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Balancing equations using matrices

In Integrating Chemistry and Algebra II, page 2

This lesson is designed to show students a practical application for matrices within the context of chemistry.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics and Science)

By Jennifer Elmo.

Density

In Integrating Chemistry and Algebra II, page 3

Students will determine the density of two unknown liquids by collecting mass and volume data. Each group of students will be given a different volume of the liquids to measure, they will combine their data to create a graph. Using the graph students will determine the density of the two liquids by calculating the slope of the two lines. Students will also use a graphing calculator to determine the slope of the two lines.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science)

By Jennifer Elmo.

Determining the atomic mass of elements in a compound using matrices

In Integrating Chemistry and Algebra II, page 4

This lesson is designed to show students a practical application for matrices within the context of chemistry.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics and Science)

By Jennifer Elmo.

Half-life

In Integrating Chemistry and Algebra II, page 5

This activity integrates Chemistry and Algebra II by using the concepts of half-life and exponential decay. Half-life is a way for students to see a real-life use of exponential decay functions.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics and Science)

By Jennifer Elmo.

Integrating Chemistry and Algebra II

This unit links chemistry concepts to algebra II skills. Students will use systems of equations to solve problems and matrices to balance chemical reactions.

Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

Isotopic pennies

In Integrating Chemistry and Algebra II, page 6

In this lesson, student use a system of equations to determine the number of each type of “atom” in a closed container.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics and Science)

By Jennifer Elmo.

Solutions

In Integrating Chemistry and Algebra II, page 7

Systems of equations can be used to solve many different kinds of problems. One application is in making solutions such as is done in chemistry. In this lesson, students will set up a system of equations to determine the volume of a solution.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics and Science)

By Jennifer Elmo.

Solving for an unknown variable

In Integrating Chemistry and Algebra II, page 1

This lesson is an algebra review. Students will use common chemistry equations to practice the skill of solving an equation for a variable.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics and Science)

By Jennifer Elmo.

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