Chemical Science

Description

Theme: What is the World Made of?

Duration: 1 Semester

Construction: 2 topics of 7 weeks duration

Overview

This Chemistry based Unit will investigate the main areas of the Victorian Curriculum related to Chemical Sciences while also addressing the themes of Science as a Human Endeavour and Science Inquiry Skills.

After investigating atoms, the basic building blocks of all matter in the Universe, students investigate how science has arranged them into one of the most incredible achievements of science; the Periodic Table. What allows these atoms to make up the materials we use in everyday life is examined next by exploring the types of bonding that can occur between atoms and molecules. Finally, students will consider the types of reactions that can occur between chemicals and how these specialised materials make up the substances that play an integral part in the everyday lives of humans and the environment.