Thermochemistry & Heat of Reaction Phenomena-Based Lesson: Molten Iron Production at 2,500°C via the Exothermic Thermite Reaction 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 Thermochemistry & Heat of Reaction, built around the phenomenon Molten Iron Production at 2,500°C via the Exothermic Thermite Reaction. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

Complete the set: Thermochemistry & Heat of Reaction Phenomena-Based Lesson: Molten Iron Production at 2,500°C via the Exothermic Thermite Reaction Teacher Discussion Guide; Thermochemistry & Heat of Reaction Phenomena-Based Lesson: Molten Iron Production at 2,500°C via the Exothermic Thermite Reaction Student Response Sheet. Scaffolded version: Thermochemistry & Heat of Reaction Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Molten Iron Production at 2,500°C via the Exothermic Thermite Reaction 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 do bond enthalpies explain why this redox reaction releases about 850 kilojoules of heat per mole of iron(III) oxide?”

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

Standards: HS-PS1-4 — Develop a model to illustrate that the release or absorption of energy from a chemical reaction system depends upon the changes in total bond energy. HS-PS3-4 — Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that the transfer of thermal energy when two components of different temperature are combined within a closed system results in a more uniform energy distribution among the components in the system.

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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