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Is your acid-base chemistry lesson plan a little ho-hum? Spice things up with puzzles! Young chemists manipulate facts about acids and bases to solve a series of interactive puzzles. The activity combines content knowledge and problem-solving skills in a timed individual challenge.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the puzzles to reinforce critical knowledge about acids and bases
- Create a contest around the puzzle set and reward learners with the fastest times and those that use the fewest hints as they work
Classroom Considerations
- Take a little time at the beginning to demonstrate how the gridlock puzzles work and what information goes where
- Pupils should be familiar with strong and weak acids and bases for the activity
Pros
- You can use the resource online or in printed form, thanks to the included worksheet and answer key
- The gridlock puzzle format is challenging and engaging
Cons
- None