Review for:Thermite demonstration

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posted: on March 18, 2007 at 2:00PM

My rating of this resource: *****

My experience using this resource:
chemistry

Topic I was teaching:
Thermodynamics

My learning goal for which this resource was used:
Understand how gibb's free energy can predict how spontaneous a reaction is and engage students in an interesting application.

Course Level:
A.P.

How I/my students used the resource:
Used as a demonstration.

Value Added:
Provides additional content, Increases student engagement and motivation

Strengths:
Excellent explanation and good visuals.

Weaknesses:
may be used instead of doing the actual demo, because it is easier yet I believe students are more engaged when they see things for themselves

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