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Science — Grade 8

Goal 4, Objective 4.07

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

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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.
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.