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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 (2 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 (14 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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  Balancing Equations, Conservation of Mass, Chemical Change, Combustion, Reversible Reactions, Classification of Reactions | High School

  Lesson Plan: Chemical Equations Unit Plan Mark as Favorite (128 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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  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 (44 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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  Reaction Rate, Chemical Change, Reaction Rate, Observations | Middle School, Elementary School, High School

  Demonstration: Simple Kinetics Mark as Favorite (58 Favorites)

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

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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 (10 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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  Chemical Change, Classification of Reactions, Balancing Equations, Observations, Chemical Change | High School

  Lab: Recycling Copper: Understanding Chemical Reactions Mark as Favorite (40 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will demonstrate their understanding of writing, balancing, translating, and identifying types of chemical reactions. While doing so, they will learn about the process of recycling copper.

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  Calorimetry, Exothermic & Endothermic, Temperature, Stoichiometry, Limiting Reactant, Chemical Change, Molarity, Enthalpy, Heat, Concentration, Experimental Design, Scientific Method | High School

  Lab: Less Than Zero Mark as Favorite (36 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will investigate the endothermic reaction between baking soda and HCl. Students will consider stoichiometric ratios, molar concentrations, reaction scale, and calorimetry. The lab starts with a scripted reaction that uses given molar ratios, a glass beaker, and 2-M HCl. They will witness a temperature drop of about 5 to 8 C. Students then adjust the experiment so they can achieve a temperature drop of more than 20 C.

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

  Lab: It's Time to React Mark as Favorite (72 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will conduct four chemical reactions and analyze each for indicators of a chemical reaction. Based on their observations students will write a balanced chemical equation for each reaction as well as identify the reaction type for each reaction.

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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 (100 Favorites)

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

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  Chemical Change, Exothermic & Endothermic, Redox Reaction, Reaction Rate | High School

  Demonstration: Potassium Permanganate Demo Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)

  In this demo, students witness two chemicals that take some time to react. The KMnO4 and glycerin come into contact and appear not to react, but then a flame results. This is an example of an exothermic redox reaction.

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  Chemical Change, Limiting Reactant, Classification of Reactions, Percent Yield, Stoichiometry, Concentration, Molarity, Mole Concept, Dimensional Analysis | High School

  Demonstration: First Day Review Mark as Favorite (21 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students see evidence of a chemical reaction.

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  Chemical Change, Beer's Law, Redox Reaction, Reduction, Oxidation, Concentration, Reaction Rate | High School

  Lesson Plan: Rustbusters! A Lab Activity on Corrosion Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)

  In this lesson students learn about factors affecting the rate of corrosion and evaluate the efficiency of different protective coatings to simulate products used in industry when building metal structures like ships or bridges.

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  Net Ionic Equation, Chemical Change, Solubility Rules, Solubility, Precipitate, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change | High School

  Lab: Ions in Aqueous Solution Presentation Mark as Favorite (34 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will mix ionic solutions to determine what combinations form precipitates.

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  Titrations, Limiting Reactant, Acid Base Reactions, Indicators, Chemical Change, Equivalence Point, Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Graphing, Error Analysis, Chemical Change, Error Analysis, Measurements, Concentration, Molarity | High School

  Lab: Acid-Base Mole Ratio Mark as Favorite (15 Favorites)

  In this lab, students study several concepts, including acid-base reactions, limiting reactants, and stoichiometry, by observing the contained reaction of acetic acid (diluted vinegar) with sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda) in an unconventional, cost effective titration.

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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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  Chemical Change, Observations, Redox Reaction, Electron Transfer, Oxidation Number, Chemical Change, Activation Energy | High School

  Lesson Plan: Cyanotypes: Taking Pictures with the Sun Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will read about the chemistry behind two photographic methods, including cyanotypes, and then prepare their own sun-sensitive cyanotype paper from two different types of paper. They will place items of their choosing on the prepared papers, place them in the sunlight, and develop and compare the images. Finally, students will be asked to think about different variables they could test with adjustments to the original procedures.

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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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  Chemical Change, History, Identifying an Unknown, Molecular Structure | High School

  Lesson Plan: Development of Diagnostic Test Strips Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will learn about diagnostic test strips by reading an article and engaging in related activities. The activities help promote literacy in the science classroom. Parts of this lesson could be used as plans for a substitute teacher.

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  Polymers, Chemical Change, Conservation of Matter, Phase Changes | Elementary School

  Lesson Plan: Making Slime Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students explore the science behind chemical reactions as well as the processes used by chemical engineering principles to develop new materials. The idea that mixing two substances can result in an explosion, the release of gas, and the formation of an entirely new substance is both fascinating and mysterious to most young students.

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  Reaction Rate, Catalysts, Experimental Design, Chemical Change, Reaction Rate, Chemical Change | Middle School

  Lesson Plan: Investigating Fast and Slow Reaction Rates Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will review the characteristics of chemical changes and then use a catalyst and an inhibitor to explore the reaction rate of the oxidation of iron.

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  Exothermic & Endothermic, Temperature, Heat of Combustion, Chemical Change | Middle School

  Lesson Plan: Chemical Volcanoes - A Tale of Two Reactions Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will use volcanoes as a vehicle to learn about the differences between endothermic and exothermic reactions by completing a hands-on activities and observing a teacher-led demonstration.

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  Combustion, Chemical Change, Balancing Equations, Reaction Rate, Conservation of Mass, Conservation of Matter, Stoichiometry, Limiting Reactant, Chemical Change, Conservation of Matter, Conservation of Mass, Graphing, Error Analysis, Accuracy, Observations, Inferences, Interdisciplinary, Reaction Rate, Catalysts, Measurements, Mole Concept | High School

  Lesson Plan: Clean Air Chemistry Mark as Favorite (28 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will learn about air pollution and some steps toward mitigating it. First, they will burn a candle and measure its mass and the concentration of CO2 over time. Students will discuss which data set they have more confidence in and why and then use stoichiometry to predict outcomes. Next, students explore incomplete combustion in a model-based worksheet that shows how a lack of O2 in the burning of fuels can produce air pollution. Students work together to interpret the models, define terms, and draw conclusions. Lastly, students work in groups using Lego models to illustrate how a catalytic converter works. They race “Nature” against catalysts “Palladium,” “Platinum,” and “Rhodium” to see what breaks down air pollution molecules fastest.