First:  Watch these videos. Second:  Do Now -- Write 5 lines in 5 minutes.  Explain the difference between a physical change and a chemical change and include an example of each, other than that presented in the videos.

Read the questions.  Think about them.  Discuss them with your elbow partner.  Then, type your answers to these questions in the google form as your Do Now. Loading...

The directions on a jigzaw reading activity and notes sheet for the types of chemical reactions is available here.  The reading is from your textbook on pages 256 to 263.  ChemReacTypesJigzaw.doc (27,5 kB)

On a piece of paper, in a chemical reaction, describe what reactants are and what products are.  Then take the poll below.

Your final assessment for the chemical equations and reactions unit is to create a podcast.  See the directions here.  PodcastDirections.doc (31,5 kB)  Know what you are aiming for by checking out the grading rubric.  PodcastRubric.doc (37,5 kB)