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Year 9 Chemistry Scheme of Work
Year 9 Chemistry Scheme of Work
In this unit, learners build on their previous knowledge of the Periodic Table, particle theory and chemical reactions to develop their knowledge of:
the structure of an atom
the methods and discoveries of Rutherford and other scientists
the structures of the first twenty elements of the Periodic Table
trends in groups and periods
preparing some common salts by the reactions of metals or metal carbonates with acid
writing word equations to describe reactions of metals or metal carbonates with acids.
9Ep1 Discuss and explain Introduce Rutherford’s experiment and how it demonstrated that
the importance of most of the atom was empty space with a small, positively Simulation to visualise
questions, evidence charged nucleus. A simulation can be used to help learners Rutherford scattering
and explanations, visualise why the plum pudding model and planetary model https://phet.colorado.edu/en/
using historical and would give different results. simulation/rutherford-scattering
contemporary
examples Learners make physical models of atoms to display in their
classrooms. Make sure learners can identify the nucleus, Materials for making models.
9Ep3 Discuss the way that protons, neutrons and electrons.
scientists work today
and how they
worked in the past,
including reference
to experimentation,
evidence and
creative thought
9Cp2 Compare the Provide a range of activities that allow learners to practise Learners need to be
structures of the first recalling and using the symbols of the first 20 chemical able to remember
twenty elements of elements and other common elements (e.g. common transition the symbols of the
Give learners a copy of the Periodic Table. Show learners the Periodic Table.
information given for each element.
Use a range of activities to help learners become familiar with
the information in the Periodic Table such as: Good activities can
use the Periodic Table to find the atomic number of the first be saved to use
20 elements. Do you see any patterns? again in future years.
use the Periodic Table to find the relative atomic mass of the
first 20 elements. Do you see any patterns?
Explain that the atomic number is the number of protons and in Set of cards with the atomic
an atom this is the same as the number of electrons. Provide models for the first 20 elements.
cards with the atomic models (showing the electron shells) for
hydrogen to sodium. Learners:
identify the atomic number of each element
order the elements by atomic number
compare the structures of hydrogen, lithium and sodium. Do
you see any patterns?
arrange the elements like a Periodic Table. Do you see any
patterns?
Learners can then predict the atomic structures of magnesium
to calcium. After each prediction they can check their answers
and add the relevant card to their Periodic Table.
9Cp3 Describe trends in Use demonstrations with elements so learners can observe Periodic Tables. Health and safety:
groups and periods elements which are in the same group and identify similarities in Small pieces of lithium and These activities
their physical and chemical properties. Examples include: sodium, magnesium, calcium, are for
lithium and sodium (their state, appearance and reaction chlorine (in sealed vial), bromine demonstration by
with water) (in sealed vial), iodine (in sealed the teacher only.
magnesium and calcium (their state, appearance and vial), water bath, dilute acid (e.g. Safety goggles
reaction with dilute acid) 0.1 mol dm-3 hydrochloric acid). must be worn by
chlorine, bromine and iodine (their state and appearance). Videos of the elements can be learners and
Learners make predictions about the next element in the group found at: teacher and
and compare the predictions with the actual properties of the http://www.rsc.org/periodic- screens used for
element. table/video sodium and
lithium.
Learners recognise groups and periods by colouring in Chlorine and
according to the properties of the elements e.g. metals and non- bromine are
metals or solids, liquids and gases (at room temperature). highly toxic and
Periodic Tables. should only be in
classroom in
sealed
containers, made
9Ec8 Explain results using Discuss which metal salts can be prepared in this way. Explain
scientific knowledge that some metals are too reactive (e.g. sodium) and others are
In this unit, learners build on their previous knowledge of chemical reactions to develop their knowledge of:
the reactivity series of metals with oxygen, water and dilute acids
displacement reactions
the effects of concentration, particle size, temperature and catalysts on the rate of a reaction.
