Classroom Resources: Reactions & Stoichiometry
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Subatomic Particles, Molecular Structure , Photosynthesis | Middle School
Lesson Plan: Carbon, Carbon Everywhere Mark as Favorite (4 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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Combustion, Balancing Equations, Stoichiometry | High School
Activity: Calculating Your Carbon Footprint Mark as Favorite (33 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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Density, Density, Chemical Change, Observations, Chemical Change, Combustion | Elementary School, Middle School
Demonstration: Investigating Gas Density Mark as Favorite (5 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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Percent Composition, Mole Concept, Identifying an Unknown, Emission Spectrum | High School
Lesson Plan: Chemical Analysis of Martian Rocks Mark as Favorite (32 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, Stoichiometry, Redox Reaction, Net Ionic Equation | High School
Lab: Inquiry Redox Investigation Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)
In this lab, students perform a simple redox reaction using an iron nail and copper(II) chloride solution. They will consider both quantitative and qualitative data collected during the reaction in order to attempt to explain what happened. Students will also create particle diagrams and determine mole ratios of various species in the reaction.
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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 (2 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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Reaction Rate, Activation Energy, Catalysts, Reaction Rate | High School
Lesson Plan: Kinetics Unit Plan Mark as Favorite (6 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 topic of kinetics to your students.
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Reaction Rate, Chemical Change, Observations, Chemical Change, Reaction Rate, Catalysts | Elementary School
Lab: To What DEGREE Does it Matter Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lab the students will explore how factors such as temperature may influence chemical reactions. Students will use citric acid and sodium bicarbonate (Alka-Seltzer) and a catalyst (water) to induce a reaction at varying degrees. Observations will be made of the rate at which the reactions take place under these varying conditions. The students will make predictions of how the temperature of the water will affect the chemical reaction. They will use a stop watch to time the reaction between the Alka-Seltzer and the varying temperatures of water and graph their observations for analysis, they will compare data to deduce whether temperature has any influence during a chemical reaction.
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Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Molecular Formula, Naming Compounds, Stoichiometry, Limiting Reactant, Classification of Reactions | High School
Activity: Isn't it Ionic Mark as Favorite (17 Favorites)
In this activity students will form ionic compounds and covalent compounds using clues and questions. Students are going to then develop their own stoichiometric problems and have other groups attempt to solve it.
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Chemical Change, Density, Classification of Reactions | High School
Demonstration: Preparation of Hydrogen Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)
In this demo, students witness a single displacement reaction between zinc and sulfuric acid that produces hydrogen gas. The gas is collected via water displacement and ignited.
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Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Reaction Rate, Solubility | High School
Lab: Analyzing the Reaction between Baking Soda and Citric Acid Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)
In this lab, students will examine the reaction between citric acid and baking soda. They will analyze the chemical equation, balance it and calculate needed quantities of each reactant for a complete reaction. Based on their observations, students will determine if all reactants were completely used during the reaction.
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Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Acid Base Reactions, Observations | Middle School, High School
Lab: How do Sinkholes Form? Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)
In this lab students will learn how acidic groundwater reacts with limestone, causing it to erode. Sinkholes form when eroded limestone underneath the surface of the earth can no longer support the ground above it. Students will test how acid reacts with a variety of rocks and determine which rocks would be best to build a city on top of in order to reduce the chance of sinkholes forming.
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Conservation of Mass, Measurements, Conservation of Mass | High School, Middle School
Lab: Mass & Change Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)
In this lab, students will use unified particle pictures of solid, liquid, and gas to explain the law of conservation of mass after carrying out various experiments.
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Chemical Change, Identifying an Unknown, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Chemical Change | High School
Lab: As Easy as Pie Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)
In this lab, students will use chemical and physical properties to identify an unknown powder.
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Observations, Combustion, Phase Changes | High School
Lab: Observing a Candle Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)
In this lab, students accumulate observations of a candle including a look at the combustion reaction's reactants and products.
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Chemical Change, Observations, Exothermic & Endothermic, Temperature, Chemical Change | High School
Lab: Observing a Chemical Reaction Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)
In this lab, students will practice making careful observations and measurements while witnessing a chemical change.
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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 (1 Favorite)
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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Renewable Energy, Conservation of Mass, Chemical Change, Volume, Pressure | Middle School, High School
Lab: Power That Stinks Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)
In this lab, students will experiment with creating and capturing biogas, and have an opportunity to look at how energy is created from waste. They will explore the differences between non-renewable and renewable energy sources.
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Exothermic & Endothermic, Chemical Change, Heat, Temperature, Classification of Reactions | Middle School, High School
Lab: Designing Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)
In this lab, students will design and test an experiment for producing either an endothermic or an exothermic reaction. The goal of the lab is for students to successfully construct a reproducible procedure for a reaction that either releases or absorbs thermal energy, and that can be supported with data.
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Stoichiometry, Dimensional Analysis | High School
Lesson Plan: Stoichiometry Set-up Method Mark as Favorite (20 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will learn how to follow a process of visual cues in combination with a step-by-step problem solving method for different types of stoichiometric problems. This method can be particularly beneficial for students who struggle with completing multi-step calculations.
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Reaction Rate, Reaction Rate, Acid Base Reactions | Middle School, High School
Lab: Plop, Fizz: How to Affect the Rate of a Chemical Reaction Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will react Alka-Seltzer tablets with water. By varying the temperature of the water, particle size of the Alka-Seltzer, and concentration of the Alka-Seltzer they can see the effect on the rate and strength of the chemical reaction.
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Acid Rain, Chemical Change | High School
Activity: Investigating Acid Rain Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)
In this activity, students will investigate the chemistry of acid rain through web based research. Students will also have the opportunity to observe the reaction between a common acid and a material in a week long simulation and relate their findings to the effects of acid rain.
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Gas Laws, Ideal Gas, Kinetic Molecular Theory, Stoichiometry, Partial Pressure | High School
Lab: Determination of the Ideal Gas Law Constant Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lab, students will collect a gas sample over water and use multiple scientific principles including stoichiometry and gas laws to experimentally determine the Ideal Gas Law Constant (R).
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Polymers, Polymers, Chemical Change, Chemical Bond | Middle School, High School
Demonstration: Turn Milk into Plastic Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)
In this demonstration, students will observe the process of making a polymer, casein plastic, from the casein protein found in milk.
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Chemical Change, Observations, Chemical Change, Reaction Rate, Interdisciplinary, Physical Change, Reaction Rate | Middle School
Lab: Chemical Weathering in Geology Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lab, students will explore the differences between erosion, weathering and chemical weathering. They will complete a lab experiment that simulates chemical weathering on 4 different types of rocks. They will also learn how to use the Mohs Hardness Test to analyze the results.