Samantha Robichaux
Samantha Robichaux
9th Grade Physical Science
Construct and revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties (HS-PS1-2).
Students will be given a sheet with equations for different chemical solutions. They have to figure out if the solution is basic or acidic based on the chemical formula. They will work in partners. To check their work they will use the Beaker app on their tablets. They will make the solution in Beaker then use the litmus option to check the pH. If the the solution turns red, it is acidic. If the solution turns blue it is basic.
11th Grade Chemistry
Construct and revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties (HS-PS1-2).
Students will get into their assigned lab groups. Each group will be given a different chemical reaction. The groups will first write and balance an equation for their reaction and identify the type of reaction. Then they will perform the reaction in the Beaker app using their tablets. They will write down what they observe in the Beaker app and use it to check their equations. Then they will perform the reactions in real life. Each lab station will be set up with materials and instructions for each groups reaction. After the groups perform their reaction they will write down what they observed and compare to the reaction they observed in the Beaker app to determine if the reaction they performed was successful.