[Lower Secondary Science] – Chemical Changes

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Secondary 2: E/N(A)
Duration: 10 periods

Page No. in Teacher’s Planning Guide

No of 21st Century
Specific Instructional Objectives Resources
Lesson Textbook Workbook* Practical Periods Competencies
Plans Book**
1 Recognise chemical change Lesson 1 18.C2– Worksheet 18.1 – 2 Textbook Page 170: CIT A box of matches,
as a change that leads to (18.B1– 18C5 (18.D1–18.D4) ice cubes and a
formation of new product(s). 18.B2) plastic cup, plate,
2 Use word equations to Activity 18.1 – a new iron bolt or
represent chemical reactions. (18.E1– nail and a rusty
Investigate the changes that 18.E2) iron bolt or nail,
matter undergoes through Textbook,
mixing. Internet, Practical
3 Investigate the changes that 18.C5– Activity 18.2 Book
matter undergoes through 18.C6 (18.E3–
heating. 18.E6)
Recognise thermal
decomposition as an
example of interaction
between matter and heat.
Use word equations to
represent the reactions.
4 Investigate the changes that Lesson 2 18.C6– – 2 Internet,
matter undergoes through (18.B3– 18.C8 Textbook,
oxidation. 18.B5) Practical Book,
Recognise combustion and e-book mini quiz,
cellular respiration as Question Bank,
examples of interaction Workbook
between matter and oxygen.
Use word equations to
represent the reactions.

* From Science Matters — Workbook Volume B, Chapter 18  Optional for N(A) 18.A1
** From Science Matters — Practical Book Volume B, Chapter 18

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5 Investigate the changes that Lesson 2 18.C9– Worksheet 18.1 Activity 18.2 2 – Internet,
matter undergoes through (18.B3– 18.C10 (18.D1–18.D4) (18.E3– Textbook,
exposure to light. Recognise 18.B5) 18.E6) Practical Book, e-
photosynthesis and X-ray film book mini quiz,
processing as an example of Question Bank,
interaction between matter Workbook
and light.
Use word equations to
represent the reactions.
6 Investigate the changes that 18.C10– –
matter undergoes through the 18.C11
passing of an electric current.
Recognise electrolysis and
electroplating as an example
of interaction between matter
and electricity.
Use word equations to
represent the reactions.
7 Appreciate the uses of acids Lesson 3 18.C12– Worksheet 18.2 Activity 18.3 2 Textbook,
in everyday life. (18.B6) 18.C13 (18.D5–18.D8) (18.E7– Internet, Practical
Recognise the reactions 18.E10) Book, e-book
between acids and metals. interactive
Recognise the reactions resource
between acids and
carbonates.
8 Appreciate the uses of alkalis 18.C14 –
in everyday life.
Recognise that alkali react
with other substances to
produce chemical changes.
Recognise that reactions
between acids and alkalis
lead to neutralisation.

* From Science Matters — Workbook Volume B, Chapter 18  Optional for N(A) 18.A2
** From Science Matters — Practical Book Volume B, Chapter 18

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9 Write word equations for the – Bridging – – –

reaction between alkalis and materials
ammonium salts.
10 Investigate the effect of Lesson 3 18.C15– Worksheet 18.2 Activities 2 Textbook,
acidic, alkaline and neutral (18.B6) 18.C16 (18.D5–18.D8) 18.4 and Internet, Practical
solutions on indicators (litmus 18.5 Book, e-book
paper, Universal Indicator (18.E11– interactive
and natural indicators 18.E15) resource
obtained from plants).
11 Show awareness that Lesson 4 18.C17– – 2 Textbook,
chemical reactions involve a (18.B7) 18.C18 Question Bank,
rearrangement of atoms Workbook
which are not created or
destroyed.
Infer that mass is conserved
during a chemical reaction.
12 Write balanced chemical – Bridging – – –
equations with state symbols. materials
13 Show an awareness of how Lesson 5 18.C19– Worksheet 18.3 2 Textbook Page 187: CIT Textbook,
chemical reactions can (18.B8) 18.C22, (18.D9–18.D12) Textbook Page 194: ICS Internet, Question
benefit our lives and cause 18.C26 Bank, Workbook
harm to our health and
environment as well.

* From Science Matters — Workbook Volume B, Chapter 18  Optional for N(A) 18.A3
** From Science Matters — Practical Book Volume B, Chapter 18

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