Investigate the Law of Conservation of Mass through a lab exploration. Individuals combine materials to initiate chemical reactions. They monitor for signs of reactions and measure the masses before and after the reactions for comparison.

Concepts

chemical reactions, conservation of mass, atoms

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Begin with a series of lab demonstrations of chemical reactions showing various indicators
• Plan the lab extension for early finishers

Classroom Considerations

• Requires specific materials for the lab investigation and time for set up

Pros

• Includes a rubric to assess learners' knowledge during the lab investigations
• Provides background information for both teachers and pupils

Cons

• None