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Why Do Some Things Get Colder (or Hotter) When They React? Unit PlanWhy Do Some Things Get Colder (or Hotter) When They React? Unit Plan
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Next Generation Science Storylines
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9th - 12th
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Science
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1 mo 5 days
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Scientific Equipment
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Why Do Some Things Get Colder (or Hotter) When They React?

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Some reactions absorb heat while others release it. Young scholars investigate both types of reactions in a 12-lesson unit. Each lesson presents a lab investigation that monitors temperature and considers the types of reactions taking place.

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Concepts

exothermic reactions, endothermic reactions, chemical reactions, thermal energy, heat, heat energy

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use in place of a chemistry unit on thermal energy

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects previous experience with writing chemical equations
  • Lessons require preparation of specific materials

Pros

  • Provides a detailed teacher guide to assist in planning
  • Includes differentiation strategies to use throughout the entire unit

Cons

  • None

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