Teacher(s) Wama Ojha Subject group and discipline Sciences (Chemistry)

Unit title Organic Chemistry MYP year 4 Unit duration (hrs) 24

Inquiry: Establishing the purpose of the unit

Key concept Related concept(s) Global context
Change- Form(Structure) and Interaction:- Orientation in space and time :-Discoveries
Change will be viewed in structure and function of Interactions are responsible for changes in structural Organic chemistry is a seprate branch of chemistry
various organic compounds on account of changes In form of system and surrounding (at micro level as well which has emerged over the period of time due to wide
functional group. as macro level). spread use and existence of carbon and its compunds.

Statement of inquiry

Structural changes in our surrounding over the period of time had led to new dscoveries through human interactions.

Inquiry questions

Factual:-lines of Inquiry-

Conceptual:-Line of Inquiry-Outline the effect of functional groups on chemical and physical behaviour of parent compounds.
How alkenes can be differentiated from alkanes?
How are hydrocarbons named?
How functional groups help us to determine the characteristic reactions of the parent compound?
How is ester prepared from alcohols?

Debatable:-Lines of inquiry-Discuss the positive and negative impact of using alcohol as a fuel on enviorment.

-Use of alcohol as biofuels.

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Objectives
A i.explain scientific knowledge
ii. apply scientific knowledge and understanding to
solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar
situations
iii. Analyse and evaluate information to make
scientifically supported judgments.
B - i. explain a problem or question to be tested by a
scientific investigation
ii. Formulate a testable hypothesis and explain it using
scientific reasoning.
iii. explain how to manipulate the variables, and
explain how data will be collected
C - i. present collected and transformed data
ii. Interpret data and explain results using scientific
reasoning.
iii. evaluate the validity of a hypothesis based on the
outcome of the scientific investigation
iv. evaluate the validity of the method
v. explain improvements or extensions to the method.
D- i. explain the ways in which science is applied and
used to address a specific problem or issue
ii. Discuss and evaluate the various implications of the
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Summative assessment
Outline of summative assessment task(s) including
assessment criteria:
Unit test will be conducted based on content and
concepts addressed in class.
The unit test consists of multiple-choice questions and
short-answer questions that were designed to examine
students information-recall and problem-solving abilities.
Unfamiliar situations are also included to encourage
students to apply their understanding of scientific ideas
and concepts.
Lab activity: Students will be asked to investigate the
factors affecting the titre value in acid base titration
(neutralisation reaction of an acid and base).The acid
used may be organic or inorganic.
Research and essay writing: The students will discuss
and evaluate the various implications of the use of
Relationship between summative assessment task(s)
and statement of inquiry:
Criterion A: Unit end test will provide opportunity to
applyl earned knowledge in known and unfamiliar
situations.
Within the test, alongside questions that directly assess
students ability to deal with the content taught in the
unit, the students will be required to address the
changes in properties of organic compounds due to
various functional groups present in them. In particular,
the students will be required to discuss the chemical
reactions of saturated and unsaturated organic
compounds and properties of alcohols and esters.
Criterion B and C:-Students will get a chance to
explore the effect of various factors on the titre value of
base tused in acid base itration.They will understand
the nature of interaction between acid and base in order
to undergo neutralisation and will be able to evaluate the
molarity of acid provided to them from their findings of
the experiment.
Criterion D:- Relationship between summative
assessment task(s) and statement of inquiry.
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use of science and its application in solving a specific
problem or issue.
iii. apply scientific language effectively
iv. Document the work of others and sources of
information used.
Approaches to learning (ATL)
Action: Teaching and learning through inquiry
Content
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science and its application in solving a specific problem
or issue. They will have to write an essay on the topic
Impact of use of soaps and detergents on societyin
800-1200 words.
Use of polymers in field of pharmaceuticals and food
packaging sector.
Learning process
Through essay writing task the students will learn the
impact of soaps and detergents on our society,
enviorment and surrounding as soaps and detergens
interact with the biotic component of our ecosystem.
Relation between summative task and global
context:-
Through essay writing task, students willget a chance to
research on soaps and detergents which will enhance
their knowledge regarding historical discoveries over the
period of time which lead to formulation of various
cleansing agents used today and their impact on global
enviorment.
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 Learning experiences and teaching strategies

