Neither does Stevie!

Will they reflect on a chemical reaction’s usefulness to society? Will they think beyond a classroom? Will they thoughtfully choose a version of the assignment that pushes them but doesn’t make them confused and check out?

Then, they’ll have some choice again with how to present one of the equations. They’ll research where it’s found in society or the world, and comment on its value. Either simply explained on a sheet of paper (mild) up to a TED-talk style oral presentation (spicy).

…while also (of course) being differentiated enough for both kids who can’t read and kids who’s parents are chemists, has multiple checkpoints and chunks and scaffolds, and isn’t easily ChatGPT-able.

Or finish their entire thermos of coffee before the end of first period?