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Students investigate factors that initiate and drive a reaction. They examine the relationship between enthalpy and entropy in calculating the Gibbs free energy. They also examine the roles that
enthalpy and entropy play in the spontaneity of reactions. Students are provided with opportunities to understand that all chemical reactions involve the creation of new substances and
associated energy transformations, which are commonly observable as changes in temperature of the surrounding environment and/or emission of light.
Students conduct investigations to measure the heat energy changes that occur in chemical reactions. They describe reactions using terms such as endothermic and exothermic, and explain
reactions in terms of the law of conservation of energy. They use Hess’s Law to calculate enthalpy changes involved in the breaking and making of bonds.
Assessment overview
Assessment for Learning Assessment as Learning Assessment of Learning
Assessment for learning is evident throughout the unit program via formative There are student activities within this unit that allows for students self- There are several strategies that gather evidence of learning such as student
assessments and preassessments which are used to gauge student knowledge reflection. This is evident through activities such as 3,2,1 – reflection as well group work which requires them to create a video that models a certain
prior to the start of the module. as ‘Student experts’ where students assess each other for learning. concept. The students are provided with an explicit quality criteria and are
assessed to see if they meet the unit outcomes.
K& U Content Descriptor WS Outcome Descriptor Teaching and learning strategies Extension or Adjustment Resources
Introduction to the Module
Students: CH11-1 Measuring temperature changes in combustion Comparing heat energy that
● conduct practical ● develop and evaluate is produced by different fuels
investigations to measure inquiry questions and Task 1 - Instructional worksheet for
hypotheses to identify a Engage – Teacher led inquiry based discussion practical Investigation
temperature changes in
concept that can be Teacher is to facilitate a class discussion about cars,
examples of endothermic investigated scientifically, Materials as outlined in the
and exothermic ask students who owns a car and what type of fuels instructional worksheet.
involving primary and
reactions, including: do cars use. Using think, pair, share, students are to
secondary data Student devices
– combustion (ACSCH001, ACSCH061, speculate on the differences between the fuel
types. Textbook
ACSCH096)
CH11-7
● select and use suitable
forms of digital, visual,
written and/or oral
communication
CH11-7
● select and use suitable
forms of digital, visual,
written and/or oral
communication
CH11/12-4 Task 3:
● select qualitative and Elaborate – teacher generated research inquiry
quantitative data and
The teacher will ask students to work in pairs and
information and represent write a research report on how catalytic convertors
them using a range of work in cars and what would happen to the
formats, digital technologies environment if they were not used. The report must
and appropriate media show the concepts that are occurring at the:
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K& U Content Descriptor WS Outcome Descriptor Teaching and learning strategies Extension or Adjustment Resources
(ACSCH004, ACSCH007, Macro level
ACSCH064, ACSCH101) Micro level
Symbolic level
CH11/12-5 Task 4:
Evaluate – 3,2,1 Reflection
● assess the relevance, Teacher is to facilitate a class discussion that allows
accuracy, validity and student to reflect on three new pieces of
reliability of primary and information, two things they found difficult to grasp
secondary data and suggest and one thing they would do to improve their
learning for next lesson.
improvements to
investigations (ACSCH005)
CH11/12-6
CH11/12-7
Inquiry question: How much energy does it take to break bonds, and how much is released when bonds are formed?
K& U Content Descriptor WS Outcome Descriptor Teaching and learning strategies Extension or Adjustment Resources
Students CH11/12-5 Task 1: The law of conservation of energy Student data from previous
● explain the enthalpy Engage – Teacher led discussion experiments
changes in a reaction in ● Derive trends, patterns Student devices
terms of breaking and and relationships in data and The teacher is to facilitate a class discussion to recall PowerPoint presentation on
reforming bonds, and information. the law of conservation of energy. Using think, pair Bond energies in enthalpy
relate this to: ●Assess error, uncertainty share the students are to make an inference on how changes
– the law of conservation and limitations in data. the law of conservation of energy relates to
of energy enthalpy.
CH11/12-6
Task 2: Revisiting previous data
use modelling (including Explore – teacher guided inquiry
Task 4:
Elaborate
Students are to write a short report in their
workbooks that covers the topics of bond energies
in enthalpy changes.
Task 5:
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K& U Content Descriptor WS Outcome Descriptor Teaching and learning strategies Extension or Adjustment Resources
Evaluate – 3,2,1 Reflection
Teacher is to facilitate a class discussion that allows
student to reflect on three new pieces of
information, two things they found difficult to grasp
and one thing they would do to improve their
learning for next lesson.
•Construct evidence-based
arguments and engage in
peer feedback to evaluate an
argument or conclusion.
•Construct evidence-based
arguments and engage in
peer feedback to evaluate an
Inquiry question: How can enthalpy and entropy be used to explain reaction spontaneity?
K& U Content Descriptor WS Outcome Descriptor Teaching and learning strategies Extension or Adjustment Resources
analyse the differences CH11/12-7 Entropy vs enthalpy
between entropy and Select and use suitable
enthalpy forms of digital, visual, Task 1: E-Classroom – Graphic Organiser Extension Student devices
written and/or oral Students are to find Google Classroom/One note
The teacher is to instruct the students to access the chemical equations that
communication. schools designated E-classroom format (Google show entropy and explain
Classroom, One Note etc). the teacher will instruct the process through a flow
half the students to research the term Entropy and chart.
