This 3 activity set gives you hands-on ways to have your students practice balancing equations. Students will work with 3 types of models to physically see equations being balanced. Stoichiometry can be a very abstract topic. These activities help to make it much more concrete! This would work well in a chemistry, physical science or general science classroom.
The first two activities are with standard supplies found at common stores, but the third activity uses molecular models. Please be advised!
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Nicole Hays
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It was a creative, hand-on way to show the process.
December 25, 2011
The kids loved using the M&Ms. For those kids who weren't getting it just on the board alone, this was great. I have yet to try the beads, but I think it will help for a few who are still struggling. Thanks!
October 2, 2011
Using beads to write balanced equations are a great and creative idea. I think it will work well for those students that don't think abstractly.
September 21, 2011
It looks like it is do-able. I love it. I will try and let you know the feed back.
thank you.
August 27, 2009
Very useful.
August 28, 2008
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Nicole has taught for taught for 6 years in the public schools. Enriching her students lives through the study of General Science, Geophysical Science, Biology, and Physics has given her an understanding of common pitfalls that students face and how best to handle them. She is also an adjunct instructor at a local University in their Science Department.
