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Semester: One Year 10

Level:

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Unit Title MOTION ENERGY THE PERIODIC CHEMICAL

TABLE REACTIONS
Duration of Unit 5 Weeks 4 weeks 4 Weeks 7 weeks
Concepts/Big Ideas
Displacement is Work occurs when an Scientists refine Mass is conserved in
Essential change in position object is moved or theories and models a chemical reaction
Questions with direction rearranged over time The rearrangement
Velocity is speed with Energy can be The structure of an of atoms in a
direction calculated atom determines its chemical reaction
Acceleration is Energy is always properties can be shown using a
change in velocity conserved Groups in the balanced equation
over time Thermodynamic periodic table have Synthesis and
An object in motion systems that are properties in decomposition
remains in motion connected reach common reactions can be
until a force acts on thermal equilibrium Non-metals have represented by
it Conduction transfers properties in equations
Force equals mass X kinetic energy common Acid reactions
acceleration between particles Metal cations and depend on strength
Each action has an Thermodynamics can non-metal anions and concentration
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equal and opposite be described by laws combine to form The solubility rules
reaction ionic compounds predict the formation
Momentum is Non-metals combine of precipitates
conserved in a to form covalent Combustion
collision compounds reactions between
Metals form unique hydrocarbons and
bonds oxygen produce
Nanotechnology carbon dioxide, water
involves the specific and energy
arrangement of Polymers are long
atoms chains of monomers
Temperature,
concentration,
surface area and
stirring affect
reaction rate
Catalysts increase
the rate of reaction
Green chemistry
reduces the impact
of chemicals on the
environment
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Knowledge The description and Energy flow in The atomic structure Different types of
explanation of the Earths atmosphere and properties of chemical reactions
What will students motion of objects can be explained by elements are used to are used to produce
know? involves the the processes of heat organise them in the a range of products
interaction of forces transfer periodic table and can occur at
Link to Learning Area and the exchange of different rates;
Outcomes (Victorian energy and can be chemical reactions
Curriculum/VCCA) described and may be represented
predicted using the by balanced
laws of physics chemical equations
Chemical reactions,
including combustion
and the
reactions of acids,
are important in both
non-living and living
systems and involve
energy transfer
Skills Make various Make various Remember the first Identify different
calculations based calculations based 20 elements. reaction types
What will students be around motion and around work and Know the names and Write fully balanced
able to do? Newtons laws. energy. symbols for common chemical equations
Use the ticker timer elements
Link to Learning Area to calculate velocity Write ionic and
Outcomes (Victorian and acceleration. covalent formulae for
Curriculum/VCAA) compounds

Capabilities Communicate scientific ideas and information for a particular purpose, including constructing evidence-based
arguments and using appropriate scientific language, conventions and representations
What capabilities will
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be developed in the Science as a Human endeavour:
students? Scientific understanding, including models and theories, are contestable and are refined over time through a
process of review by the scientific community
Critical and Advances in scientific understanding often rely on developments in technology and technological advances are
Creative Thinking often linked to scientific discoveries
Ethical The values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research
Intercultural
Personal/Social

(Victorian
Curriculum)

Assessments Workbook with notes Workbook with notes Workbook with notes Workbook with notes
and answers to and answers to and answers to and answers to
What activities questions from the questions from the questions from the questions from the
will explore prior textbook textbook textbook textbook
knowledge? The ticker timer Conservation in Conductivity of ionic Factors affecting
How will you Measuring action: Poster prac compounds: Poster reaction rate: Prac
collect evidence acceleration report prac report poster
of students Accelerating masses:
evolving Poster prac report
understanding?
Major End of Term Test on Motion and Energy End of term test on The Periodic table and
assessments / Chemical Reactions
opportunities for
moderation
Links to Cross
Curricular
Priorities
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Asia
Indigenous
Culture
Sustainability

Excursions KIOSC KIOSC KIOSC KIOSC

Incursions
Camps

Resources Textbook
Lab equipment as organised by Lab Tech