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  Review, Periodic Table, Physical Properties, Subatomic Particles, Electron Configuration, Covalent Bonding, Ionic Bonding, Naming Compounds, Molecular Geometry, VSEPR Theory, Lewis Structures, Chemical Change, Limiting Reactant, Stoichiometry | High School

  Activity: Chemistry Review Escape Room Mark as Favorite (143 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will work collaboratively to apply their chemistry knowledge in order to “escape the room.” They will work to solve four clues that span a plethora of topics ranging from Atomic Structure all the way up to Stoichiometry. These four clues will point them to four chemical reactions to conduct on a small-scale basis that will correspond with a four-digit combination to a lock. This engaging activity is not only fun for all students but also allows for interactive and collaborative review.

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  Classification of Reactions, Balancing Equations, Solubility Rules, Activity Series, Predicting Products | High School

  Simulation: Predicting Products Mark as Favorite (140 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students will reference an activity series and a solubility chart to accurately predict the products of single replacement and double replacement chemical reactions. Associated particle diagrams will be displayed to help students better comprehend the reaction at the particulate level. Students will also be asked to balance the chemical equation. The simulation is designed as a five question quiz for students to use multiple times.

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  Chemical Change, Gas Laws, Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Volume, Dimensional Analysis, Mole Concept | High School

  Project: Air Bag Stoichiometry Mark as Favorite (133 Favorites)

  In this lab, students make real-world connections of stoichiometry with the design of car air bags.

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  Stoichiometry, Dimensional Analysis, Mole Concept | High School

  Activity: A Stoichiometry Puzzle Mark as Favorite (131 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will develop a better understanding of how to set up a stoichiometry problem using dimensional analysis (factor label method). Students will be able to use their prior knowledge of mole conversions and chemical reactions.

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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 (127 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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  Balancing Equations, Conservation of Mass | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Balancing Equations with Note Cards Mark as Favorite (124 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will balance equations and get immediate feedback on whether they are accurate or not while trying to solve a challenge. This activity works best as a review activity after balancing and the law of conservation of matter has been taught.

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  Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Classification of Reactions, Conservation of Mass, Limiting Reactant, Percent Yield, Dimensional Analysis | High School

  Lesson Plan: Stoichiometry Unit Plan Mark as Favorite (119 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 the concepts of stoichiometry and limiting reactants to your students.

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  Combustion, Balancing Equations, Stoichiometry | High School

  Activity: Calculating Your Carbon Footprint Mark as Favorite (116 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students apply their knowledge of writing and balancing chemical equations and stoichiometry calculations to estimate their carbon footprint. Students are also asked to reflect on their carbon footprint and what it means.

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  Activity Series, Chemical Change, Electrons, Electron Transfer, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Predicting Products, Observations, Acid Base Reactions | High School

  Simulation: Metals In Aqueous Solutions Mark as Favorite (113 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will run simulated tests of various metals in aqueous solutions to determine the relative reactivity of these metals. A total of eight metals will be observed in various combinations with the corresponding metal nitrate solutions and hydrochloric acid. Students will interpret the data collected to construct an activity series of the elements used in this simulation.

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  Stoichiometry, Limiting Reactant, Percent Composition, Lewis Structures, Percent Composition | High School

  Lab: Untouchable Key Escape Room Mark as Favorite (113 Favorites)

  In this lab, students are presented with a key wrapped in aluminum foil a quantity of solid copper (II) chloride, a balance, distilled water and a selection of standard laboratory glassware and equipment. Without using their hands to touch the key, students must react the key with a copper (II) chloride solution in order to free the key and use it to escape from the chemistry classroom!

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  Percent Composition, Mole Concept, Identifying an Unknown, Emission Spectrum, Empirical Formula, Percent Composition | High School

  Lesson Plan: Chemical Analysis of Martian Rocks Mark as Favorite (109 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students are challenged to analyze the spectral graphs obtained by the Curiosity Mars Rover. Based on their examination students will determine the component elements of each sample, as well as the relative abundance of each element. With this information the student will complete calculations to find the empirical formula and identify the composition of the unknown rock. Finally students will complete research to see if these rocks are actually like those on Earth.

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

  Lab: Classifying Reaction Types Mark as Favorite (105 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will carry out seven reactions and classify their reaction types. They will make observations, predict products, and balance the equations that represent the chemical reactions that are occurring.

