LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 4

The learner will conduct investigations and utilize technology and information systems to build an understanding of chemistry.

Objective 4.07

Identify evidence supporting the law of conservation of matter.

  • During an ordinary chemical reaction matter cannot be created or destroyed.
  • In a chemical reaction, the total mass of the reactants equals the total mass of the products.

Resources aligned to this objective

Jellybean equations
Students will build chemical compounds using jelly beans and toothpicks to visually balance chemical equations.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science)
By Nancy H. Sanders.
Physical and chemical changes
This is a PowerPoint presentation to help students distinguish between physical and chemical changes. It includes teacher demonstrations to check the students' understanding.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science)
By Louise Whealton.