Middle+School+Chemistry

The link below is my full unit plan on middle school chemistry. All objectives are outlined and lesson plans are included for four weeks of the plan. -Kate Latta



Areas of feedback: 1) Are the lessons on atoms, compounds, and elements too content-heavy for 7th graders? 2) Will students be able to apply the two blood typing lab scenarios to all chemical and physical reactions? How clear will the two reaction types be to students?

Hey Kate -

Cool unit! I do think the lessons on atoms, compounds/elements are a bit heavy on the content side for many 7th graders, but from what I remember you telling me, your kids are good at rising to the challenge. However, I think the content presented in each lesson is important, even if it's a lot. One possible thing to consider would be breaking up the lessons, perhaps by turning one into a webquest or something like that. Even though the amount of content will be the same, the change in format and opportunity for each student to master it at their own pace might be refreshing for them. -Rohit