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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 5

The learner will develop an understanding of chemical reactions.

Objective 5.01

Evaluate various types of chemical reactions:

  • Analyze reactions by types: single replacement, double replacement (including acid-base neutralization) , decomposition, synthesis, and combustion including simple hydrocarbons.
  • Predict products.

Resources aligned to this objective

Chem-speak (introduction to chemical equations)
Students will understand what constitutes a chemical reaction and how chemical equations represent chemical reactions by means of discussion and demonstrations.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Brenda Rock.
Types of chemical reactions
This lesson is intended for use in a first year Chemistry class and has modifications aligned with the North Carolina Novice High English Language Development objectives. It provides an overview of various types of chemical reactions by allowing students to visually observe examples of synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, and double displacement reactions and to identify certain products by the use of litmus and splint tests.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Development and Science)
By Harriett Tillett.

Lesson plans on the web

Finding the toxic dose
This lesson is part of a three-part series on toxicology, the scientific study of poisons and their affect on biological systems. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Toxicology and human health
This Science NetLinks lesson is part of a three-part series on toxicology, the scientific study of poisons and their affect on biological systems. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Toxicology and living systems
This Science NetLinks lesson is part of a three-part series on toxicology, the scientific study of poisons and their affect on biological systems. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–11 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science