Week 1 Week 1
Introduction Activity:-Introduction to organic chemistry will be carried out by giving examples from real
Introduction to organic chemistry
world.Students will be asked to give the names of some common products used in their daily life (It may be simplest
What are saturated and unsaturated organic cosmetic or complex fuel used to drive their vehicles.).
compounds? Then,I will discuss the properties of carbon which is somewhere the major component in all those products
Test for unsaturation. mentioned by students and then I will come up to the term Organic Chemistry
Through this introductory discussion, students will get a clue regarding importance of organic compounds and
necessity to study organic chemistry.

Test for saturation:-

Saturated and unsaturated organic compunds will be made clear by lab demonstration Bromine water and
acidified potassium permagnate test will be conducted on some samples of unknown organic compounds and the
visible colour change will help the learners to understand the difference between the two major classes of organic
compound.

Week 2
Week 2
Homologus series will be explained through lecture method.
Homologus series
Nomenclature of organic compounds. Naming activity:-To generate inquiry in class to introduce rules for nomenclature of organic compounds.

Studnets will be asked to give a common name to one of their best buddy.
They will be asked to describe what made them suggest the particular name.
Their answer will definitely relate to some behavioural aspect or some habbit of their friends.
This activity will make them understand that naming of organic compound is also related with the presence
of characteristic functional group and the particular number of carbon atoms in them.
After this fun loving and interactive activity,I will introduce the rules for naming organic compounds.

Worksheet will be provided for naming simple organic compounds.

Week 3-4
Week 3-4 Theory behind chemical reactions of alkanes and alkenes will be explained through videos and power point
Rections of alkanes and alkenes presentation and then students will be taken to lab for demonstrating some common reactions in lab.
Practise worksheet will be given.
Substitution reaction of alkanes.
Formation of chloroforms
Addition reactions of alkenes-hydrogenation,
bromination and hydration.

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Week 5
Structural isomerism
Week 6-7
Alcohols
Preparation of alcohols by alkenes
Preparation of alcohols by fermentation.
Use of alcohol as a biofuel.
Effect of alcohol on health.
Chemical reactions of ethanol-combustion,
esterification, oxidation and burning.
Week 8-9
What are carboxylic acids?
Ethanoic acid as a weak acid.
Structure of functional group of carboxylic
acids.
Preparation of esters.
Fats and oils as vegetable esters.
Explanation of process of saponification
Different types of detergents.
Cleansing action ofoaps and detergents.
Hydrophobic and hydrophilic parts of soaps
and detergents.
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Week 5
Ball and stick activity-
Students will be asked to draw different organic structures with given number of balls and sticks wherein
balls represent the number of carbon atoms and stick rerpresent the bonds.
This activity will develop their creative thinking skills and collaborative skills.
Further, they will learn the concept of isomerism wherein the compounds have same molecular constitution
but different structures.
Students will be asked to share their understanding with peers in order to make them understand the
difference between position isomers and chain isomers.
Students will be given certain practise questions related to isomers.
Week 6-7
Students will be asked to research on the effect of alcholo on health and the impact of using alcohol as a
biofuel on enviorment and dependence of its usage on climatic factors.
Studnets will present their findings in front of class either in form of power point presentation or verbal
communication.
Peers can raise up their questions.
This will develop their communication and research skills.
This will involve all the studnets.
Reactions of alcohols will be explained and esterification will be demonstrated in lab.
Week 8-9
Students will be explained the organic acids with examples.
Some common organic acids used in our daily life will be discussed.
Organic acids are weak acids can be demonstrated through litmus paper and pH paper.
Ester formation will be explained through lab demonstration.
Studenst will be asked to research on impacts of soaps and detergents on society.
Cleansing action will be demonstrated through video clipping
Soap will be formed in lab
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 Week 10
Week 10 Recapitulation of concepts will be done by applying rotate group strategy.
Revison of the unit Students will receive rubrics for each assessment that must be completed.
Exemplars like a power point on cleansing action of soaps, classification of organic compounds.
The students will complete individual research and guided learning activities to develop the knowledge needed.



