Oxidation Reduction Reaction Teacher Resources

To the untrained eye a heap of rusting pipes seems to have little in common with a bomb blast. But scientists (and science teachers) see both as examples of an oxidation reduction reaction, or redox reaction for short. Simply stated, this reaction refers to the process by which electrons transfer from one atom, which is oxidized, to another atom, which is reduced.

Lesson Planet’s cache of educational resources provides reviewed lesson and unit plans, worksheets and videos, and even interactives about redox reactions for all levels of learners. Introduce the process to younger learners with the video How Batteries Work that explains how batteries rely on the redox process, or challenge AP Chemistry students with a video that offers a rapid-fire explanation. Interactive resources permit aspiring scientists to safely conduct virtual experiments with redox reactions while worksheets can permit class members to practice balancing equations or learn how to assign oxidation reduction numbers to reactions.

You’ll find everything you need to address this explosive topic in all levels of science classes.