Oxidation sensation

Some changes in materials can’t be reversed and they can produce new materials in the process. Immerse yourself in the world of oxidisation and observe how rust is formed and how apples spoil when cut open – can you prolong your apple’s shelf life or is it all looking brown?

Science Objectives
i) Explain that some changes result in the formation of new materials, and that this kind of change is not usually reversible, including changes associated with burning and the action of acid on bicarbonate of soda.

Working Scientifically

1. Plan different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions, including recognising and controlling variables where necessary.
2. Record data and results of increasing complexity using scientific diagrams and labels, and tables.
3. Report and present findings from enquiries, including conclusions, causal relationships and explanations of and degree of trust in results, in oral and written forms such as displays and other presentations.

Other Curriculum Areas
Computing

• Understand the opportunities that the www offers for communication and collaboration. Select, use and combine software (including internet services) to design and create content.