CH11/12-3 fill out the Venn diagram to their corresponding
Use appropriate topic. The other half will research the term enthalpy
technologies to ensure and as well as fill in the center portion which describes
the similarities.
evaluate accuracy.
Teacher will facilitate a classroom discussion while
Select and extract showing the results of the Venn diagram. Teacher
information from a wide will clarify any mistakes and ask students to correct
range of reliable secondary it.
•Construct evidence-based
arguments and engage in
peer feedback to evaluate an
argument or conclusion.
CH11/12-4 Task 1: Teacher led mini-lecture and class Instructional activity worksheet
predict entropy changes •Apply quantitative discussion Student devices
from balanced chemical processes where
reactions to classify as The teacher will discuss the mathematical concepts
increasing or decreasing appropriate.
CH11/12-5 of predicting entropy changes from balanced
entropy
•Derive trends, patterns and chemical reactions. The teacher will then provide an
example of how to perform the calculations. The
relationships in data and
teacher will then call up students to attempt the
information. questions.
Task 2:
CH11/12-3 Explain – Teacher led mini lecture
● use appropriate
The teacher will cover the concepts of spontaneity
technologies to ensure and
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K& U Content Descriptor WS Outcome Descriptor Teaching and learning strategies Extension or Adjustment Resources
evaluate accuracy and explain the flow of reaction according to both
enthalpy and entropy. The teacher will also explain
● select and extract the concept of Gibbs free energy equation
information from a wide Adjustment/extension
range of reliable secondary Task 3: Students who have a firm
Elaborate – Structured instructional activity – grasp of the concept are
sources and acknowledge
‘three before me’ designated mentors. They
them using an accepted The students will be given an activity worksheet are to travel around the
referencing style with questions regarding the spontaneity of class to explain to the
reactions. Students are to collaborate with each other students who are
other and can only ask help from the teacher if they struggling the concepts.
CH11/12-4 ask three other sources before me.
● select qualitative and
quantitative data and Task 4:
information and represent Evaluate – Student experts
them using a range of Students are to form pairs and each pair will take
formats, digital technologies turns to explain to the other the steps required to
answer the calculations covered in the topic. The
and appropriate media
teacher will act as a facilitator to gauge student
(ACSCH004, ACSCH007, understanding.
ACSCH064, ACSCH101)
CH11/12-5
CH11/12-6
CH11/12-7
NAME:___________
SCENARIO:
It’s mid-summer and Mr Cisneros has been mowing his lawn out in the hot summer sun. He
asks his beautiful wife to please fetch him a bottle of his favourite orange juice so that he can
cool down and feel refreshed. Mrs. Cisneros comes out with a warm bottle of orange juice
which makes Mr Cisneros sad. His wife says that she can mix it with ice and in no time, it will
be cold enough to drink. However, Mr Cisneros is very fussy and says that he does not want the
ice to dilute the orange juice. Can you help Mr Cisneros find a way to chill the bottle of orange
juice very fast?
Instructions:
You are two work in groups of four to design a method of cooling the orange juice for Mr
Cisneros. In your workbooks you must provide:
Purpose
Hypothesis
Materials
Method
Data collection and analysis.
Once your group has designed an experiment please see Mr Cisneros to gather the necessary materials.
Description:
Luminol is an organic compound which emits light when it is oxidised. This chemical reaction is
known as chemiluminescence and has the properties of generating light without heat.
Relating to students:
Luminol is used in glowsticks and roadside emergency lights. It is also a tool used in crime
scene investigations. Luminol is highly sensitive and reacts with the iron in blood, causing it to
glow. This is used as an indicator that blood was present on surfaces even though it has been
cleaned.
Materials:
Luminol
H2O2 – hydrogen peroxide
Erlenmeyer flask
Large funnel
Large beaker
Spiral glass tubing
Two medium beakers
Procedure:
1. Set up the equipment as shown:
2. Pour both solutions of hydrogen peroxide and luminol simultaneously down the large funnel.
3. The solutions will continue to glow for a few minutes until the luminol stops oxidizing
Name:_____________________
Background:
Catalysts are substances that lowers the activation energy required for a chemical reaction to occur. Catalysts can be
distinguished from enzymes as catalysts are not used up in a reaction and is present during the reaction. This demonstration
shows the rate of reaction of hydrogen peroxide with dish soap.
Purpose: To observe the rate of reaction of hydrogen peroxide with dish soap.
Hypothesis: when mixed with dish soap, hydrogen peroxide will react ___________. If a catalyst is added then the reaction
rate will__________.
Materials:
100ml of 30% hydrogen peroxide
10mL of dish soap
8g of bakers yeast
8g of potassium iodide
Food colouring
Volumetric flask
Large tub.
