Young chemists have unknown compounds they need to sort. Performing three different tests on each, the chemical behaviors they observe become the basis for data analysis. 

Concepts

chemical compounds, dissolving, chemical formulas, precipitates, solutions

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite a chemist to speak to the class
• Visit a chemical company to tour or ask questions of their staff chemist if possible

Classroom Considerations

• One of the chemicals is corrosive, so review proper safety and handling procedures
• The sixth lesson in a series of seven

Pros

• Includes extension activity
• Lesson provides many differentiation strategies
• Lists suggested groupings with explanations

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3