Improving subject and curriculum knowledge in Chemistry: Going Beyond the Basics RE224 / G06
Summary
This course is the second of two for non-specialists who want to become more confident in teaching chemistry at KS4. It will provide a range of simple, safe and effective practical activities as well as addressing key concepts that stretch students. This course is the second of two for non-specialists who want to become more confident in teaching chemistry at KS4. It will provide a range of simple, safe and effective practical activities as well as addressing key concepts that stretch students.
Session 1: Quantitative Chemistry
* Develop a strategy for teaching and explaining the mole concept
* Carry out practical work that involves the use of the mole
* How to successfully present practical demonstrations
Session 2: Organic Chemistry
* Explore beyond the basics of crude oil and hydrocarbons
* Investigate alcohols, acids and esters
Session 3: Physical Chemistry Concepts
* Dynamic equilibria and how to model it
* Bond making and breaking – calculating energy changes
* Strong and weak acids and bases
Session 4: Redox as a unifying concept
* Which reactions are not redox?
* Electrolysis and cells
* Ionic equations and half -equations
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- Develop strategies for teaching quantitative chemistry
- Become familiar with the organic chemistry content of GCSE chemistry
- Consider the difficult topics of chemical equilibria, bond energies and acid/base strength
- Develop an appreciation of the unifying concept of redox
- Identify effective ways of linking chemical concepts and take away resources to help with the next day’s lessons!
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improving subject knowledge | 15 March 2018 | 09:30-15:30 | Aylesford School |
Notes
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£95.00 +VAT |
|---|---|
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£95.00 +VAT |
Additional information
Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.
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