Description
Your 10th grade Chemistry class will love this activity! This hands-on exploration activity has students discovering how to balance ion charges to form a neutral ionic compound. During the task analysis, students are prompted to notice patterns and write rules that form the basis for writing ionic compound formulae. An accessible entry to formula writing for all students, who can always return to use this strategy if the cross-over technique is overwhelming.
Many high school students believe that cut and paste activities are beneath them, they always take so long and make such a mess! Grab your building bricks (2x2, 2x4 and 2x6) and have your students build ionic compounds rather than cut and paste. This low-prep resource puts your students in the driver’s seat, while still providing guidance. The hands-on nature of this activity works well as a differentiated approach to writing ionic formulae, or you could incorporate it as a centers activity.
Clear step-by-step instructions with helpful diagrams set students up for success. There are two versions of this page: one where all cation blocks in the key are shaded grey and one where ion blocks are all white, allowing students to colour in to match available block colours. The response page includes a table where students draw their built compound, write the symbols of the cation and anion used, write the compound’s formula, identify total positive and negative charges before stating the compound’s overall charge. Through repetition, students will notice patterns and be able to develop their own rules around charges and formulae. The straightforward answer key is simple to follow and looks just like the student sheet for ease of use.
Includes:
· Teacher information
· Instruction page x2 versions: enabling you to work with your available equipment
· Student response page: fill in the table with information about compounds and answer questions about charges and formulae
· 5 different pages, including teacher information and answer key
· Concise version of previous paragraphs
· Simple, easy-to-follow answer key/sample responses
· US spelling version AND UK/Australian spelling version
BONUS: Suggested learning intentions and success criteria (I can… statements) to accompany the ionic compounds building activity, to help your students stay on track and self-reflect.
Highlights
Description
Your 10th grade Chemistry class will love this activity! This hands-on exploration activity has students discovering how to balance ion charges to form a neutral ionic compound. During the task analysis, students are prompted to notice patterns and write rules that form the basis for writing ionic compound formulae. An accessible entry to formula writing for all students, who can always return to use this strategy if the cross-over technique is overwhelming.
Many high school students believe that cut and paste activities are beneath them, they always take so long and make such a mess! Grab your building bricks (2x2, 2x4 and 2x6) and have your students build ionic compounds rather than cut and paste. This low-prep resource puts your students in the driver’s seat, while still providing guidance. The hands-on nature of this activity works well as a differentiated approach to writing ionic formulae, or you could incorporate it as a centers activity.
Clear step-by-step instructions with helpful diagrams set students up for success. There are two versions of this page: one where all cation blocks in the key are shaded grey and one where ion blocks are all white, allowing students to colour in to match available block colours. The response page includes a table where students draw their built compound, write the symbols of the cation and anion used, write the compound’s formula, identify total positive and negative charges before stating the compound’s overall charge. Through repetition, students will notice patterns and be able to develop their own rules around charges and formulae. The straightforward answer key is simple to follow and looks just like the student sheet for ease of use.
Includes:
· Teacher information
· Instruction page x2 versions: enabling you to work with your available equipment
· Student response page: fill in the table with information about compounds and answer questions about charges and formulae
· 5 different pages, including teacher information and answer key
· Concise version of previous paragraphs
· Simple, easy-to-follow answer key/sample responses
· US spelling version AND UK/Australian spelling version
BONUS: Suggested learning intentions and success criteria (I can… statements) to accompany the ionic compounds building activity, to help your students stay on track and self-reflect.
