Lesson

Title/Focus

Lab Field Trip

Date

Mar. 18, 2016

Group

Science 10

Time
Duratio
n

110 mins

OUTCOMES FROM ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES

General
Learning
Outcomes
:

Specific
Learning
Outcomes
:

1.k Describe the basic particles that make up the underlying structure of matter, and
investigate related technologies
2.k Explain, using the periodic table, how elements combine to form compounds, and
follow IUPAC guidelines for naming ionic compounds and simple molecular
compounds
3.k Identify and classify chemical changes, and write word and balanced chemical
equations for significant chemical reactions, as applications of Lavoisiers law of
conservation of mass
1.3k identify examples of chemistry-based careers in the community (e.g., chemical
engineering, cosmetology, food processing)
2.1k illustrate an awareness of WHMIS guidelines, and demonstrate safe practices in
the handling, storage and disposal of chemicals in the laboratory and at home
2.2k explain the importance of and need for the IUPAC system of naming
compounds, in terms of the work that scientists do and the need to communicate
clearly and precisely
3.3k describe the evidence for chemical changes; i.e., energy change, formation of a
gas or precipitate, colour or odour change, change in temperature
3.4k differentiate between endothermic and exothermic chemical reactions (e.g.,
combustion of gasoline and other natural and synthetic fuels, photosynthesis)
1a. Show interest in science-related questions and issues, and confidently pursue
personal interests and career possibilities within science-related fields (e.g., apply
concepts learned in the classroom to the everyday use of chemicals; show interest in
a broad scope of chemistry-related careers)
3a. Seek and apply evidence when evaluating alternative approaches to
investigations, problems and issues (e.g., evaluate inferences and conclusions based
on particles of matter that cannot be observed directly)
6a. Show concern for safety in planning, carrying out and reviewing activities (e.g.,
acknowledge the need for regulations to govern the storage, handling and disposal
of potentially hazardous materials in the school laboratory and at home or in the
workplace)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
1. Experience the science of chemistry in a real lab environment
2. Develop an interest in chemistry by seeing it in action
3. Predict products of reactions
4. Identify chemical reactions by their evidence

ASSESSMENTS
How do we know when a chemical reaction is taking place?
What is the requirement for a chemical reaction
Products/Performa Experiencing the experiments
nces:
Reflection sheet to be completed when we are back
Key Questions:

LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED

Alberta Education Program of Studies
University of Lethbridge Chemistry and
Biochemistry Department

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Permission slips
Reflection sheets
Bus and driver

PROCEDURE

Prior to lesson

Introduction to
Class

Have bus ready to go

Have reflection sheets printed
Have assignment ready to print if needed

Lesson
We will be going on the field trip today
We will start with some ground rules
1. When we arrive in the labs do not touch anything
without asking these are chemistry labs and they
have dangerous chemicals all around
2. When Wayne is speaking you will listen to him, he has
volunteered his time for us so we owe him the respect
3. Nobody will be listening to music while in the labs
4. No texting while the experiments are taking place
5. It will only be less than an hour so you can hold off on
these things until then
6. The university students are writing midterms now so be
respectful of them do not shout, run, leave the group
when walking to the labs

Time

8:02-8:07

Have students watch out for the following things in todays

field trip
1. What types of reactions are you seeing
2. Watch for evidence of chemical reactions
3. Watch for the difference between exothermic and
endothermic reactions
Students who do not have permission slips will be left with the
sub to complete the assignment
If they do not complete it, it will be assigned as homework to
do over the weekend
Lets get going to the bus so we can get this started!
Preparation for
departure

Arrival at the
University

Take attendance before leaving the classroom

Check slips of all students on a class checklist
Have students begin walking to the bus make sure to bring a
class list to check attendance on the bus make sure nobody
left while walking to the bus

8:07-8:10

We will move as a group remind students of the rules that we

covered in class before we left
We will move to the labs as a group led by me everyone must
follow in an organized fashion

8:25-8:35

Have students gather where Wayne wants them to

Introduce Wayne and give him the floor

8:35-9:20

Arrival at the Lab

Leaving the Lab

We must move in an organized and safe manner through the

labs be careful not to touch anything!
Lead the class to the bus
Once on the bus take attendance to make sure everyone is

9:20-9:30

present
Arrival back at
school

Students will come back to class remind them of this before

leaving the bus!
They will be given a reflection assignment to complete they
can stay in and do it over flex or they may take it home to do
but it is for marks so make sure to make that clear

9:45-9:50