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  Photosynthesis | Middle School

  Lab: The Chemical Process of Photosynthesis Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will rotate through five stations to understand the importance of the reactants required for the process of photosynthesis in a plant. They will also create the chemical equation for the photosynthesis reaction.

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  Photosynthesis, Interdisciplinary | Elementary School, Middle School

  Lesson Plan: Investigating Photosynthesis Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will build knowledge through reading an assigned passage, as well as analyze evidence produced from a teacher led demonstration to better understand the process of photosynthesis.

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  Conservation of Matter, Matter, Interdisciplinary, Renewable Energy, Conservation of Matter | Elementary School

  Lab: Reuse, Reduce and Recycle! Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this lab students will explore ways to conserve natural resources. They will then have the opportunity to create their own recycled paper that can be used in the classroom.

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  Conservation of Matter, Chemical Change, Photosynthesis, Balancing Equations, Reversible Reactions, Molecular Formula, Molecular Structure, Conservation of Mass, Interdisciplinary, Matter, Elements, Monomer | Elementary School

  Lesson Plan: Plant Chemistry Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this lesson, students will explore a simple, but key, biochemical reaction: photosynthesis.

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  Phase Changes, Photosynthesis, Renewable Energy | Elementary School, Middle School

  Lab: Mini Terrarium Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will learn that even the smallest spaces can have their own climate. They will create a miniature sized terrarium and will observe how sunlight enters in order to warm the air, and in turn heat the soil and seeds. Condensation will build up in the container and the students can observe the water cycle in action, as well as the growth of the seeds over time.

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  Photosynthesis, Interdisciplinary | Elementary School

  Activity: Sunshine for Life Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will become familiar with the chemistry components of photosynthesis. They will use role-play and/or demonstrations to describe the purpose of photosynthesis in this activity.

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  Density, Density, Chemical Change, Observations, Chemical Change, Combustion | Elementary School, Middle School

  Demonstration: Investigating Gas Density Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe a reaction between baking soda and vinegar in the presence of a burning candle. The initial environment has plenty of oxygen present in order to sustain the candle’s flame; however the reaction will produce carbon dioxide which will cause the lit candle to extinguish. Students will analyze the outcome and compare the presence of the gases in the container and make determinations about the densities of each.

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  Limiting Reactant, Dimensional Analysis, Stoichiometry | High School

  Lesson Plan: Map to Solving Limiting Reactant Problems Mark as Favorite (18 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will learn how to follow a step-by-step problem solving method for limiting reactant stoichiometry problems. This method can be particularly beneficial for students who struggle with completing these calculations.

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  Conservation of Mass, Measurements | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Mass of a Gas Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will perform a simple chemical reaction in a closed system to produce a small amount of gas. They will collect mass measurements for the reactants and the products in order to demonstrate the conservation of mass during the reaction. They will also release the produced gas from the closed system in order to verify that gases have mass.

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  Classification of Reactions, Predicting Products, Balancing Equations | High School

  Activity: Reactant Scramble Mark as Favorite (25 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will be challenged to apply their understanding of chemical reactions. They will analyze and organize provided reactant cards in order to create four correct chemical equations that can each be categorized as a specific type of chemical reaction. In order to be successful, students will use their knowledge of solubility rules, activity series, and ionic bonding.

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  Precipitate, Solubility, Solubility Rules, Net Ionic Equation, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Predicting Products, Chemical Bond, Intramolecular Forces, Intermolecular Forces, Ionic Bonding, Chemical Change, Physical Change | High School

  Lesson Plan: Inquiry Introduction to Precipitation Reactions Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will work with a partner through a guided inquiry activity that will introduce, teach, and “solidify” the concept of precipitation reactions. In this multi-part lesson, students will review chemical and physical changes, identify spectator ions, perform small-scale precipitation reactions, view simulation-based heavy metal precipitation reactions, and identify a likely precipitate when combining two solutions. Students will also be introduced to writing net ionic equations.

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  Conservation of Mass, Conservation of Matter, Chemical Change, Classification of Reactions, Percent Yield, Balancing Equations, Error Analysis, Accuracy, Chemical Change, Chemical Properties, Conservation of Mass, Conservation of Matter, Observations, Separating Mixtures | High School

  Lab: Reactions of Copper Mark as Favorite (18 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will convert copper metal into different copper compounds and then back to copper to illustrate conservation of matter.

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  Limiting Reactant, Percent Yield, Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Measurements, Observations, Error Analysis, Separating Mixtures, Error Analysis, Dimensional Analysis, Mole Concept | High School

  Lab: Determining Limiting Reactant and Percent Yield Mark as Favorite (81 Favorites)

  In this lab, students react copper(II) chloride with aluminum and determine the limiting reactant. They will identify the limiting reactant both theoretically through calculations and experimentally through their observations of the chemical reaction. They then determine which product to isolate to determine the percent yield of the reaction.