Give an explanation Show learners the word equation: Reaction of lithium and water
9Cc6 of the effects of lithium + water → lithium hydroxide + hydrogen https://youtu.be/tAr6Lbb_qvQ
concentration,
particle size, Ask learners to suggest the word equation for the reaction of
temperature and different metals with water, e.g. calcium, potassium and zinc.
catalysts on the rate
of a reaction Scientific enquiry activity
Learners clean small samples of a range of metals and Health and safety:
Use a range of leave in water. safety goggles must
9Eo2 materials and They observe changes over the next few days. (Some may be used.
equipment and only react when heated in steam; some will not react at all.) Copper, iron, magnesium, zinc,
control risks For each example learners: laboratory glassware and
record their observations heating apparatus.
Describe patterns write a word equation
9Ec1 (correlations) seen write a symbol equation (extension).
in results
Learners watch videos of reactions of different metals with water
or use a simulation. This allows reactions involving Group 1
metals to be observed. Simulation showing the reaction
of Group 1 metals and other
Learners compare the rates of reaction of some metals with metals with water:
water and make a list. www.syngentaperiodictable.co.u
k/reaction-zone.php
Conclude that when a metal reacts with water, metal hydroxide
and hydrogen are formed.
Learners compare the rates of reaction they observe with the list Alternatively, a video or a
of reactivity they created in the previous lessons. simulation can be used:
www.syngentaperiodictable.co.u
k/reaction-zone.php
Provide learners with the names and formulae of the main Worksheet of reactions of
laboratory acids. Learners complete word equations for the different metals and acids to
reaction of each acid with a series of metals. This can be complete.
extended to include symbol equations.
Decide whether to Learners review their results from earlier in the unit to compare www.syngentaperiodictable.co.u
9Ep6 use evidence from the rates of reaction of some metals with oxygen. Learners use k/reaction-zone.php
first-hand their notes or watch a quick video or use simulations to remind
experience or them about the reactions studied. They summarise the results in
secondary sources a table.
Similarly, learners compare the rates of reaction of some metals Information about the reactivity
with water and with dilute acids. They add their results to their of metals that have not
summary table. previously been studied.
Select ideas and If learners decide to use secondary data, they should evaluate Information sources for learners
9Ep4 produce plans for the data they select. (printed or online).
testing based on
previous knowledge, If learners decide to use primary data, then they should plan
understanding and their investigation. This should include details about:
research the measurements or observations they will make
whether they will need equipment to make the
Decide which measurements (e.g. stopwatches)
9Ep7 measurements and the apparatus they will use
observations are their assessment of any risks, hazards and precautionary
necessary and what measures
equipment to use how many repeated measurements will be taken and an
explanation of how this will reduce the error in the
Decide which investigation.
9Ep8 apparatus to use
and assess any Learners conduct their investigations and record their results in
hazards in the an organised way (for example a table).
laboratory, field or
workplace Learners analyse their results and conclude whether the
reactivity series is the same when different acids are used.
Make sufficient
9Eo1 observations and Conclude that the reactivity of metals is the same with different
measurements to acids as long as the acids used are at the same concentration.
reduce error and
make results more
reliable
Use a range of
9Eo2 materials and
equipment and
control risks
Make observations
9Eo3 and measurements
Describe patterns
9Ec1 (correlations) seen
in results
Interpret results
9Ec2 using scientific
knowledge and
understanding
Draw conclusions
9Ec4
Evaluate the
9Ec5 methods used and
refine for further
investigations
Learners write a word equation for the reaction of iron and Very small quantities
copper sulfate. They annotate to identify the salt, the more can be used by
reactive metal and the less reactive metal. carrying out the tests
on a spotting tile.
Scientific enquiry activity
Learners make predictions about displacement reactions A selection of metals and Health and safety:
involving a selection of metals, using the reactivity series. solutions of their salts (e.g. safety goggles must
magnesium, iron, zinc, lead, be used.
copper), spotting tiles, pipettes.
Learners confirm their predictions by carrying out reactions.
