic Theory and Nuclear Chemistry Bundle
Bonding Models Molecule Polarity PhET Simulation ; EDITABLE, *Key Included*
In this PhET simulation students will investigate how polar bonds affect the polarity of molecules, how those polar molecules react to an electric field. Students will draw Lewis structures, identify molecular polarity, and finally predict if the substance will dissolve in water based upon its polarity. Materials needed: PhET websiteFreely editable Google Doc!Older PDF version is included in the G-Drive directory.KEY INCLUDED in G-Drive directory. Feel free to edit as needed and share with your
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Bonding Models Molecular Polarity and Geometry Chemistry Bundle
Build an Atom PhET Simulation Isotopes, Ions, Nuclear; EDITABLE, GOOGLE *Key Inc
In this simulation students will build atoms, isotopes, and ions in PhET's "Build An Atom" PhET simulation. Students will investigate the neutron-proton ratio and its effect on nuclear stability, the proton-electron ratio as it relates to ions, and the identities of isotopes.Materials needed: PhET website.Freely editable Google Doc!Older PDF version is included in the G-Drive directory.KEY INCLUDED in G-Drive directory. Feel free to edit as needed and share with your students in whatever form y
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Atomic Theory and Nuclear Chemistry Bundle
Virtual Lab: Simulating Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment (Nuclear Radiation)
Introduction:Ernest Rutherford’s atomic theory describes the atom with a central positive nucleus surrounded by negative orbiting electrons. This model suggested that most of the mass of the atom was contained in the small nucleus, and that the rest of the atom was mostly empty space. Rutherford came to this conclusion following the results of his famous gold foil experiment. This experiment involved the firing of radioactive particles through minutely thin gold metal foils and detecting them us
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Chemistry Activity and Worksheet Set
Newton's Laws Word Search - Print or Highlight Remotely - Distance Learning
This word search can be either be printed or completed interactively with the highlight function. Partial Word Bank: Acceleration, Body at Rest, Body in Motion, Direction, Dynamics, Equal but Opposite, Falling Apple, Equilibrant, Equilibrium, Force, Net Force, Gravitational, Inertia, Mass, Net Force, Newtons, Principia, Push, Pull, Reaction, Resultant, Weight, Woolsthorpe (28 words) If you like this puzzle try "Hooked on Science Puzzles" a unique collection of 60 science puzzle for your classr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Collisions in 1 Dimension Momentum PhET SIM, EDITABLE, *Key Included* w/old pdf
In this PhET simulation students observe the conservation of momentum in elastic and inelastic linear collisions. Conservation or loss of energy is emphasized. Please note that I limit my instruction in first-year physics to linear collisions only, but the simulation handles 2D collisions just fine.Materials needed: PhET websiteFreely editable Google Doc!Older PDF version is included in the G-Drive directory.KEY INCLUDED in G-Drive directory. Feel free to edit as needed and share with your stu
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: All Bires' Physics Resources EDITABLE, *Key Included* w/ pdfs
Moving Man Linear Motion PhET Simulation ; EDITABLE, *Key Included* w/ old pdfs
In this classic PhET simulation students will investigate acceleration, velocity, and displacement in one dimension.Materials needed: PhET website. Please note this simulation requires a JAVA emulator CHEERPJ (as of March 2022)Freely editable Google Doc!Older PDF version is included in the G-Drive directory.KEY INCLUDED in G-Drive directory. Feel free to edit as needed and share with your students in whatever form you wish.If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.Thanks for looking. Sta
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: All Bires' Physics Resources EDITABLE, *Key Included* w/ pdfs
Electron Configuration Noble Gas Shorthand Practice ; EDITABLE, *Key Included*
In this practice worksheet students will write electron configurations and noble-gas shorthand configurations.Materials needed: noneReformatted for 2022 as a Google Doc!Older PDF version is included in the G-Drive directory.KEY INCLUDED in G-Drive directory. Feel free to edit as needed and share with your students in whatever form you wish.If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.Thanks for looking. Stay Strong!https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristopherBiresBoulderCityHShttps://www.teacherspa
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Mirrors Lenses Ray Diagrams Optics Reflection Refraction Worksheets *4 Pages*
Update 4/2024: Video guide for Crash Course Physics #38 (ray optics) and #41 (Optical Instruments) added. I've also added reformatted practice worksheets that work better with Teachermade. These are all in the bundled Google Drive directory for no additional costs or purchase needed.What will students do with this activity:In these FOUR worksheets students will practice ray diagraming mirrors and lenses and using the mirror (and thin lens maker) equations to solve for image height, distance, a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: All Bires' Physics Resources EDITABLE, *Key Included* w/ pdfs
The Ramp Forces on Inclined Planes PhET Simulation ; EDITABLE, *Key Included*
Please note that as of summer 2023 this simulation is JAVA and must be run inside the CheerpJ emulator on the PhET website.In this PhET simulation students will observe force down-the-plane (parallel force), normal force, and friction force as they relate to the applied force and angle of inclined plane. Is there an angle at which the parallel force exactly equals the friction force up the plane? This makes an excellent introduction activity before doing a practical inquiry investigation into
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: All Bires' Physics Resources EDITABLE, *Key Included* w/ pdfs
Acid Base Strong and Weak PhET Simulation ; EDITABLE, *Key Included* w/ old pdfs
