Ashley

Van Bakel

Lilydale High School

Year 8- Science
Chemistry Unit Plan

Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

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Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

Table of contents

Learning goals and success criteria.3
Key concepts...5
Unit Plan.7
Experimental Plan..10
Lesson Plans...12

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Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

Learning Goals and Success Criteria

AusVELS (page 45) Level 8- Chemical Sciences
Differences between elements,
compounds and mixtures can
be described at a particle level
(ACSSU152)
Chemical change involves
substances reacting to form
new substances (ACSSU225)

Specific learning goals

modelling the arrangement of particles in elements and compounds

recognising that elements and simple compounds can
be represented by symbols and formulas
locating elements on the periodic table
identifying the differences between chemical and
physical changes
identifying evidence that a chemical change has taken place
investigating simple reactions such as combining
elements to make a compound
recognising that the chemical properties of a substance, for example its flammability and ability
to corrode, will affect its use

Describe the difference between an element, compound and mixture

Understand that a compound can be made from two elements
Identify and locate elements on the periodic table
Use symbols and formulas for elements and simple compounds
Read and understand chemical equations
Understand the different between a chemical and physical change
Know and observe the signs of a chemical reaction
Understand the difference between reactants and products
Be able to write up a worded equation for chemical reactions
Explain how chemical reactions can be sped up
Know the basic structure of an atom

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Success Criteria

Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

Know what subatomic particles make up an atom

I can define and give examples of elements, compounds and mixtures
I can make a compound from two elements
I can describe the difference between an element, compound and mixture
I can read and interpret the periodic table
I can Identify and locate 10 elements on the periodic table
I can identify different physical and chemical changes
I can state examples of chemical and physical changes in everyday life
I can list signs of a chemical reaction
I know what a reactant is
I know what a product is
I can write a worded chemical equation
I can draw a diagram of an atom and label to subatomic particles

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Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

Key Concepts
Allotropes

Atoms

Atomic number

Alloys

Chemical change

Chemical reaction

Condensation

Compounds

Diffusion

Ductile

Elements

Electrons

Electron Shell

Endothermic

Exothermic

Formula equation

Matter

Mass number

Mixtures

Molecule

Nucleus

Neutrons

Particle model

Periodic Table

Physical change

Precipitate

Products

Protons

Solution

Subatomic particles

Sublimation

Word equation

Reactants

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Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

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Chemical Interactions

Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

National Curriculum Standards

Science Inquiry Skills All

Differences between elements, compounds and mixtures can be described at a particle level
Chemical change involves substances reacting to form new substances

Week

Key Concepts

1-2

Elements are different types of atoms

Atoms of elements can bond together to
form compounds

Elements and compounds mixed
together without forming bonds create
mixtures

Learning Goals

Practicals & Activities

Excursions/incursions

Describe the
difference between
an element,
compound and
mixture.

Observing elements

Modelling a compound from
two elements (plasticine)

4D elements

Text Book
Chapters

Assessment Tasks

Student Resources

Pearson
Science 8

Chapter 7.1
and 7.2
Elements
and
Compounds

Pre test assessing prior

Knowledge

Keynote/presentation of
plasticine models of
elements and compounds

Exit tickets

4D elements

Textbook

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Elements are organized on the periodic

table by their properties

Atoms/elements can bond together to

make different compounds

The ratio of elements in a compound is
represented by chemical formula.

A chemical change involves a change in

how the atoms are bonded together.

There are signs that can be observed
that signify that a chemical change has
happened.



In a chemical reaction substances
known as reactants react together to
form new substances called products.

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Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

Identify and locate
elements on the
periodic table

Periodic table battleship

Research an element

Use symbols and

formulas for elements
Making magnesium oxide
and simple
(MgO) from magnesium
compounds
(Mg) and Oxygen (O2)








Chemical and Physical
Describe the
change prac
difference between a
chemical and physical

change.
Signs of a chemical reaction


Identify the signs of a
- Precipitation
chemical reaction
reactions

- Making sherbet
Describe the
- Combustion
relationship between
reactions
reactants and product
- Hydrogen pop test
by writing basic
- Dragons breath
equations

Chapter 7.1
and 7.2

Brainstorming

Periodic table
interactive board

Chapter 7.1
and 7.2

CAT- Making a compound
from its elements.
Practical investigation

CAT- Practical report

CAT handout and

rubric

Chapter 6.4

A precipitation reaction
(Practical activity)

Did it stick?

