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http://mathforum.org/library/topics/chemistry

A full Mathematics Library; catalogs a variety of sites group by applications.  A great overall math source for any course.

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http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/

A great site for molecular modeling; has good images and step by step models.  The visuals provide good explanations.  Also the visuals provide easy connections to geometrys' study of polygons and polyhedral angles. Limited for other applications.

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The objectives of MathMol are:   1) to provide students, teachers, researchers and the general public with information about the rapidly growing fields of molecular modeling and related areas;   2)to provide K-12 students and teachers with basic concepts in mathematics and their connection to molecular modeling;   3) to provide a working model of a hypermedia textbook and ancillary multimedia activities that makes full use of Internet resources; and   4) to provide a forum for discussion among scientists, teachers and students dealing with topics found within theses pages.

http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/textbook/middle_home.html

This site was very helpful, giving students extra practice through interactive tutorials.  Allows them to solve problems and enter answers and then helps then with hints to achieve the right answer.  Topics are very basic.

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Designed for middle school students, but also useful for students of high school chemistry. Introductory concepts: mass, weight, volume, density, scientific notation, our 3-dimensional world, VRML, geometry quiz, the geometry of 2 and 3 dimensions, and mathematical equations.

http://www.hawaii.edu/suremath/home.html

Gives detailed examples of problem solving methods for a selection of concepts in each subject area.  The site does give some explanation but relies mostly on the student to follow some lengthy calculations. Ok as a secondary resource.

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Examples of problems solved using reliable problem solving methods; discussion of the principles of reliable problem solving; a FAQ; and an evolving encyclopedia of solved problems in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The main focus is on pre-college courses.

http://www.sparknotes.com/home/mathsci/

Fabulous site!! Has an index with notes on each topic, problem examples and practice problems with answers available to students.  Great resource!! My personal  favorite site!

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. SAT Math Level 1. SAT Math Level 2. SAT Chemistry. SAT Physics. SAT Biology. More Test Prep... Study Cards. Prealgebra. Chemistry. Organic Chemistry ...

http://commons.bcit.ca/math/examples/

Shows some great examples of technology connections to each course area but limited in applications.  Great example for when students ask "What am I learning this for?"

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A table of examples of how various areas of mathematics are applied to various areas of technology. Areas of technology include biomedical engineering, food technology, building technology, chemical sciences, civil and structural engineering, graphics

http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/homePage/index.html

Has great practice problems in the Activities Exchange section; However requires the teacher to download applets and for students to all have access to the TI calculators.

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Texas Instruments calculator resources and educational solutions: product information; free program downloads; classroom activities, including a free, collaborative forum for sharing favorite activities that use TI technology, the Activity Exchange; discussion

http://members.aol.com/profchm/genchm1.html

Website has a complete list of Chemistry concepts; provides notes and example problems for students to follow.  Has extra practice problems at the end of each section and additional links for more practice.

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A series of readings and practice problem activities designed to alleviate "math anxiety," for those planning to take a science course but uncertain about the math preparation. Includes lessons and practice problems

GRAPHING DATA

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http://members.aol.com/profchm/slopeint.html

A link from the site above, but singled out because of illustration of how graphing is used to display data.

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A scientific graphing lesson that details the derivation of the slope intercept formula; the slope-intercept formula in Chemistry; and linear relations in Chemistry and Physics

http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/ozone/introduction.html

Tutorial on how to take a specific set of data and interpret the results in graphic form. Interactive and visual.

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A simple "how-to" graphing example followed by other more sophisticated examples of graphing using NASA images and images from the Neumayer Antarctic Station. Also includes additional discussion questions concerning the social and economic aspects

MOLE CONVERSIONS

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http://dbhs.wvusd.k12.ca.us/webdocs/Mole/Moles-to-Grams.html

Step by step problem solving methods, gives extra problems for students with links to the solutions. Not very visually stimulating.

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Mole Conversions. Given Moles, Convert to Grams ... The exact same proportion is used in the grams-to-moles conversion lesson.

http://misterguch.brinkster.net/molecalculations.html

Good visual and easy step by step instructions,  does not offer any additional problems.

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How to do calculations between moles,
atoms or molecules, and grams of a substance

http://chemistry.about.com/library/weekly/aa022503a.htm

Easy to understand example problems and offers links to more practice problems, periodic table and a glossary.

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Worked Chemistry Problems> Sample Chemistry Problems - Mole and Gram Conversions ... This relation provides a conversion factor to go from grams to moles.

http://science.widener.edu/svb/tutorial/index.html

Interactive problem solving site that tracks students progress.  Allows students to attempt problems as many times as needed and only gives correct answer when asked.

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Chemistry Drill and Practice Tutorials using (WP) are word problems and (DA) are data analysis problems

BALANCING EQUATIONS

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http://richardbowles.tripod.com

Homepage, need to follow the link for Chemistry on the left.  Great step by step explanations and visuals. Also has an animated professor that gives tips to students while they are solving the practice problems.

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In this tutorial you will see plenty of chemical equations, both using the names of the chemicals and also their symbols. There is also an exercise at the end if you want to try your hand at balancing chemical equations!

http://dbhs.wvusd.k12.ca.us/webdocs/Equations/Balance-Equation.html

Detailed notes and explanations, practice problems available with interactive solutions.  Straightforward not visual.

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Balancing Chemical Equations. Return to Equations Menu ... Law of Conservation of Mass is the rationale for balancing a chemical equation

http://members.aol.com/profchm/balance.html

Good step by step illustration with problems for students with links that take them back to points in the lesson for hints.  Good, east to follow explanations.

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Balancing Chemical Equations is absolutely essential if ... The following principles should be employed when balancing a Chemical Equation by inspection

http://funbasedlearning.com/

Really great interactive site!! Has a Chem Balancer game that visually demonstrates balancing equations with a scale.  Also has a fun element game.  Excellent classroom tool for reinforcement.

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fun free games to learn balancing equations and interesting facts about the elements. ... lesson plan - how to teach balancing chemical equations using an online game

http://education.jlab.org/elementbalancing/index.html

Another interactive game site for balancing equations.  Tracks students progress and gives hints and reinforcement for correct responses.  Also has a link to a fun elements game.

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Welcome to It's Elemental - Balancing Act! The computer will give you a number of incomplete chemical equations. Balance the chemical equations by selecting coefficients from the pull-down menus. Once you think the equation is balanced, press the 'Check my answer!' button. Have fun and good luck