Chemistry of Life - Combustion

Looking to encourage reading in your chemistry class focused on combustion, fire, endothermic reactions, exothermic reactions, the science of why things burn, and heat production? This engaging science article over the chemistry of everyday life will spark the curiosity of all learners! Start discussions and a love for science with interesting chemistry, reactions, relatable concepts, and explanations. Develop literacy skills, tie science to the world around them, and foster a desire to look for answers.

 

Additional key concepts covered/touched on are:

✔ Chemical Reactions, Products of Chemical Reactions

✔ Oxidizing agents, Hydrocarbons, Limiting reactants (Oxygen or Fuel)

✔ Energy, Heat, Light

✔ Δ Delta standing for change in scientific equations

+ Links to many other concepts like data literacy and connecting science concepts to the real world.

What will the students be doing?

• Students will be given either a printed or digital article to read.
• Then, they will use the text and their own research to answer the questions at the end of the article.
• All research questions are designed to easily spark class discussions!

 

What materials are needed?

• Either 1 printed copy per student OR the digital version assigned
• An internet enabled device for research as needed.

 

When should I use this resource in my class?

✔ When studying reactions, designing experiments, or simply chemistry in general

✔ Perfect review resource or extension activity

✔ This makes for the perfect homework or individual activity

✔ When looking to link outside world into your classroom

✔ This makes for the perfect sub activity too!

✔ Wanting to tie in literacy or research into your lessons?

✔ Anytime you want to get students excited about science!

 

➡ Please note that these articles do assume you've covered at least some basic chemistry terminology such as elements, compounds, molecules, etc.

 

Where did this resource come from?

Our own classrooms! Within chemistry, connecting concepts beyond the classroom is often a subject that generates a lot of interest but can be difficult to do. We've found that exploring the real world around us really helps to solidify student understanding; hence Chemistry of Life was born! All articles are based off of authentic sources and vetted for accuracy.

 

What if I have a Question?

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