Chemical and physical
change Kahoot!

Textbook

Instruction handouts

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Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

Stations of chemical
reactions and writing the
chemical equations for each
one and identify the sign a
chemical reaction has taken
place

Chemical reactions can be sped up and

slowed down

Explain how a
chemical reactions
can be sped up

Speeding up a chemical
reaction

Snake soap demo

9-10

The atom is made up of subatomic

particles

The number of electrons, protons and
neutrons can be discovered by knowing
the atomic number and atomic mass of
an element

Understand the
structure of an atom

Draw and label an
atom

Plasticine Model of 5
different atoms

Coloured Flames practical
activity

Revise over the

content learnt
throughout the
term/topic

Brainstorming

Taboo

11

Mind map

Mini quiz

Textbook

Chapter 7.3

Coloured Flames practical

write up

Kahoot!

Textbook

End of term assessment

(Test)

Chemical
interactions test

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Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

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Experimental Outline Year 8

WEEK/Date
1

Experiment/Activity

Page Number

Single: Clickview Elements, compounds and mixtures

Describe the difference between an element, compound and mixture

Double: Model a compound from plasticine
Single: Observing elements

2
Double: 4D elements app
3

Single: What elements make up the human body?

Double: Explore the periodic table and play periodic table battleship
CAT 2 Making a compound from its elements (WR1)
Single: CAT experiment

Double: CAT write up
Single: Clickview Difference between chemical and physical change

CAT

Making sherbet

CAT DUE
Double: Chemical and physical change experiments
Identify which change is occurring

Handout

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Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

Single: Demo- Dragons breath and hydrogen pop test

Double: Precipitation reactions
Signs of a chemical reaction

Double: Chemical reactions stations experiment

Writing chemical equations

Single: Youtube: Speeding up chemical reactions

Soap snake demo

Double: Speeding up chemical reactions experiment

9

10

11

241

Single: Demo- A combustion reaction (discussing the energy of reactions)

11

Single: Youtube: How small is the atom

Double: Creating a model of 5 different atoms using plasticine (working out the number
of subatomic particles using the periodic table)
Single: Glow sticks How do they work?
Double: Coloured Flames experiment (practical write up)
Single: Revision activities
Double: Revision (Taboo) and End of topic assessment

Science Quest 8

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Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

Instructional Model Lesson Plan

Subject:
Topic:
Lesson Title:
Year Level:

Science
Symbols and formulas
Chemistry Week 1-2
8

Lesson duration:

6 periods

Hook
Warm-up

Goals
-

Learning
goals
Success
criteria

Clickview - Elements, compounds and mixtures

Observing elements (mercury)

Learning Goals

Describe the difference between an element, compound and mixture

Understand that a compound can be made from two elements

Success Criteria

I can define and give examples of elements, compounds and mixtures

I can make a compound from two elements
I can describe the difference between an element, compound and mixture

Reflect
Student reflection
of their learning

Kahoot!
Into science
Exit ticket

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Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

Instructional Model Lesson Plan

Subject:

Science
Symbols and formulas
Chemistry Week 3
8

Topic:
Lesson Title:
Year Level:

Lesson duration:

3 periods

Hook
Warm-up

Goals
-

Learning
goals
Success
criteria

Clickview - The periodic table

What elements makeup the human body

Learning Goals

Identify and locate elements on the periodic table

Describe how the trends and patterns in the period table relate to reactivity and properties of the elements listed

Success Criteria

Reflect
Student reflection
of their learning

I can read and interpret a periodic table

I can Identify and locate 10 elements on the periodic table and their uses

Mini mind map

Exit ticket

13

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Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

