Apr 20-24,
2015
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P.S. 2.5.1 Explain how mass is conserved in chemical reactions.
Teacher Notes
Student Activities
Big Idea: Project
Guided Question: None
Objective:
1. Work collaboratively to demonstrate knowledge of physics and
chemistry through multiple modes.
Big Idea: Conservation of Mass
Guided Question: How are chemical reactions represented?
Objective:
1. Describe the parts of a chemical equation.
2. State the law of conservation of mass.
3. Explain the law of conservation of mass as it relates to chemical
equations and chemical changes.
Big Idea: Conservation of Mass
Guided Question: Why is mass conserved in a chemical reaction?
Objective:
1. Observe chemical changes.
2. Measure the mass of reactants and products.
3. Explain the law of conservation of mass.
Anticipatory Set: Reminders to review criteria and rubric
Activities:
 Project work
Big Idea: Project
Guided Question: None
Objective:
1. Work collaboratively to demonstrate knowledge of physics and
chemistry through multiple modes.
Big Idea: Conservation of Mass
Guided Question: How do you determine if a chemical equation is
balanced?
Objective:
1. Count atoms in a chemical formula or chemical equation.
2. Determine if an equation is balanced (obeys conservation of
mass).
3. Balance simple chemical equations.
Anticipatory Set:
Activities:
 PT Math Test
 Project work
Anticipatory Set: Ted Ed “The Law of Conservation of Mass”
http://viewpure.com/2S6e11NBwiw
Activities:
 BrainPOP
 Conservation of Mass Notes
 Prelab
Anticipatory Set: lab safety and groups
Activities:
 Lab: Conservation of Mass
 Start conclusion if time allows
Anticipatory Set: grading criteria for conclusion
Activities:
 Conservation of Mass conclusions due
 Counting Atoms practice
 “Chemistry: Balancing Symbol Equations”
http://viewpure.com/Q4WWiAm3nPM
 Balancing Equations practice
 Assign homework “Balanced Chemical Equations” due Thursday