Classifying Chemical Reactions Phenomena-Based Lesson: Vigorous Single Replacement of Copper from Blue Sulfate by Zinc Presentation | Chemistry | Grades 9–12

This is the student-facing slide presentation that introduces the phenomenon, walks the class through observations and driving questions, and frames the evidence students will use for the Phenomena-Based Lesson in the high school Chemistry (grades 9–12) chapter Classifying Chemical Reactions, built around the phenomenon Vigorous Single Replacement of Copper from Blue Sulfate by Zinc. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

Complete the set: Classifying Chemical Reactions Phenomena-Based Lesson: Vigorous Single Replacement of Copper from Blue Sulfate by Zinc Teacher Discussion Guide; Classifying Chemical Reactions Phenomena-Based Lesson: Vigorous Single Replacement of Copper from Blue Sulfate by Zinc Student Response Sheet. Scaffolded version: Classifying Chemical Reactions Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Vigorous Single Replacement of Copper from Blue Sulfate by Zinc Presentation.

Sections: Section 1: Three-dimensional Learning Alignment (ngss); NGSS Dimension; Aligned Three-dimensional Learning Goal; Section 2: Anchoring Phenomenon & Driving Inquiry; Section 3: Productive Science Talk Moves Matrix; Talk Move Category; Verbatim Facilitation Prompt & Goal; Section 5: Student Misconceptions & Scientific Corrections. Sample item: “How does the activity series of metals predict single-replacement redox reactions?”

What's inside: Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 22 slides).

Standards: HS-PS1-2 — Construct and revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.

Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Presentation. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for high school Chemistry, grades 9–12.

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