Chemical reactions are a part of almost everything in everyday life. A video presentation gives an introduction to chemistry by describing the basics of atomic structure and chemical reactions. Learners discover chemical reactions are all around including inside human bodies.

Concepts

electrochemistry, atoms, subatomic particles, protons, neutrons, electrons, elements, the periodic table, chemical reactions

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Instructional Ideas

• Combine with additional videos from the same publisher to create a more complete unit
• Follow the video presentation with a linked game resource

Classroom Considerations

• Meant as an introduction to the science of chemistry

Pros

• Includes a wide variety of resources
• Emphasizes key scientific vocabulary

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.K.2 SL.3.6 W.6.1.a W.6.1.b W.6.1.c W.6.1.d W.6.1.e 2.MD.B.5 3.MD.A.1 5.NBT.B.6