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  Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Classification of Reactions | High School

  Simulation: Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry Mark as Favorite (105 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students practice classifying different chemical reactions, balancing equations, and solving stoichiometry problems.
  

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  Balancing Equations, Conservation of Mass, Conservation of Matter, Conservation of Matter, Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Conservation of Mass, Polyatomic Ions, Precipitate | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Balancing Chemical Equations Mark as Favorite (100 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will learn how to count atoms and how to balance chemical equations using a simulation and games from PhET Interactive Simulations.

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  Indicators, Le Châtelier's Principle, Acid Base Reactions, Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Limiting Reactant, Reaction Rate, Observations, Chemical Change | High School

  Demonstration: Milk of Magnesia Magic Mark as Favorite (99 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe a color change in a milk of magnesia solution as vinegar is added.

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  Gas Laws, Ideal Gas, Volume, Temperature, Pressure, Kinetic Molecular Theory, Density, Graphing, Density, Chemical Change, Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Dimensional Analysis | High School

  Lesson Plan: The Gas Laws Unit Plan Mark as Favorite (97 Favorites)

  The AACT high school classroom resource library and multimedia collection 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 the Gas Laws to your students.

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  Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Predicting Products, Chemical Change, Mole Concept, Dimensional Analysis, Measurements, Chemical Change, Culminating Project | High School

  Project: Chemical Reaction Soda Bottle Boat Race Mark as Favorite (97 Favorites)

  In this project, students will design and build a soda bottle boat with the goal of having the fastest boat to get to the other end of the rain gutter racetrack. Students will have to complete stoichiometric calculations to determine an appropriate amount of “fuel” (baking soda + vinegar) to power their boat.

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  Exothermic & Endothermic, Classification of Reactions, Energy Diagrams, Bond Energy, Activation Energy, Temperature, Chemical Change | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions Mark as Favorite (96 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students will evaluate the energy changes in an endothermic and an exothermic chemical reaction. Through the use of this simulation students will have the opportunity to compare how energy is absorbed and released in each reaction. Additionally, students will make a connection between the standard energy diagrams associated with each reaction type.

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  Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Classification of Reactions | High School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry Mark as Favorite (92 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students will participate in a short quiz that challenges their knowledge of three related topics: classification of reaction types, balancing equations and solving stoichiometry problems.

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  Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Dimensional Analysis | High School

  Lesson Plan: Stoichiometry of Air Bags Mark as Favorite (92 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will be introduced to the concept of gram to gram stoichiometry calculations. Students will be guided through a scenario regarding air bags and will be tasked with calculating the amount of gas (NaN3) that must be used to inflate a vehicle air bag to the correct size. Follow-up practice problems are also provided.

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

  Lab: Le Chatelier’s Soda Mark as Favorite (90 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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  Chemical Change, Conservation of Mass, Chemical Change, Physical Change | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Chemistry in a Bag Mark as Favorite (89 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will observe and identify chemical and physical changes contained inside a plastic bag. Students will also use this lab to understand the Law of Conservation of Mass.

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  Balancing Equations, Conservation of Mass, Molecular Formula | Middle School, High School

  Lesson Plan: Counting Atoms & Balancing Equations Mark as Favorite (84 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will learn how to count atoms and how to balance chemical equations using videos, simulations and games.

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  Balancing Equations, Classification of Reactions, Chemical Change, Identifying an Unknown, Molarity, Concentration | High School

  Lab: An Environmental Impact Study Mark as Favorite (82 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will test a water sample which comes from a local zoo, where, it is reported that many bird eggs are not hatching. Students will test the water for the presence of multiple ions. Once the type of ion in the water is determined, students will write balanced equations to illustrate their findings. Students will also conduct a serial dilution to determine the concentration, or molarity, of the ion in the water sample. This molarity will be compared to known values to determine if the materials in the water are at an unhealthy level.

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  Chemical Change, Conservation of Mass, Balancing Equations | Middle School, High School

  Demonstration: Identifying Chemical Reactions Mark as Favorite (80 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students observe a series of teacher led demonstrations to learn how to identify evidence that a chemical reaction has occurred, how to write a word equation to explain a chemical reaction, and how to convert a word equation to a balanced chemical equation.