Lesson Plan

Grade/Subje
Science 14 Date March 9
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Unit A: Investigating Durati
Unit 1 period
Properties of Matter on

1.1: Describe the need for safety precautions that should

be followed when handling, storing and disposing of
substances at home and in the laboratory; and explain the
Specific WHMIS and consumer product symbols for labeling
Learner substances (e.g., flammable, corrosive, reactive, health
Outcome hazard)
3.4: Demonstrate the difference between elements and
compounds on the basis of a decomposition reaction (e.g.,
electrolysis of water)
Students will be able to describe and actively demonstrate the
safety precautions that should be followed during a lab with
chemicals present.
Learning
Students will be able to recognize the difference between
Objectives
compounds and elements when discussing the electrolysis of
water and the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water
and oxygen.
Science Connect 1
Resources https://sciencebob.com/fantastic-foamy-fountain/
Consulted https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ9Fhd7P_HA - Stop video at
1:43 sec
Hydrogen peroxide (6%) a cup (125mL)
Yeast 1 tablespoon (14mL)
Warm water 3 tablespoons (44mL)
Dish soap a few drops
Food colouring (optional)
Materials
Safety goggles
Needed
Gloves
MSDS for H2O2
Small beaker
2 L pop bottle or a large Erlenmeyer flask
1 large aluminum foil pan or plastic bucket

Ask students if they know what decomposition is what does

Introduction
it mean if they were to describe it (it breaks things down)
10-15
something that is complicated, like a body into something
minutes
simple, bones, etc.)
Body - Make sure there is understanding about what is an
50 minutes element and what is a compound!!!!
- Show video of electrolysis
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ9Fhd7P_HA )
describe the process first, when you run electricity
 through water it decomposes water into its elements
(oxygen and hydrogen)
- These are both gases at room temperature, so they are
NON-METALS
- Since they are gases we can see them bubble through
the water
- Then talk about another decomposition reaction
- Hydrogen peroxide has the formula H2O2 so if it were
decomposed, it would have to become more simple
than that.
- We are going to use yeast, which has a catalyst
(something that speeds up a chemical reaction) called
catalase in it that makes this reaction quicker
- The decomposition that takes place is H2O2 H2O + O2
- Go over lab safety and what to or not to do (especially
have emphasis on hydrogen peroxide being
dangerous)
- Do demo/lab with students
- Have them clean up
- Talk about how they know oxygen was present
- Why would I let them touch it after? (water not
hydrogen peroxide anymore)
Closure - Ask them to come up with an analogy of what a
5-10 decomposition is like (taking apart a car, an outfit being
minutes broken down into separate clothes, etc.)
For discussions with students about decomposition at the
beginning and elements and compounds can show me if they
know these concepts
For going through safety measures before the investigation
Assessment helps the teacher know if they have the safety knowledge to
perform the investigation safely
For having them apply their knowledge and connecting
decomposition to something in their lives shows
understanding

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