Evidence of Chemical Reactions

7th GradeScience60 min

aligned to Tn State Standard: 7.ps3.1-2

Learning Objective

I can identify evidence of chemical reactions.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

11 min

Good Thinking! — Chemical Reactions in Action

Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC)

Guided Notes

12 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • In a chemical reaction, the original substances are called the reactants, and the new substances that are formed are called the products.

  • The metal on the bicycle was undergoing a chemical reaction that produced rust, which is the result of iron atoms combining with oxygen molecules from the air.

  • Using visual models, like marshmallows, can help students understand how atoms rearrange into different molecules during a chemical reaction.

Practice

18 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Name two things that indicate a chemical reaction has taken place.

Teacher Guide

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