Integrating Chemistry & Algebra II
Author: | Jennifer Elmo |
Level: | High School |
Content Area: | Science, Chemistry, Mathematics |
Author: | Jennifer Elmo |
Level: | High School |
Content Area: | Science, Chemistry, Mathematics |
Using the idea of the atomic mass of an element is a weighted average, this activity uses a system of equations to determine the number of each type of “atom” in a close container.
Chemistry SCOS:
Algebra 2 SCOS:
Students will collect mass data of an empty balloon, pre and post 1982 pennies, and their assigned balloon. They will then use that information to set up their system in order to determine the number of pre and post 1982 pennies they have in their balloon.
This activity worked best when the Algebra 2 teacher had students do it after they had completed a simple calculate the atomic mass of an element simulation in chemistry class. However, this activity can be done in either an Algebra 2 or a Chemistry class as a standalone activity. It will be helpful to students either way.