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HS, Chemistry Std 1:    Differentiate among pure substances, mixtures, elements, and compounds.  Lesson Plans: Carbon: Structure Matters To explore the molecular structure of matter and how it can affect the physical characteristics of a specific material. Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures To distinguish and describe the three types of matter: elements, compounds, mixtures. The Three States of Matter Compare the properties of different states of matter.  Adjust this activity to meet grade level. The Chemistry Of Colors To identify the elements in common pigments used in paintings and to use chemical reactions to produce some of these colored pigments. The Chemistry Of Soap To make soap and understand how it cleans. Making a Superball Classifying Matter To classify different materials based on their physical properties as an element, compound, or mixture. Resources:  MATTER IS THE STUFF AROUND YOU THE SAME EVERYWHERE WebElementsTM Periodic table (professional edition) Chemicool Periodic Table This is an all-purpose, interactive periodic table that would be useful for high-school chemistry classes. In addition to general information about the elements, it includes the following: states, energies, oxidation and electrons, appearance and characteristics, reactions, conductivity, abundances, and more. THE SAME EVERYWHERE Chem-4-kids periodic table. Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages Great tutorials and practice problems The Periodic Table of Comic Books Associates each element with a comic reference - fun Interactive Periodic Table Created by an eighth-grade student! Chemicool Periodic Table This is an all-purpose, interactive periodic table that would be useful for high-school chemistry classes. In addition to general information about the elements, it includes the following: states, energies, oxidation and electrons, appearance and characteristics, reactions, conductivity, abundances, and more. Pyrotechnics: It's Elemental Some of the important elements that make a firework work. Chem4kids Great tutorials and activities. © 2005 Mobile County Public Schools MCPSS is not responsible for the content of links beyond the initial levels   in this site and does not officially endorse any software or other products mentioned  on the linked sites.