Lesson Planning

Teaching


Activities

  1. Make observations of non-reversible chemical reactions (Y5)
  2. Suggest explanations for and by-products of non-reversible chemical reactions (Y6)
  3. Plan and carry out investigations into how changes in variables affect reactions (Y5&6)


Investigation
Explosive special effects! Are you ready to make some explosive special effects? The BFI wants to know all about volcanoes and rockets and the best conditions for the best eruptions and take-offs. Investigate the irreversible effects of baking soda and vinegar as well as mixing sodium bicarbonate with water. Perfect your effects then video your own movie clip to share with technicians. (Exploring, Fair testing, Problem solving, Pattern seeking, Classifying and identifying)
Year 5 - Plan and carry out investigations into how changes in variables affect reactions. Carry out investigations into how changes in variables affect reactions. Make observations of non-reversible chemical reactions
Year 6 - Suggest explanations for and by-products of non-reversible chemical reactions. Plan and carry out investigations into how changes in variables affect reactions


Vocabulary
Variables, accuracy, enquiry, solid, liquid, gas, reaction, reactant, non-reversible