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Chemistry can help athletes and others protect and treat injuries. Use the interactive activity to explore the chemical reactions in instant hot and coldpacks. Learners manipulate the type of salt in the pack and watch the reaction take place while observing a graph of the energy. The activity shows the chemical equation for the reaction and provides a link for individuals to practice balancing the equations.
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Instructional Ideas
- Bring in actual hot and cold packs and analyze the chemical ingredients
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a free account set up with CK-12 to access interactive
- Pupils need laptops with Internet access
Pros
- Uses a familiar topic for most to increase motivation
- Includes guiding questions to answer after completing the activity
Cons
- Does not provide a lesson guide or student handout