Lesson Plan
Day/Date 26 to 30 August 2024 Subject Chemistry Class 10T
Duration 140 Week 2nd Term I
Topic: Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
Learning outcomes (what would learning look like by
Learning objectives
the end of the lesson)
Students will explore exothermic and Students will explore exothermic and
endothermic reactions, understand endothermic reactions, understand pathway
pathway diagrams, and practice diagrams, and practice calculating bond
calculating bond energies to analyze energies to analyze energy changes in chemical
energy changes in chemical reactions. reactions.
tarter Activity (15 minutes)
Introduction Quiz (10 minutes): Review key concepts related to exothermic and endothermic reactions,
pathway diagrams, and bond energy calculations.
Class Discussion (5 minutes): Discuss real-life examples of exothermic and endothermic reactions (e.g.,
combustion, photosynthesis) and the importance of bond energies.
Materials: Quiz sheets, projector.
2. Learning Activities (55 minutes)
Concept Introduction (15 minutes): Lecture on exothermic and endothermic reactions, including definitions,
examples, and pathway diagrams.
Interactive Demonstrations (20 minutes):
Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions: Demonstrate examples of both types of reactions and discuss
their energy profiles.
Pathway Diagrams: Show how to draw and interpret energy profile diagrams for exothermic and
endothermic reactions.
Bond Energy Calculations (20 minutes): Guide students through calculating bond energies using bond
enthalpies to determine the energy changes in reactions. Provide practice problems and solutions.
Materials: Projector, demonstration materials (e.g., chemicals for reactions), whiteboard, markers,
calculators.
3. Innovative and Enterprising Skills (20 minutes)
Brainstorming Session (10 minutes): Groups brainstorm potential applications and improvements related to
exothermic and endothermic reactions and bond energy calculations in industry and technology (e.g., energy-
efficient processes, sustainable chemistry).
Presentation (10 minutes): Groups present their ideas and discuss their potential impact.
Materials: Chart paper, markers.
4. Critical Thinking (20 minutes)
Debate (20 minutes): "Which is more crucial for developing new technologies: understanding
exothermic/endothermic reactions or accurately calculating bond energies?" Students prepare arguments for each
aspect and engage in a structured debate.
Materials: Debate prompt cards, whiteboard, markers.
5. Assessment Opportunities (20 minutes)
Formative Assessment Quiz (10 minutes): Multiple-choice and short-answer questions covering exothermic
and endothermic reactions, pathway diagrams, and bond energy calculations.
Targeted Questions for Different Levels (10 minutes):
High Achievers:
1. Analyze the impact of different bond energies on the reaction's enthalpy and explain how this affects the
reaction's feasibility and rate.
2. Evaluate the role of pathway diagrams in predicting reaction outcomes and their practical implications in
chemical engineering.
3. Design an experiment to measure bond energies and use this data to predict the behavior of a reaction
under various conditions.
Average Students:
1. Describe the key differences between exothermic and endothermic reactions with examples and pathway
diagrams.
2. Explain how to calculate the energy change of a reaction using bond energy values and provide a sample
calculation.
3. Interpret an energy profile diagram for a given reaction and explain the significance of the activation
energy and overall energy change.
Below Average Students:
1. What is an exothermic reaction, and can you provide an example?
2. How do you determine whether a reaction is exothermic or endothermic from a pathway diagram?
3. What is bond energy, and how does it help in calculating the energy changes in a reaction?
Materials: Quiz sheets, answer keys.
6. Research Work (20 minutes)
Individual Assignment (20 minutes): Each student researches an application of exothermic or endothermic
reactions, such as in everyday products or industrial processes, and prepares a brief report.
Materials: Textbooks, library access, internet access (if available), research worksheets.
7. Homework (10 minutes)
Assignment: Write a detailed essay comparing the practical uses and significance of exothermic and endothermic
reactions, including specific examples and their impact on various industries.
Materials: Homework assignment sheets.
8. Conclusion and Reflection (10 minutes)
Reflective Writing (5 minutes): Students write a brief reflection on what they learned about exothermic and
endothermic reactions, pathway diagrams, and bond energy calculations.
Class Share (5 minutes): Volunteers share their reflections with the class.
Materials: Reflection journals or sheets.
Lesson Evaluation: reflect on what went well and what needs to be improved in the next lesson vis-à-vis students’ progress
What went well? What went wrong? What even if better?
