I wanted an activity for students that would get them thinking about the shapes of molecules – and how they could connect this to their prior knowledge of Lewis diagrams and chemical bonding. I use a CPGS model in my classroom where students work in group with defined roles to assure accountability (recorder, speaker, motivator/time checker).
Other Resources:
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/molecule-shapes
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Teacher Demonstration
Chemists are constantly faced with the daunting task of counting large numbers of items, specifically atoms, ions, molecules and compounds. This task is made even more difficult by the fact that not... read more
Categories: Lab/Student Activity
This activity was developed for the Earth and Space Science strand (Earth's Dynamic Climate) of the grade 10 Science, Applied course. It was designed to identify the principal components of Earth's... read more
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This game is great to use as a review tool for students enrolled in SBI4U. It applies to the Protein Synthesis chapter of the Molecular Genetics unit and addresses expectations D2.1, D2.4, D3.2 and... read more