MS Science Made Simple

Learning how to read, write, and use chemical equations is like learning a new language! This resource is designed to help students understand the information conveyed in a chemical equation by dissecting it into parts. In particular, my students always struggle to understand what the "big number" (coefficient) and "tiny number" (subscript) mean, but having this sheet to reference in their Science Notebooks is a huge help! Designed for interactive notebooks or other usesThree versions: blank, c

To help students identify chemical reactions versus physical changes, we look for at least one of the 5 signs of a chemical reaction! This beaker-themed graphic organizer gives them space to write notes for each of the 5 signs, and tasks them with coming up with an acronym/pneumonic to help them remember the 5. [Examples: City Girls Love To Party; Casper the Ghost Likes To Paint].