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Forming a Precipitate Lesson PlanForming a Precipitate Lesson Plan
Publisher
American Chemical Society
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 hr
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Demonstration
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Technology
Scientific Equipment
Projection
Year
2016
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Forming a Precipitate

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Can you mix two liquids to make a solid that is insoluble? Yes, you can, and pupils see this as the lesson uses more than one combination of liquids to form a solid. Through two teacher demonstrations and a hands-on activity, scholars observe the process. The lesson also focuses on the concept of conservation of mass with the analysis questions. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

precipitates, ions, molecules, solutions, solids, chemical equations, conservation of mass

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Practice all demonstrations before class so you are aware of exactly what you are looking for

Classroom Considerations

  • Carefully follow all safety precautions for the various chemicals, as some cause skin issues, some cause respiratory issues, and some can't be thrown away
  • Recommends projection, but if a projector is not available, you can print the image to poster size and hang it in the classroom
  • Lesson is the third in a 12-part series
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

  • Provides information on where to buy specific chemicals including companies and product numbers
  • Includes discussion questions and ideal answers throughout the lesson
  • Follows a 5E lesson format

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.7 WHST.6-8.1.a WHST.6-8.1.b WHST.6-8.1.c WHST.6-8.1.d WHST.6-8.1.e

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