Teach Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass with this physical science lesson for Grades 6–8 . The set has 25 slides, delivered as an editable PowerPoint and as a matching printable PDF, so you can present it on the board or print a copy for a student who needs a paper version. The PowerPoint includes teacher speaker notes for each slide.

What students practice

• Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.
• The Big Inquiry. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.
• Learning Goals. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.
• Physical or Chemical?. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.
• Evidence of Chemical Change. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.
• A Closer Look at Reaction Particles. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.
• Reactants Become Products. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.
• Every Atom Is Accounted For. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.
• Conservation of Mass. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.
• Open Systems and Escaping Gas. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.
• Building a Balanced Reaction. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.
• Coefficients vs. Subscripts. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.
• Why Equations Must Balance. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.
• Practice: Balancing Magnesium. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.
• Chemistry Around Us. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.
• Energy and Chemical Reactions. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.

Slide topics include The Big Inquiry. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass; Learning Goals. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass; Physical or Chemical?. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass; Evidence of Chemical Change. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass; A Closer Look at Reaction Particles. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass; Reactants Become Products. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass; Every Atom Is Accounted For. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass; Conservation of Mass. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass; and Exit Ticket and Next Step. Lesson 22: Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass.

What’s included (25 slides)

• Editable PowerPoint (25 slides, with teacher speaker notes)
• Printable PDF of the same 25 slides
• Includes a check-your-understanding or assess slide
• Includes an exit ticket

How to use it in class

1. Project the PowerPoint (or the PDF) and work through the slides with the class.
2. Use the speaker notes for questions to ask, common misconceptions and a model answer.
3. Use the exit ticket or final review questions as a quick formative check.
4. Print selected slides for notebooks, absent students or a sub plan.

At a glance

• Grade: 6–8
• Subject: Physical Science (Chemical Reactions and Conservation of Mass)
• Pages: 25
• Format: Editable PPTX + printable PDF; instant digital download after purchase