Unit Plan

Why Do Some Things Get Colder (or Hotter) When They React?

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Some reactions absorb heat while others release it. Young scholars investigate both types of reactions in a 12-lesson unit. Each lesson presents a lab investigation that monitors temperature and considers the types of reactions taking place.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use in place of a chemistry unit on thermal energy
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects previous experience with writing chemical equations
  • Lessons require preparation of specific materials
Pros
  • Provides a detailed teacher guide to assist in planning
  • Includes differentiation strategies to use throughout the entire unit
Cons
  • None