Practical skills will be developed through experimental investigations like test for unsaturation, titration using
organic and inorganic acids, saponification, and esterification.
All rubrics, assignment descriptions and class work will be provided in the designed task

Beyond the exploratory inquiry activities, students will have a wide range of learning options, including teacher
lecture, citing examples from daily life, research through the internet, and practice questions

Discussion on structure and various formulaes of alkanes and alkenes.

Smart class modules and PPT regarding reactions of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbon.
Visit to chemistry lab to perform titration of an acid with base to conclude the strength of acid used
Discuss the positive as well as negative role of the alcohol in our life and on our health.
Worksheets will be provided to them.
Students will receive all rubrics as well as organizational Templates for process work to assist them in meeting the
final expectations for each Criterion.

Beyond the exploratory inquiry activities, students will have a wide range of learning options, including teacher
lecture, video clips, research through the internet, and practice questions

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 Recapitulation of previous knowledge of litmus test for acid and some common properties of esters and soaps.

Thinking skill acquisition: Through information literacy. Students will go to different sources to investigate their ideas.
Communication skill through discussions.
Scientific inquiry skills through labs.

Formative assessment
Students will be given different worksheets to test their understanding
Formative assessment: Multiple choice test.
Use of different reagents to test for unsaturation.
Worksheet. Competent completion of practical in pairs and written preparations. Students will demonstrate the
attitudes and skills to perform safely and effectively.

Open ended questions during class, individual practice (homework / class work), quizzes, group activities, individual
activities, labs.

Differentiation:-
All activities will be done in groups and peer assessment will be conducted.
Members of group will keep changing for each activity.
Opportunities to participate in different activities during the unit like preparing charts and power point
presentation, drawing structures of organic compounds, identifying isomers which they think are similar,
segregating materials available in classroom on the basis of their similarity to understand classification,
observing lab demonstrations in order to differentiate between saturated and unsaturated compunds helped
in provoking inquiry as well as in grasping the concepts easily.
Use of the resources room for simulations and information related to the topic
For short, objective quizzes, allow the students to ask the questions to the class. They will know what they
studied! Or, ask the first four, and have them ask five or so. This is fun and boosts their confidence!
For inquiry activities, students will be allowed to collaborate in small groups. For students who are less

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 skilled, a class discussion will be initiated and teaching that everyone will follow.
A set amount of time will be given to students to complete each step in the task.
All students should write a short reflection about what worked, what did not, and why.
Differentiating by catering to individual needs of students. Providing extra assistance where needed as well
as extension work as required.
Teaching methodologies that will be employed during this unit: Differentiation will be achieved through use of
Visual, Oral, Kinesthetic, and Auditory based learning activities .Some students learn better by watching a
related video, some grasp better by doing hand on activities and some learn through listening activities.

Breaking topics into subtopics and assigning a subtopic to students. (Students will form groups or pairs to
facilitate learning by peer support). Example: Different groups were assigned different functional groups and
they presented their understanding using different methods.
Slow learners will be given additional support apart from peer support to make understanding easier.
Recapitulation and reflection of the topic will be done in groups.

