This unit covered some new material and my chemistry classes handled it well. In this unit, I did a couple more demonstrations and lab activities than I usually would. We ended the unit doing Stoichiometry, a topic that was covered in a previous unit. I differentiated instruction to help those students that didn't fully comprehend the material the first time around, and I got a really positive response.
This time around, more students understood the concept of Stoichiometry and the factor/label method. I actually saw that "a-ha" moment with a handful of students. The differentiation forced me to identify which students were is desperate need of help, and work with them one on one. Their improvement in this area automatically gives them a better understanding of chemistry in general. That is a tool they can take with them when they leave my classroom, and it can be used in several different areas.
Moving forward, I want to continue providing opportunities for my students to get hands on experience with science. Our next unit, Gas Laws, will allow me to bring in some dry ice, maybe even liquid nitrogen. That alone will keep students engaged for a week!!
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