Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier – Exploring the Father of Modern Chemistr

Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier – Exploring the Father of Modern Chemistry

A structured reading and worksheet resource for grades 8–10 (PDF + H5P) ⚗️📚

A printable and digital resource for grades 8–10 science and cross-curricular teaching 🧪🧠

This classroom resource gives students the chance to learn about Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier, the scientist often referred to as the “father of modern chemistry.” Known for his work on the conservation of mass and his role in naming elements like oxygen and hydrogen, Lavoisier helped shape the way we think about matter and chemical reactions today.

The material combines a clear, student-friendly text with structured tasks to support understanding and engagement. It’s designed to be flexible enough for regular science lessons, independent study, or even substitute teaching—no special background knowledge is needed.

What’s included:

• Informational text about the life and work of Antoine Lavoisier

• Profile worksheet for summarizing key points

• Quiz questions with complete answer key

• Two optional follow-up activities:
  – Students write their own questions based on the text
  – Partner exchange and answer

• Formats:
  – PDF (print or digital use)
  – Editable DOCX (text only, no design)
  – H5P (interactive version for digital platforms, no images)

In the classroom:
This resource works well alongside lessons on chemical reactions, the law of conservation of mass, or the history of scientific discovery. I’ve used it both as an introduction to a new unit and as a quiet reading activity when students needed structured but independent work.

The H5P version is especially useful for blended learning or homework, allowing students to check their answers and work at their own pace.

A practical way to link modern scientific concepts to one of their earliest thinkers—with no extra prep required.

Have fun exploring the world of science with your students!
Warmly,
Lernfitness

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