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Thank you for checking out my resources! If you found this helpful, please follow my store, Chem Barbie’s Resources, to stay updated on new science units, labs, and activities.
Reviews make a HUGE difference for small sellers: if you use this resource in your classroom, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a rating and a quick review. Your feedback helps me improve and helps other teachers find high-quality materials too. Thank you for your support! 🩷Make reaction rates engaging, visual, and easy to understand with this PhET Reactions & Rates Virtual Lab! In this structured, student-friendly activity, learners explore how temperature, concentration, and activation energy affect reaction speed using the interactive simulation from the University of Colorado.
Students collect real-time data, analyze trends, answer higher-level collision theory questions, graph results, and write a scientific conclusion paragraph. This lab moves beyond memorization and helps students truly understand why reactions speed up or slow down.
Perfect for:
- Chemistry
- Higher level Physical Science
- Honors Chemistry
- Sub Plans
- Digital Learning Days
- Intro to Kinetics Units
What’s Included:
- Student Lab Handout (ready to print or upload)
- Guided Data Tables
- Analysis Questions
- Graphing Section
- 4–6 Sentence Conclusion Prompt
- Complete Answer Key
- Simple 20-Point Grading Rubric
Learning Targets Covered:
- Explain reaction rate using collision theory
- Describe how temperature affects reaction rate
- Describe how concentration affects reaction rate
- Connect activation energy to reaction speed
Why Teachers Love It:
- No prep required
- Clear step-by-step directions
- Built-in higher-order thinking questions
- Easy grading with included rubric
- Works for in-person, hybrid, or virtual settings
This lab is a perfect addition to any Kinetics or Reaction Rates Unit and helps students build strong conceptual foundations before moving into rate laws or calculations.
Thank you for checking out my resources! If you found this helpful, please follow my store, Chem Barbie’s Resources, to stay updated on new science units, labs, and activities.
Reviews make a HUGE difference for small sellers: if you use this resource in your classroom, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a rating and a quick review. Your feedback helps me improve and helps other teachers find high-quality materials too. Thank you for your support! 🩷
Reaction Rates Virtual Lab:PhET Reactions & Rates Simulation, Collision Theory
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Description
Thank you for checking out my resources! If you found this helpful, please follow my store, Chem Barbie’s Resources, to stay updated on new science units, labs, and activities.
Reviews make a HUGE difference for small sellers: if you use this resource in your classroom, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a rating and a quick review. Your feedback helps me improve and helps other teachers find high-quality materials too. Thank you for your support! 🩷Make reaction rates engaging, visual, and easy to understand with this PhET Reactions & Rates Virtual Lab! In this structured, student-friendly activity, learners explore how temperature, concentration, and activation energy affect reaction speed using the interactive simulation from the University of Colorado.
Students collect real-time data, analyze trends, answer higher-level collision theory questions, graph results, and write a scientific conclusion paragraph. This lab moves beyond memorization and helps students truly understand why reactions speed up or slow down.
Perfect for:
- Chemistry
- Higher level Physical Science
- Honors Chemistry
- Sub Plans
- Digital Learning Days
- Intro to Kinetics Units
What’s Included:
- Student Lab Handout (ready to print or upload)
- Guided Data Tables
- Analysis Questions
- Graphing Section
- 4–6 Sentence Conclusion Prompt
- Complete Answer Key
- Simple 20-Point Grading Rubric
Learning Targets Covered:
- Explain reaction rate using collision theory
- Describe how temperature affects reaction rate
- Describe how concentration affects reaction rate
- Connect activation energy to reaction speed
Why Teachers Love It:
- No prep required
- Clear step-by-step directions
- Built-in higher-order thinking questions
- Easy grading with included rubric
- Works for in-person, hybrid, or virtual settings
This lab is a perfect addition to any Kinetics or Reaction Rates Unit and helps students build strong conceptual foundations before moving into rate laws or calculations.
Thank you for checking out my resources! If you found this helpful, please follow my store, Chem Barbie’s Resources, to stay updated on new science units, labs, and activities.
Reviews make a HUGE difference for small sellers: if you use this resource in your classroom, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a rating and a quick review. Your feedback helps me improve and helps other teachers find high-quality materials too. Thank you for your support! 🩷
