Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions Reading and Worksheet

In this exothermic and endothermic reactions reading, students learn how chemical reactions can release or absorb thermal energy, explore real-world applications, and discover how engineers design technologies that harness these reactions.

This resource goes beyond simple definitions by connecting chemistry concepts to engineering and technology!

PERFECT to introduce NGSS MS-PS1-6: Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes.

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Includes both print and digital Google Slides options to assign!

In this activity, students will:

✅ READ an engaging article about exothermic and endothermic reactions. Importantly, the text also focuses on how engineers are working on devices that harness the energy of these reactions in real-world applications.
✅ DEFINE key terms from the text.
✅ ANSWER text-dependent questions. All answers come from the text, so no prior knowledge is needed.

Topics Covered:

• Exothermic and endothermic reactions
• Specific examples of exothermic and endothermic reactions
• How engineers design and test devices that utilize these reactions
• Real-world applications of these devices

Teacher Notes:

• You may also find my my Physical and Chemical Changes Unit useful!
• Please note that this exothermic and endothermic reactions reading is not editable.
• GO PAPERLESS if you’d like! Includes both print and Google Slides versions!
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• Related standard: NGSS MS-PS1-2 and MS-PS1-6
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