Alternatively, they can watch a video or use a simulation. www.youtube.com/watch?
v=2MawIDT5DFU (0.30
onwards)
http://intro.chem.okstate.edu/
1515F01/Laboratory/
Conclude that in a displacement reaction the more reactive ActivityofMetals/home.html
metal will displace the less reactive metal from its salt.
Discuss that for the metals in the middle of the reactivity series
displacement reactions can be used, but for the most reactive
metals different methods of extraction are needed. The more
difficult metals to extract were typically discovered later.
Conclude that the smaller the particle size, the faster the
reaction.
9Cc6 Give an explanation Use the kinetic theory to explain effects on rates of reaction. A good context is
of the effects of Through diagrams, use ideas about particle theory to explain the found in recipes
concentration, effects of the different variables on the speed of reactions, i.e. where cooking times
particle size, concentration increases the number of particles, temperature vary for, e.g.,
temperature and increases their speed and increased lump size decreases the potatoes depending
catalysts on the rate area for particles to approach one another. on area exposed.
of a reaction
In this unit, learners build on their previous knowledge of chemical reactions and energy transfers to develop their knowledge of:
exothermic and endothermic reactions and processes
the thermal (heat) energy transfer processes of conduction, convection and radiation
cooling by evaporation.
Extension activity: Investigate which conditions aid the rate of Small pieces of cloth (or
evaporation using dampened tissues or small pieces of cloth. tissues), timers.
Factors which can be tested are temperature and moving air.
Discuss the results with the class. Ask learners to recall what
happens to the particles when materials get warmer. (This is an
opportunity to revise the particle model.)
Learners try to model the conduction of heat through solids as This video includes animations
transferred by the passing on of vibrations from particle to showing the conduction of heat
particle. Learners then develop this model to explain that metals in glass and metal:
9Pe2 Identify and explain Heat on the move – convection Note: the concept of
the thermal (heat) Ask learners why heat cannot move through liquids and gases density is important
energy transfer by conduction. for understanding
processes of convection and may
conduction, Teacher demonstration of convection. Prepare: Large transparent container, need to be revised
convection and a small conical flask of warmed water which is coloured with 50ml conical flask with bung and and/or reinforced.
radiation food colouring; this should have a bung added with a small small tube inserted, food
tube inserted colouring, Bunsen burner.
a large transparent container of cold water.
Instructions on how to do this
Place the conical flask at the bottom of the container of cold demonstration can be seen as
water. The warm coloured water escapes through the small hole demonstration 1 at:
at the top showing convection currents. https://youtu.be/WEDUtS0IMws
Make it clear to learners that the colour is only there so that the
movement of the water can be seen.
Learners may have
Take suggestions from learners about what is happening at previously been able
each part of the convection current. Explain the results in terms to see convection
of density. Learners may already know that hot air rises; use this currents in a
to make the more general point that less dense objects float. bathroom (where the
water droplets make
Learners write a summary of the movement in a convection the movement above
current. The key points they should include are: a hot bath visible).
9Pe2 Identify and explain Show learners a vacuum flask containing very hot water. Also Vacuum flask and image of Note: learners often
the thermal (heat) display an image of a cross-section of a vacuum flask. Ask cross-section of a vacuum flask. have difficulty in
energy transfer learners to suggest how it keeps things hot. The key points are: An alternative is to show a real distinguishing the
processes of vacuum reduces heat by conduction and convection (no vacuum flask that has been cut. different heat
conduction, particles) transfer processes
convection and shiny surfaces reflect radiated heat back into the hot liquid so try to provide a lot
radiation the lid reduces heat loss by convection (and evaporation). of practice.
Term 2
the effects of concentration, particle size, temperature and catalysts on the rate of a reaction.
preparing some common salts by the reactions of metals or metal carbonates with acid
writing word equations to describe reactions of metals or metal carbonates with acids.
Practical work
Term3
9.8 Chemicals and thermal energy
exothermic and endothermic reactions and processes
the thermal (heat) energy transfer processes of conduction, convection and radiation
cooling by evaporation.