Module #5 Cooperative Group Learning Lesson Plan

Format
Title: Oh NO I found a rusted spot on my car! Let's explore how the total bond energy in
chemical reactions determines the release or absorption of energy.

The focus of the lesson:

- Physical science: How chemical reactions absorb and release energy and how this
applies to everyday interactions.
- 4 cooperative groups

Significance: “Chemical reactions happen in our everyday lives for example freezing water, rust
on a nail, digesting food, and making a campfire are all examples of day-to-day interactions that
release energy or absorb energy. Understanding how these reactions take place and why helps
us understand how to aid or prevent these processes. Today you will be working in groups to
further your understanding of how bond energy in chemical reactions results in a release or
absorption of energy.”

Standard: 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.

Objective:
Students will listen and take notes on two videos about chemical reactions and endothermic/
exothermic reactions. After the videos, students will have a few minutes with their peers to
compare notes taken and jot down anything they missed. After students will work together in
groups of four to develop a research poster illustrating a chemical reaction of their choosing.
Crash course videos used
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJXL0IrbtqE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cUK4jcAEaU

Materials:
-poster board
-markers
-color pencils
-colorful cardstock paper
-laptop or textbook
 Cooperative group lesson
Objective
Students will listen and take notes on two videos about chemical reactions and endothermic/
exothermic reactions. After the videos, students will have a few minutes with their peers to
compare notes taken and jot down anything they missed. After students will work together in
groups of four to develop a research poster illustrating a chemical reaction of their choosing.
Crash course videos used
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJXL0IrbtqE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cUK4jcAEaU

Description
This Cooperative group learning lesson is an extension of two previous lessons on chemical
equations and different chemical reaction types. Students will be working in groups of three to
four instead of listening to the teacher's lecture. Students will understand each member has
different responsibilities in the group and those responsibilities will be decided amongst the
group. The students will choose a chemical reaction that occurs in their lives and illustrate what
is happening in the reaction and the type of reaction it is.

Research
The students will be divided into groups of 4 chosen by the teacher. Each student will decide in
their groups what task they want to do. Each group member will participate in research on their
given topics and be in charge of the responsibilities they choose to take on. The group will share
the knowledge they gained from class and research and collectively decide what chemical
reaction they would like to do their project on. Each group member will eventually be able to
identify and illustrate:
-the product/reactant of the reaction
-what bonds break
-if it endo or exothermic
-when the reaction loses or gains energy
-where the reaction is found on earth

Research materials will be provided via notes and the internet.

Group Breakdowns and Responsibility

There will be about four groups of four
Student 1: This student will be in charge of finding and researching facts about the chemical
reaction the group chose.
Student 2: will be in charge of organizing the data so that it flows on the poster and designing
visuals to represent what is happening this student will also aid in research
Student 3: will write out the differences between exothermic and endothermic reactions on the
poster with visuals and also will draw out where bonds break and form on the chemical equation
Student 4: Will illustrate phase changes and energy changes in the reaction

Teacher instruction tasks

The teacher will provide detailed instructions for the students and answer any questions.
The rubric that will be given to the students is shown below:
- develop a poster about a chemical reaction that people see in everyday life
- illustrate the processes of the reaction
- what are the phase changes
-Is the reaction exothermic or endothermic
-what elements are involved and what group are they in on the periodic table (metal, nonmetal,
noble gas)
-how many valence electrons are present in the element
- where are bonds broken or made in the reaction
-where energy is absorbed and released in the reaction
- detailed explanations of what is happening in the reaction
-at least three pictures (hand-drawn and colored).
-all groups have to have different chemical reactions they are researching so before starting
work they must check with the teacher

During the lesson, the teacher will observe and aid the students when needed. As the students
work the teacher will display a picture of a past group's work from past years to aid in the lay out
(the students will not be able to use the reaction on display).

Positive interdependence
While the students work the teacher will walk around and answer any questions the students
have. The teacher will provide materials as needed such as an example project from a past
student or the internet. The teacher will also check the chemical reactions that the students
choose to ensure they are on task. The illustrations and written portions of the poster should be
neat and easy to read. Each group member should be able to explain what is happening in the
reaction and should be able to explain the poster. The ability to work together is important for
the success of this project.

Face-to-face interactions: Students will be able to discuss with their team members about their
chosen chemical reaction. Students may also talk to other groups to gain ideas about how to
organize their posters. They will have to collaborate on placements and what information is to
go on the poster. The teacher will walk around the class and answer any questions the students
may have about the project.

Individual accountability:
Each student is responsible for completing the chosen task and helping conduct research for
the topic they chose. The students are responsible for telling the teacher what job they chose to
take on for the project and also what chemical reaction their group is researching.

Interpersonal and small group social skills:

The teacher will walk around and aid the groups when a problem or question occurs. The
teacher will encourage the students to work together to stay on task. The teacher will talk to the
group about the reaction they choose and who has what assigned job. The teacher will check
each group to see if they understand the assignment. The teacher will encourage the students
to work together and share the information they have gathered. Once everyone has done their
job they will work together to create an easy-to-read and neat poster about their chemical
reaction

Group processing: The posters created will be presented and then hung in the classroom.
Each member will explain a section on the poster that they did not work on. For example, if the
student worked on illustrating they will explain the chemical reaction. Every student in the group
will present the poster verbally. After each member presents they will then select the next group
to present.

Check of understanding: Each group will show their poster to the class and briefly explain
what is happening in their selected chemical reaction.

Assessment of learning:
The teacher will collect their posters at the end of the period and the students will have a small
five-question quiz at the beginning of the next class revolving around the group lesson. Example
questions:
What is an exothermic reaction?
What's an example of bonds breaking?
What phase has the most energy solid, gas, or liquid?
What is an endothermic reaction?
Give an example of an endothermic reaction.