Introduction
Hello 6th-Grade Scientists!
We have just learned the difference between chemical and physical reactions,
now let's apply it to our lives!
Task
Your job is to make a poster or slide show that analyzes a chemical reaction you see in everyday life.
You may work with 1-2 peers, or individually.
You will have 5 sections/slides:
1. What everyday reaction you chose and where you can see it.
2. The reactants and products (listed or drawn) are labeled.
3. A video, image, drawing, or timeline that shows the chemical reaction occurring.
4. Explain why the reaction is chemical and not physical (What evidence lets you know this?).
5. References cited (MLA 9).
Finally, your group will present your final product to the class (only 5 minutes long).
Process
Step 1: Brainstorm Reactions
Think about the chemical reactions you see every day and choose one to focus on for this assignment.
Step 2: Do Your Research
Research your reaction to find the reactants, products, and what happens in the reaction. Include your reasoning for each.
Step 3: Design Your Final Product
This can be a poster or slide show. How will you display your findings? Be sure to include all 5 components under the task.
Step 4: Practice Your Explanation
Practice explaining all parts of your poster/slide show as you would to the entire class. If you are in a group, every person should be able to explain and will be required to speak to the class.
Step 5: Present and Listen to Others
We will have 5-minute presentations that explain our reactions to the class. We will listen to each group present their ideas and rationale.
Evaluation
Your presentation will be evaluated on the following:
| Criteria | Advanced (4) | Proficient (3) | Approaching Proficient (2) | Below Proficient (1) |
| Real-World Examples | The example can be clearly seen in the real world. | The example can sometimes be seen in the real world but is hard to understand. | The example could happen in the real world but does not. | The example is made up and could not happen in the real world. |
| Illustrations/ Videos | Illustrations enhance the explanation and add clarity to the reaction. | Illustrations somewhat enhance the explanation but could have had a clearer connection to the reaction. | Illustrations do not enhance the explanation or bring any clarity to the reaction. | There are no illustrations/the ones included do not relate to the reaction. |
| Explanation | The explanation is clear and enhances the understanding of the reaction. | The explanation is somewhat clear and helps with understanding the reaction, but could be stronger. | The explanation is not clear and does not contribute to the understanding of the reaction. | There is no explanation or the one given is off-topic. |
| Organization | Well-organized | Organized | Somewhat disorganized | Disorganized |
| Sources | Sources are clearly visible and cited in MLA 9 correctly. | Sources are visible and cited, but not correctly. | Sources are somewhat visible, but not cited. | There are no sources visible. |
Conclusion
Great job 6th Grade Scientists!
Now we have mastered WHERE we can see chemical reactions, not just what they are.