Instructional Model Lesson Plan

Subject:
Topic:
Lesson Title:
Year Level:

Science
Symbols and formulas
Chemistry Week 4
8

Lesson duration:

Hook

Brainstorm

Warm-up

Goals
-

Learning
goals
Success
criteria

Learning Goals

Complete CAT practical experiment

Complete CAT write up

Success Criteria

I have completed my CAT and handed it in

Reflect
Student reflection
of their learning

Experimental reflection

3 periods

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Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

Instructional Model Lesson Plan

Subject:

Science
CAT
Chemistry Week 5
8

Topic:
Lesson Title:
Year Level:

Lesson duration:

3 periods

Hook
Warm-up

Goals
-

Learning
goals
Success
criteria

Clickview Difference between chemical and physical change

Characteristics of chemical reactions- Making sherbet

Learning Goals

Describe the difference between a chemical and physical change

Identify the signs of a chemical reaction/change

Success Criteria

Reflect
Student reflection
of their learning

I can describe the difference between a chemical and physical change

I can identify a change as either physical or chemical
I can list the signs and give examples of a chemical reaction (iPad assignment)

Kahoot!
Exit ticket

15

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Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

Instructional Model Lesson Plan

Subject:

Science
Chemical reactions
Chemistry Week 6-7
8

Topic:
Lesson Title:
Year Level:

Lesson duration:

6 periods

Hook
Warm-up

Goals
-

Learning
goals
Success
criteria

Demos- hydrogen pop test and dragons breath

Identify reactants and products from a written equation
Methane balloons (combustion reaction)
Screaming jelly babies (demo)

Learning Goals

Identify the signs of a chemical reactions

Describe the relationship between reactants and product by writing basic equations

Success Criteria
I can describe the relationship between reactants and product by writing 2 basic chemical equations
I can conduct a precipitation reaction and write the chemical equations for them
I can write chemical equations for a variety of chemical reactions (stations experiment)

Experimental report
Brainstorming
Experimental reflection
Did it stick?

Reflect
Student reflection
of their learning

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Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

Instructional Model Lesson Plan

Subject:
Topic:
Lesson Title:
Year Level:

Science
Chemical reactions
Chemistry Week 8
8

Lesson duration:

Hook
Warm-up

Goals
-

Learning
goals
Success
criteria

Youtube: How to speed up a chemical reaction

Soap snake demo
Kahoot!

Learning Goals

Explain how chemical reactions can be sped up

I can list 5 ways a chemical reaction can be sped up

I can explain how 3 of these methods work

Success Criteria

Reflect
Student reflection
of their learning

Mind map
Mini quiz

3 periods

17

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Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

Instructional Model Lesson Plan

Subject:
Topic:
Lesson Title:
Year Level:

Science
Chemical reactions
Chemistry Week 9-10
8

Lesson duration:

6 periods

Hook
Warm-up

Goals
-

Learning
goals
Success
criteria

Youtube: How small is the atom

Kahoot!
Glow sticks- how do they work?

Learning Goals

Know the basic structure of an atom

Know what subatomic particles make up an atom

I can draw and label a diagram of the atom

I can calculate how many electrons, protons and neutrons are in an atom from the periodic table
I can model an atom with plasticine

Success Criteria

Reflect
Student reflection
of their learning

Experimental report and refection (Coloured Flames)

Kahoot!
Exit ticket
Mind map

18

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Year 8 Chemical Sciences Unit Plan, 2016

Instructional Model Lesson Plan

Subject:
Topic:
Lesson Title:
Year Level:

Science
Chemical reactions
Chemistry Week 11
8

Lesson duration:

Hook
Warm-up

Goals
-

Learning
goals
Success
criteria

Kahoot!
Brainstom
Quiz

Learning Goals

Success Criteria
I have completed the end of topic test

Mind map
End of term Reflection
Exit ticket

Reflect
Student reflection
of their learning

Revise over the content learnt throughout the term

Complete the end of topic test

3 periods

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