Problem based practical activities
Description
A collection of 10 practical activities where students apply their understanding of a concept to devise a solution to a 'real-life' scenario
Type of Activity
:
working independently
Audience
:
Teacher
Age Group
:
16 to 18 years
Subjects
:
Development of scientific ideasData & its limitationsInvestigative workAsking questionsPreliminary workPlanningCollecting, recording & presenting evidenceAnalysing, concluding & explainingEvaluatingLimitationsErrors & anomaliesEquipment, apparatus & instrumentsStandard laboratory proceduresUnits & standard conditionsNomenclature, symbols & formulaeAnalysis: quantitativeRelative masses, masses & molesFormulaeTitrimetric/volumetric analysisColorimetric analysisUsing scientific information to make decisionsMedical applicationsTeaching chemistrySafety & risk assessmentPractical investigationsLaboratory skills developmentUsing standard techniquesResearch using secondary sourcesCross-curricular linksThinking & learningIdeal gasesCharacteristics of pure substancesSeparation of mixturesSeparation of mixtures: chromatographyAcid-base behaviourd-block/Transition metal complexesd-block/Transition metal complexes: structure & symmetryEnthalpy changesHess's Law and enthalpy cyclesLattice enthalpiesMixing & dissolvingDecompositionRedoxReaction kineticsExperimental techniquesThe definition of rateThe rate equation/expression/lawKinetics & reaction mechanisms: simple reactions & collision theoryThe rate determining stepAcid-base equilibriaAcid-base titrationsEnergy & heat transferCalorimetryRepresenting organic compoundsOrganic acids & basesFermentationOrganic synthesis routesSedimentary
Introduction
Resource Type: Handout
List of problems
Resource Type: Handout
Problem 1: Carbonate rocks!
Resource Type: Handout
Problem 2: A little gas
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Problem 3: Cleaning solutions
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Problem 4: Alcohol detective
Resource Type: Handout
Problem 5: Coursework conundrum
Resource Type: Handout
Problem 6: Acid erosion
Resource Type: Handout
Problem 7: Iodination inquiry
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Problem 8: Compound confusion
Resource Type: Handout
Problem 9: Cool drinking
Resource Type: Handout
Problem 10: Patient prognosis
Resource Type: Handout
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This resource was developed by Dr Catherine Smith, RSC School Teacher Fellow at the University of Leicester 2011-2012, produced as part of the National HE STEM Programme
