Classroom Resources: Reactions & Stoichiometry
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Limiting Reactant, Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Conservation of Mass, Conservation of Matter, Combustion, Conservation of Mass, Conservation of Matter | High School
Activity: Animation Activity: Limiting Reactant Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)
In this activity, students will view an animation that explores what happens in a limiting reactant problem on the particulate level. Assembling a bike is used as an analogy to introduce the concept of limiting reactant, and then the balanced equation of the combustion of methane is used in four quantitative examples to show what it means for a chemical to be a limiting reactant. The concept of the conservation of mass is also demonstrated by calculating masses from the mole quantities of the reactants and products.
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Molecular Structure, Molecular Structure , Interdisciplinary, Chemical Change, Distillation, Renewable Energy, Enthalpy, Stoichiometry, Chemical Change, Combustion | High School
Lesson Plan: Biofuels of the Future Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)
In this lesson students will explore the world of automobile alternative energy sources through the study of biofuels. They will design and create an e-book that illustrates and explains one of the provided topics or an original idea approved by the teacher.
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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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Elements, Interdisciplinary, Photosynthesis | High School
Lesson Plan: Growing Green on the Red Planet Emergency Lesson Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will learn about elements, compounds, and chemical reactions through reading the highly rated ChemMatters article, Growing Green on the Red Planet. The lesson includes several activities to help promote literacy in the science classroom related to the reading. This lesson could be easily used as an emergency lesson plan for a substitute teacher, as most of the activities are self-guided.
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Law of Conservation of Energy, Heat, Temperature, Combustion, Chemical Change | High School
Lesson Plan: Cow Power! Emergency Lesson Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will learn about energy, renewable energy, greenhouse gases, and chemical reactions through reading the highly rated ChemMatters article, Cow Power. The lesson includes several activities to help promote literacy in the science classroom related to the reading. This lesson could be easily used as an emergency lesson plan for a substitute teacher, as most of the activities are self-guided.
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Chemical Change, Physical Change, Chemical Change, Scientific Method, Melting Point, Phase Changes | Middle School
Lab: S'more Change Please Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)
In this lab, students will be able to demonstrate the difference between a physical and chemical change by making ooey, gooey, yet yummy S’mores!
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Chemical Change, Activity Series, Redox Reaction, Chemical Change, Physical Change | High School
Demonstration: Understanding the Discrepant Reactivity of Copper in the Presence of Strong Acids Mark as Favorite (9 Favorites)
In this demonstration, students practice their observation skills during the additions of different acids to two test tubes containing copper. The activity is structured to allow students to make thoughtful remarks about what they observe, using rich indicators of both chemical and physical properties and changes. In subsequent lessons on new concepts, students can reflect back on their observations to rationalize the discrepant results of the reactions in the demonstration.
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Solubility Rules, Chemical Change, Redox Reaction, Precipitate, Reaction Rate, Reduction, Oxidation | High School
Lesson Plan: Removing Copper Stains from Masonry Mark as Favorite (9 Favorites)
In this lab, students investigate the use of milk of magnesia poultice to remove copper stains on masonry in copper architecture. They use chalk as the model for masonry, copper(II) chloride solution as a model for soluble copper and a freshly prepared slurry of copper phosphate as a model for a hard stain of copper on masonry. Through a series of investigations students have the opportunity to connect chemistry topics with real-world applications, such as environmental hazards, engineering practices of copper architecture, corrosion control, and structural protection.
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Density, Combustion, Lab Safety | High School
Demonstration: Density of Gases and Particle Diagrams Mark as Favorite (9 Favorites)
In this demonstration, students will observe the teacher carry out two combustion reactions. First the teacher will burn a small sample of propane gas in a beaker. Next the teacher will burn a small sample of methane gas. Students will create particle diagrams in order support their explanation and model their observations as they improve their understanding of gas density.
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pH, Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Reaction Rate | High School
Lesson Plan: Cheesy Science Emergency Lesson Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will learn about pH, acids, bases, enzymes, and chemical reactions through reading the highly rated ChemMatters article, Cheesy Science. The lesson includes several activities to help promote literacy in the science classroom related to the reading. This lesson could be easily used as an emergency lesson plan for a substitute teacher, as most of the activities are self-guided.
