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Inorganic chemistry in and out of the classroom Inorganic chemistry in and out of the classroom
 
At a Glance
Grade Level: Grade 11

Subjects: Natural Science

Topics: The Chemistry of Sulphur Dioxide.

Time Needed: Two weeks of 2 x 40 mins per week.

Key Learnings: How inorganic chemistry relates to our lives.
 
 
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Unit Summary
This unit looks into the health risks caused by Sulphur Dioxide. It explores how is SO2 is prepared in the laboratory, how to test for SO2 and how it is used.

Curriculum Framing Questions
Are we responsible enough to deal with the advances in technology and science?
Is sulphur dioxide threatening our lives?

Instructional Procedures
  • Learners start by brainstorming the technological advances that could on the other hand be posing danger to our lives.
  • Arising from the discussion, learners are asked to identify the emissions from industries and motor vehicles that are some of the dangers posed by technological advances. They list the constituent elements of sulphur dioxide.
  • Learners find out how sulphur dioxide is produced in different processes.
  • They prepare sulphur dioxide in the laboratory. They then observe what happens and record the physical properties of sulphur dioxide. Learners also research other ways in which sulphur dioxide can be prepared in the laboratory.
  • Learners then design a publication to enlighten people about chemistry in our lives and to make the community aware of the benefits and dangers of Sulphur Dioxide in our lines. A sample is available to view.
  • The next part of the project involves the learners designing a website (click to see a sample website) in which they provide further information to the public about SO2 in our daily lives.
Prerequisite Skills
Knowledge about pollution, health education, technological inventions, environmental education should be in place. Studying the periodic table, accessing info from text and the internet.

Differentiated Instruction
Advanced learners Investigate the oxidation and reduction actions of sulphur dioxide and can prepare hydrogen sulphide.

Assessment

Learners will be assessed using the following rubrics for each product
Credits
This unit was developed by Johnny Machedi as a result of attendance at a facilitator training course for Intel® Teach to the Future.

Standards

Learning Outcome 1: Scientific Inquiry and Problem-solving Skills:
The learner is able to use process skills, critical thinking, scientific reasoning and strategies to investigate and solve problems in a variety of scientific, technological, environmental and everyday contexts.

Learning Outcome 2: The Nature of Science and its Relationships to Technology, Society and the Environment
The learner is able to identify and critically evaluate scientific knowledge claims and the impact of this knowledge on the quality of socio-economic, environmental and human development.

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