09/11/23-09/15/23- Grade 8 Science

Author: GFSD FIMS Science

Date created: 09/09/2023 12:50 PM UMST ; Date modified: 09/09/2023 1:09 PM UMST

VITAL INFORMATION
Subject(s) Science

Topic a. Types of Chemical Reaction; b. Balancing of Equation; and c. Conservation of mass

Grade/Level Grade 8

Objective(s) 1. Students will understand the concept of balancing chemical equations

2. Students will understand the concept of the conservation of mass in chemical reactions.
3. Students will be introduced to different types of chemical reactions (e.g., synthesis, decomposition).
4. - Students will deepen their understanding of different types of chemical reactions.
5.Students will review and apply their understanding of balancing equations, conservation of mass, and types of chemical
reactions.

IMPLEMENTATION
Procedure Monday: Introduction to Balancing Equations

1. Bellwork:
- Display a chemical equation on the board and ask students to identify the number of atoms for each element on both
sides.

2. Introduction:
- Define and explain the concept of balancing chemical equations.
- Discuss why it is important in understanding chemical reactions.

3. Guided Practice:
- Go through a step-by-step process of balancing an equation on the board.
- Have students work through the Balancing Chemical Equations Worksheet independently or in pairs.

4. Discussion:
- Review and discuss the solutions to the worksheet as a class.
- Address any questions or concerns.

5. Assessment:
- Assign additional equations to be balanced for homework.

Tuesday: Conservation of Mass

1. Bellwork:
- Ask students to explain in their own words what the conservation of mass means.

2. Introduction:
- Define and explain the principle of conservation of mass.
- Provide examples and illustrations.

3. Demonstration:
- Perform a simple chemical reaction (e.g., baking soda and vinegar) and show how the mass before and after the reaction
remains the same.

4. Group Activity:
- Provide students with a set of chemical reactions and ask them to predict the mass of the reactants and products. Discuss
their predictions.

5. Discussion:
- Review and discuss the results of the group activity.
- Address any questions or concerns.

6. Homework Assignment:
- Assign practice problems related to conservation of mass.

Wednesday: Types of Chemical Reactions (Part 1)

1. Bellwork:
- Ask students to recall what they learned about balancing equations and conservation of mass.

2. Introduction:
- Introduce the different types of chemical reactions (synthesis, decomposition, combustion, single replacement, double
replacement) with examples.

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 3. Guided Practice:
- Work through examples of each type of reaction on the board.
- Provide students with the Types of Chemical Reactions Handout for reference.

4. Group Activity:
- Have students work in groups to identify the type of reaction for a set of chemical equations.

5. Discussion:
- Review and discuss the results of the group activity.
- Address any questions or concerns.

6. Assessment:
- Assign practice problems related to types of chemical reactions.

Thursday: Types of Chemical Reactions (Part 2)

1. Bellwork:
- Ask students to recall the different types of chemical reactions introduced the previous day.

2. Review:
- Briefly review the types of chemical reactions and their characteristics.

3. Guided Practice:
- Work through more examples of each type of reaction on the board.
- Encourage students to identify patterns and common elements in each type of reaction.

4. Group Activity:
- Provide students with a new set of chemical equations and ask them to identify the type of reaction.

5. Discussion:
- Review and discuss the results of the group activity.
- Address any questions or concerns.

6. Homework Assignment:
- Assign additional practice problems related to types of chemical reactions.

Friday: Review and Assessment

Lesson Components:

1. Bellwork:
- Ask students to recall key concepts from the week's lessons.

2. Review:
- Review key points about balancing equations, conservation of mass, and types of chemical reactions.

3. Independent Practice:
- Administer the assessment to evaluate students' understanding of the topics.

4. Assessment:
- Collect and review the assessments.

5. Closing:
- Discuss any common mistakes or misconceptions found in the assessments.

Differentiated Instruction 1. Varied Instructional Materials

2. Group Activities
3. Assessment Options
4. Homework Assignments
5. Reflection and Extension Activities
6. Flexible Grouping
7. Visual and Kinesthetic Learning
8. Scaffolded Instruction
9. Adapted Discussion

Time Allotment 5 class periods. 1.5 Hrs. per class.

MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

Instructional Materials - Whiteboard and markers
- Balancing Chemical Equations Worksheet
- Sample Equations for Demonstration
- Whiteboard and markers
- Demonstration materials for simple chemical reactions (e.g., baking soda and vinegar)
- Whiteboard and markers

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 - Types of Chemical Reactions Handout
- Whiteboard and markers
- Types of Chemical Reactions Handout (continued)
- Whiteboard and markers

Resources
Materials and resources:
www..beyondtext.org
Technology resources:
Firefox, Open Office, PowerPoint, Word

STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT

Standards AZ - Arizona K-8 Science Standards 2018
Standard:
Grades 6-8 Science Standards
Area:
Eighth Grade: Focus on Cause and Effect; Energy and Matter; Stability and Change
Sub-area:
Physical Sciences: Students apply stability and change to explore chemical properties of matter and chemical reactions to further understand
energy and matter.
Indicator:
8.P1U1.1 Develop and use a model to demonstrate that atoms and molecules can be combined or rearranged in chemical reactions to form new
compounds with the total number of each type of atom conserved.

Indicator:
8.P1U1.2 Obtain and evaluate information regarding how scientists identify substances based on unique physical and chemical properties.

Assessment/Rubrics Assessment Quiz

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