Section outline

  • Context: 



    MHJC Learning Framework Step:


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING… identify elements, mixtures, compounds to compare and contrast their characteristics.
    • We are FOCUSING… develop a good understanding of the periodic table and explain how elements are being organised.
    • We are FOCUSING… describe elements using their chemical names and formulae, and also solve chemical equations.
    • We are FOCUSING… identify acids and bases, compare their chemical properties, and discuss their use and importance.


    Success Criteria: (Students can...)

    • identify element atom and molecule
    • describe the atomic particles and their properties
    • explain how elements are placed in the periodic table
    • work out the electric shells from the atomic number 
    • use simple illustrations to show represent element, mixture and compound
    • use Q-Chart to generate critical questions relating to their science fair topic
    • identify the key concepts from which their critical questions stem from
    • project and finalise an action plan for their science fair topic


    Activities & Learning Tasks:

    1. Education Perfect task
    2. SciPad online workbook tasks
    3. BrainPop & other resources on Google Classroom
    4. Practical prep: light, human eye vs camera
    5. Practical: making pinhole camera to explore and prove how light travels in straight lines