C1.0 Earth provides...

science delivers
Specification: the exploitation of rocks provides
essential building materials. limestone is a naturally
occurring resource that provides a starting point for
the manufacture of cement, concrete and glass.
throughout this unit, candidates should know that
atoms are held together in molecules and lattices by
chemical bonds, but no detailed knowledge of the
types of chemical bonding is required. candidates
should be able to interpret chemical equations in
symbol form and should be able to balance
equations in terms of numbers of atoms.
Objectives: learn how we make new materials from
the ones we find naturally/learn how we decide
which new materials are best for the job.
Keywords: none
Starter: spider diagram for this unit
Main: natural and manmade activity C1a 1.0gw.
cornwall china clay industry activity/presentation.
Text: p82/83
Plenary: feedback and summary
Homework: none set
Technician: nothing required
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C1a 1.1 What are materials made of?
Specification: atoms of each element are
represented by a chemical symbol. atoms have a
small central nucleus around which there are
electrons. when elements react, their atoms join
with other atoms to form compounds. atoms are
held together by chemical bonds. atoms and
symbols are used to represent and explain what is
happening to the substances in chemical reactions.
the formula of a compound shows the number and
type of atoms that are joined together to make the
compound.
Objectives: learn that atoms have a small nucleus,
around which are electrons/learn that atoms and
symbols are used to represent and explain what is
happening in chemical reactions/learn that elements
form compounds by giving and taking electrons or
by sharing electrons to form chemical bonds.
Keywords: atom, chemical bond, electron, lattice,
nucleus
Starter: use photo montage on blog to introduce
democritus, dalton and bohr
Main: atoms/elements/mixtures activity C1a 1.1gw.
structure of atom diagram, label. C1a 1.1
democritus, dalton and bohr or C1a 1.1gw handout
activity, discuss each scientists view of the atom.
Text: p84/85
Plenary: C1a1.1a interactive bonding experience
Homework: C1a 1.1 what are materials made of?
Technician: nothing required
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C1a 1.2 Limestone is very useful
Specification: calcium carbonate can be
decomposed by heating (thermal decomposition) to
make calcium oxide (quicklime) and carbon dioxide.
carbonates of other metals decompose on heating in
a similar way.
Objectives: the formula of a compound shows the
number and type of atoms in it, learn that in
chemical reactions, atoms are rearranged. we can
represent reactions using balanced equations,
limestone can be used as a building material or as a
raw material for new products, limestone (CaCO3)
and other carbonates can be broken down by
thermal decomposition.
Keywords: quicklime, slaked lime, thermal
decomposition
Starter: heat a carbonate (such as copper
carbonate) in a boiling tube. explain what they see
Main: thermal decomposition of limestone
Text: p86/87
Plenary: write equations for thermal decomposition
Homework: C1a 1.2 limestone is very useful
Technician: limestone heating prac (marble
chips/new steel nails/watch glasses/universal
indicator)
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C1a 1.3 New rocks from old
Specification: limestone, containing the compound
calcium carbonate (CaCO3), is quarried and can be
used as a building material. limestone and its
products have many uses, including slaked lime,
mortar, cement, concrete and glass.
Objectives: limestone can be used as the raw
material for quicklime, slaked lime, cement and
concrete, limestone is also the raw material for
glass, along with sand.
Keywords: cement, concrete, mortar, glass
Starter: recap of previous lesson
Main: C1a 1.3gw making glass diagram + write up.
C1a 1.3 making glass prac.
Text: p88/89
Plenary: foundation: write an equation for the
formation of glass. higher: use the chemical names
for the reactants and products. CaCO3 + SiO2 =
CaSiO3 + CO2
Homework: C1a 1.3 new rocks from old
Technician: making glass prac (sodium borate/wire
loops)
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C1a 1.4 The shock of the new
Specification: To consider and evaluate the
environmental, social and economic effects of
exploiting limestone and producing building
materials from it.
Objectives: explore the advantages and
disadvantages of concrete/find out about types of
buildings and investigate peoples opinions of
concrete structures.
Keywords: none
Starter: recap any homework/show montage of
concrete and glass buildings
Main: C1a 1.4gw making concrete activity. demo
making concrete/various amounts of
materials/strength tests
Text: p90-91
Plenary: show a picture of great pyramid at giza.
This is made of limestone. ask students to explain
why egyptians needed to build pyramids if they
wanted to build a high building.
Homework: C1a1.4 the shock of the new
Technician: making concrete demo
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