Claire Vahey

Quick and easy doodle notes for differentiating atoms versus molecules.

Quick and easy doodle notes showing the different signs a chemical reaction has taken place and the steps explaining how chemical reactions occurs. Real life examples of the steps provided as seen as a nail interacting with oxygen to get a rusty nail. Colored version available, fill in the blank version available, filled in black and white answer key included.

Students become element experts as they research and analyze a chemical element using a visual graphic organizer. They investigate physical and chemical properties, model atomic structure, and connect these features to real-life uses. Through this process, students discover how an element’s properties explain its behavior and why it is useful in the world around them.

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