Cookies and chemical equations have a lot in common! Using cookies as a reference, scholars learn to balance chemical equations. Pieces of the cookies represent different parts of the compounds and elements. This is the sixth installment in a 24-part series.

Concepts

balancing chemical equations, chemical equations, elements, compounds, chemical elements, chemical reactions, molecules, atoms, chemical formulas

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use manipulatives in place of cookies and practice balancing equations on whiteboards to check for understanding after the activity
• Give pupils the last problem as an exit ticket

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a specific set of materials

Pros

• Provides pupils with a visual to reference as they balance equations
• Includes a detailed teacher's guide

Cons

• None