Tag: chemistry
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Case Study – Canary Girls and Toxicology
If you’re looking for a lesson that blends chemistry, physiology, history, and human stories in a way that truly resonates with students, the Canary Girls case study is a standout resource for your classroom. Based on the historical accounts featured in the book Canary Girls, this case study invites students to explore the real experiences…
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Exploring the Chemistry of Adrenaline
Explore the fascinating relationship between the structure and function of four important molecules: adrenaline, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, and methamphetamine. These compounds share a common framework but differ in their functional groups, which affects how they work in the body. By coloring the diagrams, students identify key features, such as hydroxyl and methyl groups. Small changes can…
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Reinforcement: The Chemistry of Life
A reinforcement worksheet on the chemistry of life. Practice vocabulary on atoms, molecules, macromolecules, and properties of water.
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Methanol vs Ethanol – The Chemistry of a Poison
Students explore the chemical composition of methanol to understand how it killed many during the Prohibition era.
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Toxicology Resources for the Biology Class
Resources for investigating how poison affects animal physiology. Students can read the “Poisoner’s Handbook” and perform experiments on worms.
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The Blue Bottle Demonstration
Most biology teachers must eventually accept the awful truth that they will need to include chemistry in their biology classes. For years, the only chemistry I had to worry about was the very simple photosynthesis equation which was fairly easy to explain and also presented in an “unbalanced” form. When I started teaching AP…