Energy in Chemical Reactions

7th GradeScience40 min

Learning Objective

I can describe how energy is either released or absorbed during a chemical reaction.

Lesson Flow

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Guided Notes

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • In photosynthesis, carbon dioxide reacts with water to produce glucose and oxygen, and this reaction absorbs energy from sunlight.

  • Endothermic reactions absorb energy, while exothermic reactions release energy into the surroundings.

  • The law of conservation of energy states that energy is not created or destroyed, but only transferred from one entity to another.

Practice

12 min

6 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Explain in your own words how energy is either released or absorbed during a chemical reaction. Give an example of each.

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