Elementary & Middle School Resources
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Inquiry in Action
Free lesson plans aligned to NGSS, student activity sheets, and integrated animations help students understand chemistry in everyday life.
Grades K–5
Middle School Chemistry
Free lesson plans aligned to NGSS, student activity sheets, and integrated molecular animations build a strong foundation for chemistry.
Grades 6–8
Remote Learning Lessons from Middle School Chemistry
Use remote lessons, filled with videos of experiments, animations, and questions to create lessons students can do at home!
Grades 6-8
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Adventures in Chemistry
Kids and parents can explore chemistry with games, videos, hands-on activities, and other fun interactive content.
Grades K–5
Celebrating Chemistry
Engage children in chemistry with these puzzles, articles and activities aligned with NCW and CCEW themes.
Grades 4–6
Science Activity Books for Early Learners
Poems, stories, and science activities in these colorful 64-page books help your curious young scientist explore the science in everyday life.
Pre-K–Grade 2
The Best of WonderScience
Two volumes with over 600 science activities helps parents and teachers guide students to investigate science in the world around them.
Grades 3–5
Inquiry in Action
3rd edition, 2007
An oldie but goodie – the Inquiry in Action book features chemistry-related physical science lessons that encourage upper elementary students to observe and explore through science investigations.
Grades 3–5
Classroom Safety Guides
ACS's classroom safety resources help teachers encourage safe practices and create a safe environment for students to engage in scientific exploration in the classroom and laboratory.
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