Intermediate 13+
Molecular Literacy Packet
This bundle contains lessons learned from 30 years of teaching chemistry:
- Files #1-4 (Perfect Bound)
- Activity Pack for files #1-4 (Perfect Bound)
- Ionic Ooze Card Game (Deck of Cards)
- Atomic Bingo Game (PDF)
- 100 pages of Intermediate Lesson Plans
NOTE: This activity pack is available as a free PDF download when you purchase Files 1-4. This product is if you would like a print copy.
The M.C. Detective Agency: Chemical Solutions Required is a series of comic books that teaches chemistry to kids ages 8 – 108. This multi-episodic series envelops a cleverly concealed chemistry curriculum with the stories of twins, Poppi and Ray, who solve mysteries using chemistry. These sibling sleuths have many adventures, including traveling back in time to rescue the Radium Girls, attending a modern day rock concert to save a vanishing Van Gogh, and swimming in a bottle of Chanel No. 5 to find the hiding aldehydes.
The printed activity packs are perfect bound and include the reading guide as well as the activities.
The Atomic Bingo Game is designed to reinforce the concepts in File 2: The Case of the Missing (Atomic) Model. Science topics covered in File 2 include: Atomic structure, Subatomic particles (protons, neutrons, electrons), Atomic Mass, Atomic Number, and Quantum Mechanics.
M.C. Detective Agency: Files 1-4 Beginner Lesson Plans PDF
Note: this is the PDF Edition. A PDF copy is also included as a download with the Molecular Literacy Bundle.
Embark on a chemistry adventure with the MC Detective Agency! These beginner lesson plans, tailored for 40-50 minute sessions, unlock the world of Molecular Fluency, enhancing the speed and efficiency of recognizing and drawing chemical symbols. Through engaging activities and structured lessons, students will navigate through molecular sentences and paragraphs, making chemistry learning not only educational but also exciting and fun. Dive in and transform the way young minds explore the enchanting world of molecules!
PLUS access to free audio books
Intermediate Lesson Plans for Ages 13+
- Learners in the Intermediate level should recognize the Periodic Table of Elements and know the names and/or symbols for a few elements prior to getting started. [ If this is not the case, we recommend the Beginner level as the best place to start.]
- Learners in the Intermediate level should understand the mathematical concepts of mean, median, and average. These lesson plans include an introduction to the concept of isotopes and requires this mathematical understanding. [ If this is not the case, we recommend the Beginner level as the best place to start.]
- The lessons for the Intermediate learners have more content and move at a faster pace than the Beginner lessons.
- The lessons for the Intermediate learners also include more research opportunities and learners will need the ability to research a topic and be able to write about their findings in paragraph format.
- Learners in the Intermediate level should have mastery of the mathematical concept of Least Common Denominator and be skilled at multiplication and division. [ If this is not the case, we recommend the Beginner level as the best place to start.]
- Learners in the Intermediate level should have an understanding of the terms subscript and superscript. [ If this is not the case, we recommend the Beginner level as the best place to start.]
- Learners in the Intermediate level should understand how parentheses function mathematically and how to multiply numbers in the context of a parenthetical arrangement in a formula. [ If this is not the case, we recommend the Beginner level as the best place to start.]
- The lessons for the Intermediate learners have more content and move at a faster pace than the Beginner lessons.
- The lessons for the Intermediate learners also include more research opportunities and learners will need the ability to research a topic and be able to write about their findings in paragraph format.
Did You Know?
- File 1: The Case of the Deadly Dials introduces the symbols of elements and establishes an understanding of the patterns found on the Periodic Table of Elements.
- File 2: The Case of the Missing (Atomic) Model creates an understanding of the numerical information found associated with the symbols of elements on The Periodic Table.
- Atomic Bingo and the related Activity Packet allow for practice and assessment of a student’s level of understanding of the symbols used for elements.
- File 3: The Case of the Pillaging Pirates demonstrates how a metal and nonmetal can combine to form an ionic compound.
- File 4: The Case of the Vanishing Van Gogh shows how more sophisticated elements and molecules can combine to form an ionic compound.
- The card game, Ionic Ooze, and related Activity Packet allow for the practice and assessment of a student’s level of Molecular Literacy.