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  Balancing Equations, Conservation of Mass, Chemical Change, Combustion, Reversible Reactions, Classification of Reactions | High School

  Lesson Plan: Chemical Equations Unit Plan Mark as Favorite (137 Favorites)

  The AACT high school classroom resource library has everything you need to put together a unit plan for your classroom: lessons, activities, labs, projects, videos, simulations, and animations. We constructed a unit plan using AACT resources that is designed to teach Chemical Equations to your students.

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  Chemical Change, Mixtures, Reaction Rate | Elementary School

  Lab: The Disappearing Color Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will create a solution to observe a chemical change between food coloring in water and bleach. They will also develop the process skills of predicting, observing, and measuring temperature.

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  Le Châtelier's Principle, Reversible Reactions, Concentration | High School

  Lab: Le Chatelier’s Soda Mark as Favorite (91 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will observe how the equilibrium of a chemical reaction is affected when a change in pressure, temperature, and concentration is applied to the system.

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  Heat, Temperature, Specific Heat, Law of Conservation of Energy, Enthalpy, Calorimetry, Exothermic & Endothermic, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Measurements, Mole Concept, Dimensional Analysis, Culminating Project, Interdisciplinary, Review, Graphing, Observations, Chemical Properties, Physical Properties | High School

  Project: Handwarmer Design Challenge Mark as Favorite (50 Favorites)

  In this project, students will use their knowledge of thermodynamics to design a handwarmer for a manufacturing company that can maintain a temperature of 30-40°C for at least 5 minutes and is designed for the average human hand. Students will create a final product after rounds of testing and an advertising poster that summarizes the results of their testing and promotes their design.

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  Le Châtelier's Principle, Establishing Equilibrium, Reversible Reactions, Reaction Rate, Equilibrium Constants, Graphing | High School

  Lab: Dynamic Equilibrium Simulation Mark as Favorite (35 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will explore equilibrium using paper clips to mimic a chemical reaction.

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  Reaction Rate, Order of Reaction , Activation Energy, Catalysts, Rate Constant, Rate Determining Step, Reaction Rate | High School

  Lesson Plan: Reaction Mechanisms Mark as Favorite (47 Favorites)

  In this lesson students explore reaction mechanisms and their connection to rate laws and energy profile graphs through a game, relay race, and finally a chemical demonstration.

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  Reaction Rate, Chemical Change, Reaction Rate, Observations | Middle School, Elementary School, High School

  Demonstration: Simple Kinetics Mark as Favorite (59 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will see that different food dyes react with bleach at different rates.

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  Redox Reaction, Oxidation, Half Reactions, Oxidation Number, Titrations, Stoichiometry, Reduction | High School

  Lesson Plan: Redox Reactions & Titrations Mark as Favorite (42 Favorites)

  This lesson students will review oxidation states, half-reactions, balancing reactions and understand how to complete calculations and perform a redox titration.

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  Chemical Change, Activity Series, Redox Reaction, Electrons, Electron Transfer, Reduction, Oxidation, Half Reactions, Galvanic Cells, Observations, Chemical Change | High School

  Lesson Plan: Exploring Automotive Corrosion Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will investigate the galvanic corrosion that can occur when different metals come in contact with each other in modern cars.

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  Catalysts, Reaction Rate, Experimental Design, Scientific Method, Chemical Change, Error Analysis, Balancing Equations, Percent Yield, Stoichiometry, Chemical Change, Measurements, Error Analysis, Dimensional Analysis | High School

  Lesson Plan: Catalysis & Catalytic Converters Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will be introduced to catalysts while expanding their knowledge of chemical reactions and stoichiometry. They will first learn about catalytic converters and then be challenged to create the best “catalytic converter” of hydrogen peroxide to oxygen gas in an inquiry-based activity.

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  Titrations, Acid Base Reactions, Indicators, Chemical Change, Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Concentration, Molarity, Error Analysis, Dimensional Analysis, Measurements | High School

  Lab: Vinegar Quality Control Mark as Favorite (53 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will perform a titration of a vinegar sample to determine if it is it close to the concentration claimed on the bottle.

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  Titrations, Strong vs Weak, Indicators, pH, Equivalence Point, Acid Base Reactions, Balancing Equations, Graphing | High School

  Lab: Titration Curves Mark as Favorite (21 Favorites)

  In this lab, students graphically observe a plot of micro acid/base titrations and determine the equivalence point of each plotted curve.