In this PhET Simulation students will learn about properties of strong and weak acids and bases. Students will learn about how the strength of weak acids and bases affects their solutions pH and differs from those of strong acids and bases. Materials needed: PhET website. Fully editable Google Doc!Older PDF version is included in the G-Drive directory.KEY INCLUDED in G-Drive directory. Feel free to edit as needed and share with your students in whatever form you wish.If you have any questions,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Acid Base All Resources Bundle
Half Life Dating Game PhET Simulation; EDITABLE, GOOGLE *Key Included* w/ pdfs
In this simulation students will investigate nuclear decay, half life, decay curves, and radio-dating using the PhET simulation.Materials needed: PhET website.Freely editable Google Doc!Older PDF version is included in the G-Drive directory.KEY INCLUDED in G-Drive directory. Feel free to edit as needed and share with your students in whatever form you wish.If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.Thanks for looking. Stay Strong!https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristopherBiresBoulderCityHShttps
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Atomic Theory and Nuclear Chemistry Bundle
Vector Addition and Ladybug PhET SIMs ; EDITABLE, *Key Included* w/ pdfs
*These are TWO new sim activities for the Vector Addition PhET sim: Graphical Method and Mathematical Method. These two activities are INCLUDED in this (the older, JAVA Ladybug Vectors) product. This product is now THREE separate activities although the two new activities can replace the older Ladybug activity.*In this PhET simulation students add vectors through both the qualitative addition method and vector components method. Students then observe the acceleration and velocity vectors of o
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: All Bires' Physics Resources EDITABLE, *Key Included* w/ pdfs
Mole Ratios and Stoichiometry PhET Simulation ; EDITABLE, GOOGLE *Key, Included*
In this PhET simulation students will investigate mole-mole relationships as the basis for stoichiometry. Students will investigate the idea of limiting and excess reactants as well as calculate product formed and remaining excess reactant.Materials needed: PhET websiteClass Discussion while working on the simulation (2020):https://youtu.be/1eWeHCNri_Ihttps://youtu.be/TMpbX437bMwFreely editable Google Doc!Older PDF version is included in the G-Drive directory.KEY INCLUDED in G-Drive directory.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Stoichiometry Labs Simulations and Worksheets Chemistry Bundle
Elenco Snap Circuits Lab ; EDITABLE, *Key Included* w/ old pdfs
In this engaging lab students will use Elenco's Snap Circuits to assemble simple and complex circuits and measure current and potential at several points. Students will then be asked to draw conclusions about how changes in the circuit affect potential, current, and power in a circuit. This lab takes two or three class days, but students may want additional time to play with the circuit kits.Materials needed: Elenco's Snap Circuits Kit, purchasable on amazon, toy stores, and from science suppl
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: All Bires' Physics Resources EDITABLE, *Key Included* w/ pdfs
Speed of Sound Lab (Classic Closed-pipe Resonance) EDITABLE, GOOGLE *Key Incld*
UPDATED 2024 for open-pipe resonance with Boomwackers.In this classic lab of sending a sound waves down a PVC pipe against a water wall to create closed-pipe resonance students will measure the speed of sound in the vibrating air column with water acting as the more-dense closed end.Materials needed: tuning forks, 1", 1 1/4", or 1 1/2" thin-wall PVC pipe cut to about 35 cm and graduated from one end at 1 cm intervals. I found doing this with a sharpie marker worked great. Also, you will need a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: All Bires' Physics Resources EDITABLE, *Key Included* w/ pdfs
Chemical Equilibrium LeChatelier's Principle 5-page Worksheet Packet; EDITABLE
This is a 5-page packet of worksheets covering chemical equilibrium and LeChatelier's principle. 4/2022 I've combined all my worksheets together into a single G-Drive directory and offered it as a single, discounted item. I've found this simplifies things for me and for teachers on TPT. Thank you Materials needed: none Reformatted for 2022 as an editable Google Doc!Older PDF versions are included in the G-Drive directory.KEYS INCLUDED in G-Drive directory. Feel free to edit as needed and sha
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Chemical and Physical Equilibrium Resource Bundle
Power Pulleys Work and Power Lab; EDITABLE, *Key Included* w/ old pdfs
This gets students out of their seats and burning calories! In this high-energy investigation students attempt to raise a hook mass connected over a wood dowel as fast as possible and measure their power output.Materials needed: 1" wood dowels with holes drilled in the middle and then string or twine run through the hole. If you would like more information, or a set built for you, please email me.Reformatted for 2022 as a Google Doc!Older PDF version is included in the G-Drive directory.KEY IN
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: All Bires' Physics Resources EDITABLE, *Key Included* w/ pdfs
Energy Skate Park PhET Sim ; EDITABLE, *Key Included* w/ old pdfs *UPDATED 2022*
*Updated in 2022* This has been completely rewritten for the new Energy Skate Park PhET SIM. The conclusion exercises are the same but the lab procedures require students to do more graphing and observe thermal energy more precisely.In this excellent PhET simulation students observe the conservation of energy of a skater traveling in parabolic paths. Students will draw conclusions about how potential energy can be converted to kinetic and sometimes lost to thermal energy from friction.Materi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: All Bires' Physics Resources EDITABLE, *Key Included* w/ pdfs
Covalent Compounds: Writing Names and Formulas Practice and Review Worksheet
Use this simple 20 problem practice worksheeet to help students learn how to write formulas for and name covalent compounds. Teacher answe key is provided! Use this simple reviw alone or with the Chemistry Unit 7: Lesson Plan: Formation and Nature of Ionic Compounds!Teacher answer key is provided! Make teaching easier! Get the entire Chemistry Unit 7 Growing Bundle: Formation and Nature of Chemical Bonding (shown below).ObjectivesWrite the formula for covalent compounds.Write the correct n
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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