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Electron Transitions Lesson PlanElectron Transitions Lesson Plan
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Beyond Benign
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2017
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Electron Transitions

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Ready for a lab with a lot of razzle-dazzle? Young chemists observe flame tests of common salts through an always-popular activity. The updated resource focuses on observation skills, collaboration, and green chemistry practices.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

valence electrons, salt, visible light, colors, fireworks, electromagnetic spectrum, metals, cations, wavelength, making observations, electrons

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the lab to show properties of salts and electron behavior
  • Assess each group's ability to comprehend and follow the lab procedure for a quick Common Core formative check

Classroom Considerations

  • Arrange computer access for lab groups following the lab so they can complete the PhET interactive
  • Groups should contain no more than three pupils

Pros

  • Everything needed for successful execution is included in the Teacher's Guide
  • Material is engaging and well-written
  • The lab uses chlorides rather than traditional nitrate salts, promoting green chemistry

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

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