Chemistry investigations
Challenge reference: 3981
Active
Notional learning hours
30
Level
Level 1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
Learning aim
The learner will identify chemicals in the world around us and begin to demonstrate their understanding of how some chemicals react. They will consider the future environmental fuel demands.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes
(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)
The learner will:
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1
. Be able to identify what chemical elements are and how they are classified.
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2
. Be able to identify the main factors involved in chemical reactions.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- Code a periodic table to include metals, non metals, groups and periods
- Classify elements 1 to 10 in the periodic table showing the electrons, protons and neutrons for each element
- State the relationships between groups 1, 7 and 8 to include the properties of these groups
- Compare simple ionic and covalent materials including their properties
- Construct simple chemical equations using words and chemical symbols
- Carry out two experiments to investigate:
- the effect of temperature
- the effect of concentration
- Research the effect of a catalyst on any given chemical reaction
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Observation checklist
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