Lesson Plan

Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions

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Some chemical reactions produce heat, but what is really going on? Lesson focuses on the concept of energy changes, both exothermic and endothermic. Scholars perform multiple experiments, hands-on activities, and view videos of the reactions at a molecular level. 

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Prepare all solutions before class as each activity and experiment requires unique amounts
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires some unusual lab supplies such as self-inflating balloons, self-heating hand warmers, and calcium chloride
  • Utilizes projections of videos and other images from the Internet
  • Teacher background section is at the end of the lesson, so if you are not confident teaching this material, read that before beginning
  • Lesson is the seventh in a set of 12
Pros
  • Includes item numbers and companies that sell the unique items required for this lesson
  • Builds on prior knowledge from previous lessons in the series
  • Uses a 5E lesson format for a well-rounded experience
Cons
  • None