Lesson 2: Balancing Chemical Reactions

• Hook: Solve for X
  • Use various blocks to balance scales

Figure C.4 - Screenshot of NCTM pan balance activity

• Action:
  • Word and Skeletal Equations
  • Use various physical and electronic molecular models
    • Commit, Learn
  • SPONGELAB coefficient activity

Figure C.5 - Screenshot of SPONGELAB coefficient activity

• Consolidation:
  • PMI - analogies, technologies
    • AAL
• Other Teaching Ideas
  • Model, Dramatization, Animation of a balanced chemical equation
  • Khan Academy video lesson