Procedure:
1. Place the hydrogen peroxide and dish soap into the volumetric flask
2. Mix food colouring into the volumetric flask
3. Pour the yeast into the flask.
4. Repeat experiment except using potassium iodide
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5. Record your results.
Discussions:
Explain what you observed
Define catalyst
Which catalyst had the faster reaction?
The updated NSW Stage 6 Chemistry syllabus has been developed by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), it aims to provide
ample opportunity for students to develop life-long skills through meaningful learning (NESA, 2018). There is now a heavier emphasis on
Skills in working scientifically with 60% of the year 11 course component as opposed to 40% for Knowledge and understanding course
content. The overarching premise behind the updated syllabus is to equip students the necessary skills to thrive in Science based
environments. The skills and knowledge they learn are transferable and can be applied to different contexts such as higher education and/or
joining the work force (NESA, 2018). These changes have provided challenges as well as opportunities for educators to improve their
pedagogical practices. This design of this unit program is influenced by the theoretical framework of Understanding by Design as well as
takes a constructivist approach to student learning. It uses the three levels of representations to facilitate student learning as well as inquiry
based learning strategies to meet the overall premise of the new syllabus. Furthermore, this unit plan outlines the outcomes, assessments
and teaching and learning strategies that addresses Module 4: Drivers of reactions.
Understanding by Design (UbD) is a theoretical framework that has been used as a tool to guide the design process for this unit program.
Wiggins & McTighe (2005) posit that UbD focuses on assessing and teaching learners for understanding and knowledge transfer and this is
achieved through a backwards design model. Three core stages are evident through the UbD model, the first is to clearly define outcomes,
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followed by addressing the acceptable evidence to test if learners have met the outcomes. Finally, the learning instruction is realised to align
with the other stages (Wang & Allen, 2003; Wiggins & McTighe,2005). Instructional alignment between the three core stages should align
and reinforce each other to provide students a meaningful learning experience (Carnegie Mellon University, 2015). The UbD model is
evident in this unit program as the Stage 6 Chemistry syllabus outcomes for module 4 are first addressed. Secondly, the assessments are
clearly stated through assessment from learning, assessments for learning and assessments of learning. The unit program begins with a
preassessment that gauges the students’ prior knowledge and current understanding of the content, it is also a method to gather data to use
for differentiated instruction. Formative assessment occurs throughout the program and gives both the teacher and student opportunities to
reflect on learning. A summative assessment is also implemented through a collaborative group research task to foster deep learning, it
assesses the students towards the Working Scientifically and Knowledge and Understanding outcomes outlined in the syllabus (Pendergast
et al., 2010; Wiggins & McTighe, 2005. Furthermore, the instructional design portion of this unit program deeply aligns with the principles
of UbD as it integrates well with the first two stages of UbD. The learning experiences chosen in this unit program also align with the new
syllabus as it provides learners the opportunity to form connections and construct meaning in the learning process (Wang & Allen, 2003;
of Representation which evidence has shown to have a positive impact on student retention of the content in Chemistry (Koopman, 2017;
Li & Arshad, 2014; Milenković, Segedinac & Hrin, 2014). The three Levels of Representation enhances student retention of knowledge by
providing multiple means of addressing the content, it allows students to view content through the macroscopic level, the microscopic level
as well as the symbolic level. At the macroscopic level, learners are able to perceive experiences through their senses which help provide a
basis for developing meaning. When learners view the same content at a microscopic level it helps reinforce and construct deep meaning to
concepts. Finally, when learners apply what they learned through the symbolic representation, they further elaborate on these concepts and
develop deep understanding (Koopman, 2017; Li & Arshad, 2014; Milenković, Segedinac & Hrin, 2014). The three levels of representation
are evident throughout this unit plan as it is used as a tool by to address new concepts and is a requirement in the instructional design as a
method to show evidence of student learning. In addition to the constructivist approach, the Five E’s model of instructional design is the
core method to design the learning experiences (Paily, 2013). The five E’s include Engaging the students with a hook that generates
curiosity and interest in a new topic, the Explore portion provides students the opportunities to develop skills and construct meaning in the
learning process. The explain portion allows student to express their level of understanding and for educators to clarify misconceptions. The
students then Elaborate on their new-found knowledge and skills by applying it to new situations. Finally, the evaluate portion allows for
excellent tool to use as it deeply aligns with the constructivist approach of student learning through meaning (Cheny & Sanders, 2011)
; which, further aligns with the concepts of UbD and the overarching premise of the new syllabus. The cross curriculum and general
capabilities are also addressed in this unit program through instructional design that calls for inquiry based learning through a collaborative
approach. The development of student’s literacy, numeracy and ICT skills are also reflected in this unit program, for example, students are
to create a video report which addresses the concept of entropy and includes chemical equations (Cheny & Sanders, 2011).
In conclusion, the structure of this unit program has been guided by theoretical learning frameworks such as UbD, constructivist approaches
like the 5E’s model as well as the three levels of representation. This has led to a unit program that is instructionally aligned between the
intended outcomes for learners, the assessment criteria’s, chosen learning experiences as well as the overarching premise of the new
syllabus. At the end of the module, learners will be able to retain the knowledge they have gained and transfer the skills they developed in
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