Resources

Laptops and library books available for student reference

List of teacher-recommended web resources available
School librarian available for research support
Seating will work independently, in teacher-assigned pairs/small groups and in interest-based inquiry groups.
Learning support available for collaborative planning, in-class support, out-of-class support
http://www.readwritethink.org

search : alphabet organizer

The students will be encouraged to bring articles relating to the studied topic that they may find in newspapers, magazines etc. during the unit.
interesting websites like-
www.labskills.co.uk
www.tuition.com
http://intranet.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/chemistry/kitchen-chemistry

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AV-http://youtu.be/-vIwTn7LZiM
http://youtu.be/kdEh976I1YA
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http://youtu.be/XPOd-hio5Hg
http://youtu.be/XH5Sg46l3Yo
http://youtu.be/tzc1ISA7dtg
http://youtu.be/YsavyASe7ho
http://youtu.be/AlJOxy1DdQk
http://youtu.be/zRUrX3_orfw

Referential Websites:
www.chemguide.co.uk
http://www.visionlearning.com/library/module_viewer.php?mid=55
http://www.files.chem.vt.edu/RVGS/ACT/notes/Notes_on_organic_chemistry.html
http://www.mpinstitute.in/UP%20LOAD%20FILES%20[%20WEBSITE%20]/science%20x%20study%20material/final/X_Chem_Ch2_organicchemistry_ChNotes_Oct.pdf
http://ibchem.com/IB/ibnotes/full/aab_htm/18.3.htm
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Prior to teaching the unit During teaching After teaching the unit

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Students are expected to have previous knowledge
about the topic and subtopics. Unit will be initialized
by asking a number of brainstorming questions.
Unit teaching will be integrated with classroom
activities
Lines of inquiry that will define the central idea-
Concept of fundamental properties of carbon.
Importance of organic compounds
Examples of organic compunds used in our day to
day life
Importance of naming organic compunds.
Use of lcohol as biofuel
Impact of soaps and detergents on society.
Questions that will drive towards this inquiries:-
Why carbon can fom long chain macromolecular
structure?
Why organic compounds are important to study?
What is the basis of naming of organic compounds?
Outline the properties of alcohol that are suitable for
its usage as a fuel?
What is biofuel?
Can alcohol be considered as suitable biofuel?
Discuss the impact of soaps and detergents on
society in terms of economical, enviormental and
social groundings.
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Students shown constant interest in the unit as organic
compunds occupies an important place in our daily life.
But topics like chemical reactions of alkanes, alkenes and
To generate inquiry in classroom to introduce alcohols are still the areas where students need to devote time
organic compunds:-
in practising these reactions.
Students were able to give the names of Students came up with their ideas regarding use of alcohol as
some common products used in their daily biofuels.
life (It may be simplest cosmetic or complex
fuel used to drive their vehicles.). They enjoyed drawing various strucatural isomers of alkenes
Then,I have discussed the properties of carbon and other organic compounds.
which is somewhere the major component in all
Reactions need practise.
those products mentioned by students and finally
after all the discusssi on studnets were introduced The formative assessment results demonstrated the variation in
with the term organic chemistry and significane of knowledge and understanding level of the students. Some of
organic compunds was discussed the students showed very good understanding level. The results
Through this introductory discussion, students will of lab activity and essay writing tasks demonstrated satisfactory
get a clue regarding importance of organic level of understanding. Among the variousteaching strategies I,
compounds and necessity to study organic found use of examples most successful. This developed interest
chemistry. and better understanding level.
Students could establish relationship between They reflected on the unit as follows:-
number of bonds between two carbon atoms and
saturation behaviour.Students were able to draw
structures of various alkanes.
Test for unsaturated compounds is performed
in laboratory which was quite interesting for
studnets to observe as they were able to
judge the nature organic sample provided to
them on the basis of theirobservation.
Addition reaction of alkenes created a little bit
of confusion but through examples and
various structure based questions, students
were able to understand the basic
mechanism of addition reactions of alkenes.
Ball and stick activity helped stuents to
understand the isomers concept nicely
wherein they participated and enjoyed the
activity.Through the activity,along with the
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