Cross-Specialization Training of Grades 7-10 Science Teachers

on their non-major Science Subjects

October 15-20, 2018

Grade 9 Activity Sheet on Organic Chemistry

Activity 1 : “You Made Me Feel Like….”

Objectives:
1. To identify common organic compounds and their uses; and
3. To appreciate the importance of organic compounds in our daily lives.

Materials
Metacards (list of organic compounds and their uses)
Marker
Masking tape/glue/paste
Manila paper/cartolina

Procedure

1. Get the metacards from the teacher.

2. Students are to match the name of organic compounds with its respective use on
Table1.
3. Post the match organic compounds and their uses on a manila paper or cartolina.

Table 1. Some organic compounds and their uses

Organic compounds Uses

4. Answer the following questions:

Q1. What do you think are the characteristics of organic materials according to
the list of their uses?

Q2. Why are there so many important uses of organic compounds?

Q3. Aside from the list given, can you still identify other organic compounds and
their use? Write it down here.

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 Cross-Specialization Training of Grades 7-10 Science Teachers
on their non-major Science Subjects
October 15-20, 2018

List of Some Organic Compounds and Their Uses

Organic Compounds Uses

polymers Preparation of plastics
methane Fuel in biogas
Acetaldehyde (Formalin) Preservatives of organic compounds
Sodium benzoate Preservatives
aspirin Medicine for headache
octane Fuel for vehicles
Isopropyl alcohol Disinfectant
Citric acid Vitamins
Ethyl butanoate Artificial Pineapple odor
Fats Food Industry
Vitamins Food supplement
Ethyl alcohol Disinfectant/wine and liquors
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) Fuel in cooking
butane Fuel in lighters
acetone Polish remover
beewax Soap
esters Food flavorings
Ethyne (acetylene) Welding torch