Chemical Science Yr 4

ACSSU074: Students will understand that natural and processed materials have a range of physical properties and that these properties can influence their use.

Overview: This term, students will be developing their knowledge of Chemical Sciences. In particular, they will learn about the properties of a range of materials (natural and processed) and will be able to explain why the properties of a material make it suitable for a particular use. Students will plan an investigation showing awareness of the need for fair testing with a range of materials and this studys display of results from tests as a graph and summarise patterns. Students will also select materials for various uses showing an awareness of consequences for humans and the environment. Finally, students will complete an individual assignment that demonstrates an awareness of the best use of a material of their choice. Science as Human Endeavour

Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships (ACSHE061) Science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions (ACSHE062)

Scientific Inquiry Processes Identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated and predict what might happen based on prior knowledge (ACSIS064) Suggest ways to plan and conduct investigations to find answers to questions (ACSIS065) Use materials, tools or equipment to make and record observations, using formal measurements and digital technologies (ACSIS066) Use a range of methods including tables and simple column graphs to represent data and to identify patterns and trends (ACSIS068) Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings (ACSIS216) Reflect on the investigation; including whether a test was fair or not (ACSIS069) Represent and communicate ideas and findings in a variety of ways such as diagrams, physical representations and simple reports (ACSIS071)

Days Monday L4 Pre-assessment

Week 4 Introduction to Chemical Sciences Natural and process materials KWLH Chart (paired) Watch video Place into table Manmade / Natural What properties do materials have? Pg.35 Bring in materials so students can record their answers on the worksheet.

Week 5 Why search for new materials p.39 Plus activity

Week 6 What is insulation? P. 43 Plus activity

Tuesday L1 Formative

Can you make a material stronger? Plus activity

The best thermal insulators and conductors Plus activity

Days Monday L4

Week 7 What are materials scientists? P.47 Plus activity

Week 8/9 Inventions and devices research Research

Week 10 Presentation (4 mins) Peer / Teacher feedback Summative Assessment

Formative

Tuesday L1 Formative

Inventions and devices research Research you information first and record in your science book You can create a poster or present your work on a powerpoint. This will be recorded on the iPad.

Inventions and devices research Research

Presentation (4 mins) Peer / Teacher feedback

Summative Assessment

Reference List Bath Bombs: http://www.csiro.au/Portals/Education/Programs/Do-it-yourself-science/Chemical-sciences-activities/bath-bombsactivity.aspx PrimaryConnections: Material World, Stage 2, Chemical Sciences Australian Curriculum Science, Chemical Science, Year 4, RIC Publications Curriculum Online Organiser (AEU Site) Lesson 1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/materials-and-their-uses/2160.html

Definitions
Processed materials products of physical matter that have been modified from natural materials by human intervention or that do not occur at all in the natural environment, but have been designed and manufactured to fulfill a particular purpose Property attribute of an object or material, normally used to describe attributes common to a group Classify arrange into named categories in order to sort, group or identify

Bath Bombs
You will need
food colouring scented oil such as lavender oil 3 tablespoons of citric acid 1 large muffin tray rubber gloves flower petals or body glitter 10 tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda 2 large mixing bowls 1 small glass jar spoon

What to do
1. Grease the sides and bases of a large muffin tray with a small amount of almond oil. 2. Place the citric acid and bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl. Mix the ingredients together well, to form the base mixture. 3. Scoop out about half a cup of this mixture and put it in into another bowl. This will make about one or two bath bombs (depending on the size of the holes in your muffin tray). You could also use old plastic containers or anything that will hold a shape. 4. Add the flower petals or body glitter to the base mixture. 5. In the small glass jar, mix together 6 drops of your scented oil, and about 10 drops of food colouring. 6. Gradually pour the oil mixture into the half cup of the base mixture. While wearing rubber gloves, quickly mix it all together. The mixture is ready when it stays together in your hands without crumbling too much. 7. Spoon the mixture into the muffin tray. Press it down firmly. 8. You can use the rest of the mixture with other types of scented oil or food colouring to make more bath bombs. 9. Leave the bombs in the tray to set for a few days. 10. Carefully up-end your bath bombs to remove them from the moulds. 11. Run a bath, hop in and drop a bomb. Watch it fizzzzzz!

Whats happening?
When the bath bomb dissolves in water, there is a chemical reaction between the citric acid and the sodium bicarbonate. The result is called sodium citrate. During the reaction, carbon dioxide is released. This causes the 'fizzing' that you see, similar to that in carbonated water.

Design report Convict bag

Summary of task
Students in History investigated the experiences of convicts being transported on the First Fleet ships and discussed the conditions of life on board the ships. They had explored the properties of a range of natural and processed materials; and how the properties of materials can influence their use. Students were asked to work individually to describe the conditions of life in the holds of the First Fleet ships and to design a bag for a convict that would suit these conditions and the situation of the convict.