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Combustion, Chemical Change, Catalysts, Acid Base Reactions, Chemical Change, Balancing Equations, Classification of Reactions, Observations, Chemical Change | High School, Middle School
Demonstration: Stop & Go Gases Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)
In this demonstration, students will witness the ability of carbon dioxide to extinguish a flame and oxygen to feed a flame. They will also be introduced to the concept of catalysts. This demonstration could also be used as an opportunity to practice writing and balancing equations and classifying chemical reactions.
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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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Polymers, Molecular Structure, Molecular Structure , Monomer, Chemical Bond, Chemical Change, Polymers, Monomer | Middle School
Lesson Plan: The Power of Polymers Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)
In this lesson students will use lab activities and discussion to explore polymers and their use in 3D printing, with an emphasis on the benefits of 3D printing in automotive manufacturing.
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Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Physical Change, Observations, Indicators | Elementary School
Lesson Plan: Explorations of Baking Soda and Vinegar Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)
In this lesson, students complete a series of simple lab experiments to better understand chemical reactions as well as differentiate between chemical change and physical change. Students will also be introduced to the pH scale, and have the opportunity to understand how chemical reactions can be used in real-world scenarios.
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Combustion, Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Density, Kinetic Molecular Theory, Density | High School
Demonstration: Liquid and Gas Burning Comparison Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)
In this demo, students will witness the burning of a substance in its gas and in its liquid states. They will carry out the demonstrations themselves, and compare the results of the two reactions.
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Chemical Change, Exothermic & Endothermic, Acid Base Reactions, Chemical Change | Elementary School
Demonstration: Comparing Chemical Reactions Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)
In this demonstration, the teacher will perform two chemical reactions, one will be between acetic acid (vinegar) and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and the other will be between Alka-Seltzer and water. Both reactions will produce gas and will be conducted in a Ziploc bag, causing it to inflate. Students will observe the reactions and analyze the results in order to understand indicators of chemical change. Students will also determine that these are both endothermic reactions based on their observations.
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Chemical Change, Molecular Structure | Middle School
Lab: Detecting Fats and Starches in Food Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)
In this lab, students will identify fats and starches in a variety of foods. Since we eat many complex foods which contain mixtures of carbohydrates (e.g. sugars and starches), fats, and proteins, conducting food tests will enable the students to determine the make up of a certain food.
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Chemical Change | High School
Demonstration: Creating Light with Luminol Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)
In this demonstration, students will observe a chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of light, demonstrating chemiluminescence.
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Subatomic Particles, Molecular Structure , Photosynthesis | Middle School
Lesson Plan: Carbon, Carbon Everywhere Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will learn about how Carbon cycles through Earth’s systems and its importance for life on Earth.
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Conservation of Mass, Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Observations | High School, Middle School
Lab: Conservation of Mass Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)
In this lab, students perform three simple experiments, recording the mass of a substance before and after a reaction. They then explain how the law of conservation of mass was not violated, even if the mass changed.
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Chemical Change, Observations, Inferences, Chemical Change, Interdisciplinary | Elementary School
Lesson Plan: Strawberry DNA & CSI Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will extract DNA from strawberries and analyze evidence to figure out who perpetrated a petty crime.
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Chemical Change, Error Analysis, History, Exothermic & Endothermic, Chemical Change | Middle School
Lesson Plan: The Chemistry of Casts Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will learn about the history of the chemistry involved in creating orthopedic casts. Students will then work in small groups to conduct a hands-on experiment in which they will determine the optimum plaster of Paris to water ratio for model casts.
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Chemical Change, Pressure, Reaction Rate, Acid Base Reactions, Chemical Change, Conservation of Matter | Elementary School, Middle School
Lab: Rocket Challenge Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)
In this lab, students will have the opportunity to construct a rocket, with the challenges of both designing it and preparing a chemical reaction for its “fuel” in order to propel the rocket over the furthest distance. Students will investigate available materials, quantities and ratios during allotted planning and testing phases. Student will record their plans, modifications and designs during the process. The lab will culminate with a competition amongst students to see whose rocket will travel the longest distance.
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Reversible Reactions, Observations, Chemical Change, Physical Change | High School
Lab: Breath Test Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)
In this lab, students investigate whether chemical reactions can happen only in one direction, or whether they can be "undone."
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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 (7 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.