Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: How Does Nature Know Which Way Is Forward?
Through critical thinking, young scholars realize that spontaneous events happen in a certain order. This lesson presents an examination of the Second Law of Thermodynamics using a thought story, rubber band inquiry, discrepant event and...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Observing,describing, Measuring Changing Physical Prop: Making Ice Cream
Students will create an endothermic chemical reaction by making ice cream. They will observe, describe, and measure the ingredients. After making ice cream, students will measure the temperature of the ice cream and the ice/salt mixture....
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Exo and Endo Thermic Processes
In this chemistry lab, students investigate two types of reactions and answer questions relating to exothermic and endothermic reactions.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State University: Thermochemistry: Hess's Law
This article from the Florida State University provides an excellent explanation of WHY Hess's Law works and examples of how to use the law. Common mistakes are identified and explained.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Physical and Chemical Changes
The teacher will conduct the whoosh bottle demonstration to engage students. The class will then begin discussion of endothermic and exothermic physical and chemical changes. The students will then conduct the Science in Motion lab...
Clackamas Community College
Clackamas Community College: Heat of Solution
Simple description and demonstration to illustrate the concept of Heat of solution!
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Chemical Reactions: Self Check Quiz
A quick, five question review over various concepts of chemical reactions.
Chem Tutor
Chem Tutor: Dissolving Gases Into Liquids
Description of the factors influencing gas solubility. This site also provides other chemistry related questions. Topics include dissolving solids into liquids, concentration, and stoichiometry.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Thermal Physics: Measuring the Quantity of Heat
Through interactive exercises and illustrated example problems, students learn about specific heat capacity and measuring the quantity of heat.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemical Reactions and Energy
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn about the role of activation energy in a chemical reaction, and the difference between endothermic and exothermic reactions.
Other
Siegen University: Burning of Magnesium
This site from Siegen University contains brief information and a step-by-step photo display of burning magnesium. The information is very short but the pictures are definately worth checking out.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Types of Reactions: Lesson 2
This lesson will give an overview of different types of chemical reactions.