Basic Chemistry Playlist

 

I have created 35 basic chemistry videos. I taught Middle School Science for 30 years and this help me create these videos.

Topics Covered

UNIT 1 — Matter

1. What is Matter?
2. Physical Properties of Matter
3. Chemical Properties of Matter
4. Physical vs. Chemical Properties
5. Elements
6. Compounds
7. Mixtures
8. Homogeneous vs. Heterogeneous Mixtures
9. Pure Substances vs. Mixtures

UNIT 2 — Atomic Structure

10. What is an Atom?
11. Protons, Neutrons and Electrons
12. Atomic Number
13. Atomic Mass
14. Finding Protons, Neutrons and Electrons
15. Electron Energy Levels
16. Electron Shells
17. Electron Arrangement for Elements 1–20
18. Periods and Groups
19. Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids
20. Reading the Periodic Table

UNIT 3 — States of Matter

21. Solids
22. Liquids
23. Gases
24. Plasma
25. Particle Motion
26. Thermal Energy and Particle Motion
27. Changes of State

UNIT 4 — Chemical & Physical Changes

28. Physical Changes
29. Chemical Changes
30. Evidence of a Chemical Reaction
31. Chemical vs. Physical Changes

UNIT 5 — Chemical Reactions

32. What is a Chemical Reaction?
33. Reactants and Products
34. Conservation of Matter
35. Counting Atoms
36. Introduction to Chemical Equations
37. Balancing Simple Chemical Equations

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Cell Organelle Activity Packet

 

Cell Organelles Activity Packet

Looking for a simple, ready-to-use cell organelles activity packet for 7th grade science? This resource is great for review, independent work, homework, or sub plans.

Students review seven important cell structures and their functions:

• Nucleus
• Cytoplasm
• Cell Membrane
• Cell Wall
• Chloroplasts
• Lysosome
• Mitochondria

The packet includes a fill-in-the-blank activity with a word bank, a one-page summary, and two crossword puzzles—one basic and one advanced. Answer keys are included, and the activities are editable in Canva, making it easy to customize for your classroom.

A simple, engaging way for students to learn, practice, and review cell organelles!

Cell Organelle Activity Packet

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Minerals and Types of Rocks Vocabulary Crossword and Worksheet

 

 Looking for an easy way to review minerals and the three types of rocks? 

This vocabulary activity packet gives students a fun and engaging way to practice important Earth science vocabulary. Perfect for middle school science, review, homework, or sub plans, with activities designed to help students learn and remember key terms.

Minerals and Types of Rocks Activity Packet

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Biomes Task Cards

 

Looking for an engaging way to review biomes? These Biome Task Cards include 24 questions covering key biome concepts and vocabulary while getting students up and moving around the classroom.

Students rotate from card to card, read each question, and record their answers as they review terrestrial and aquatic biomes, climate, precipitation, plants, animals, and adaptations.

This resource includes:

• 24 biome task cards
• Answer keys
• Student recording sheet
• A movement-based activity that gets students out of their seats
• Great for review, stations, early finishers, or sub plans

A simple, low-prep way to make biome review more active and engaging!

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Types of Galaxies Activity Packet - Sub Plans

 

 

Types of Galaxies Activity Packet & Ready-to-Go Sub Plans

Do you need an easy-to-use Types of Galaxies activity packet? Are you going to be out and need simple, ready-to-go sub plans? This cell theory activity packet can help!

Designed for middle school science, this resource provides a variety of activities that can be used for review, independent work, homework, or emergency sub plans.

Types of Galaxies Activity Packet

What’s Included

• Types of Galaxies Summary Sheet
• Types of Galaxies Crossword Puzzle
• Fill-in-the-Blank Activity
• Answer Keys
• Four Writing Prompts with different levels of difficulty
• Original and Modern Cell Theory

This convenient print-and-go resource makes it easy to keep students learning about cell theory—even when you are out of the classroom!

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Cell Theory Activity Packet - Sub Plans

 

 

Cell Theory Activity Packet & Sub Plans

Do you need an easy-to-use cell theory activity packet? Are you going to be out and need simple, ready-to-go sub plans? This cell theory activity packet can help!

Designed for middle school science students, this resource provides a variety of activities that can be used for review, independent work, homework, or emergency sub plans.

What’s Included

• Cell Theory Summary Sheet
• Cell Theory Crossword Puzzle
• Fill-in-the-Blank Activity
• Answer Keys
• Four Writing Prompts with different levels of difficulty
• Original and Modern Cell Theory concepts
• Key scientists including Robert Hooke, Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow
• Modern concepts including mitosis, DNA, unicellular, and multicellular organisms

This is a convenient print-and-go resource that makes it easy to keep students learning—even when you are out of the classroom!

Cell Theory Activity Packet Sub Plans

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Earthquake and Volcanoes Vocabulary Crossword

 

Earthquakes and Volcanoes Crossword and Worksheet – A Great No-Prep Activity for Earth Science

Looking for an engaging, no-prep Earth Science activity? This Earthquakes and Volcanoes Crossword and Worksheet is a great way for students to review key vocabulary while reinforcing important concepts about Earth's powerful natural forces. It's also perfect for sub plans, early finishers, homework, independent practice, or review before a quiz or test.

Students practice and review these important Earth Science terms:

• Earthquake
• Seismic Wave
• Focus
• Epicenter
• Magnitude
• Seismograph
• Tsunami
• Volcano
• Magma
• Lava
• Shield Volcano
• Composite Volcano
• Cinder Cone
• Hot Spot

The included worksheet helps students learn the difference between important vocabulary words. They will discover that an earthquake begins at the focus, while the epicenter is the point directly above it on Earth's surface. Students also learn that seismic waves carry energy through the Earth and that scientists use a seismograph to record those waves. The worksheet explains how magnitude measures the strength of an earthquake and how undersea earthquakes can sometimes produce a tsunami.

Students will also explore volcanoes and how they form. They'll learn that magma is molten rock beneath Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has erupted onto the surface. The resource introduces the three major volcano types—shield volcanoes, composite volcanoes, and cinder cone volcanoes—along with the role of a hot spot in creating volcanic islands.

What's Included

• Earthquakes and Volcanoes crossword puzzle
• Vocabulary worksheet
• Student-friendly review activity
• Complete answer key
• Print-and-go format with no prep required

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