Students will create their very own endothermic and exothermic reactions in a baggie. This lab will help students differentiate between endothermic and exothermic reactions and understand how energy can change in a chemical reaction. This product includes:★ 3 Page Student Lab Sheet (includes lab directions, data table, & lab questions) ★ Full Answer Keys & Example Student Responses ★ Teacher Directions for Lab Setup & Tips for Success ***Please note: This lab requires the following items- beake
This lab has students working in teams of four to complete 10 mini-experiments. Each mini-experiment will be either a physical or a chemical change. At the end of the activity, students will need to write a scientific argument that answers the question: How can you distinguish between a physical and a chemical change?I have included the editable document so that you can adapt the lab to fit the needs of your students. You will need enough supplies for 8 lab stations. Please click the preview to
This activity requires students to work in teams and sort examples of physical and chemical changes. I have included a student answer sheet which will require students to back up their answers with evidence. At the end of the activity, students will write a CER (claim, evidence, reasoning) argument that answers the original question: "What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?" How is this product useful? ✔ Common Core Lesson on Arguing from Evidence ✔ Requires Colla
This activity requires students to work in teams to examine pictures to determine whether each card shows something that has mass and volume. From there, students will sort the pictures into two categories: made of matter or not made of matter. I have included a student answer sheet which will require students to answer several critical thinking questions including one that will have them write their own definition for matter. This card sort is a great introduction to matter activity. Instead of