Describing Energy Profile Diagrams. Gr 1-7. Differentiated. Model Answers. Assessment Opportunities.

This lesson is the first lesson for the GCSE Chemistry AQA unit Energy Changes. It can used for other boards who also cover this lesson. This is a fun, fast paced lesson.

The purpose of this is to cover the description of, what each part means and how to draw energy profile diagrams before getting to the nitty gritty when explaining endothermic and exothermic reactions.

Doing this lesson well means you can go deeper into the science later on in the unit.

Objectives:

I can define activation energy is

I can describe activation energy and to link examples to it

I can link energy profile diagrams to activation energy and explain what they are showing.

1. Starter. Choice between literacy or mini quiz.
2. Objectives. Deliver content and Modelling of energy profile diagrams.
3. Practical work. Observe.
4. Assessment. Whiteboards. This will help determine what tasks students will complete.
5. Differentiated Worksheet.
6. Feedback Using Model answers.
7. Plenary.

This lesson is a perfect base for the unit and can be quickly adapted for grade 8-9 students.