Instructional Video

Balancing Equations Part 2

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Show class members how to balance equations, keeping in mind the conservation of mass, with a video demonstration that provides a few sample problems and solutions. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Pause the video and explain each step of balancing the equation for every example rather than just flashing the correct answers
  • Create additional practice problems balancing simple equations, complex equations, and equations with charges
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes prior knowledge of counting the atoms in a chemical equation that was covered in part one
  • The fifth in this 29-part series
Pros
  • Includes the importance of balancing charges, which many videos and lessons on this topic omit
  • Injects cues to pause the video and solve practice problems
Cons
  • None
Common Core