Teacher PLD

Chemistry made simple – properties of matter

At the Science Learning Hub, we know teaching chemistry can feel a bit overwhelming. In this recorded professional learning session, Greta Dromgool takes you step by step through key ideas associated with physical and chemical properties, including:

  • identifying properties of a range of different materials

  • grouping materials based on observed or measured properties

  • exploring additional resources available to support you

Chemistry made simple – properties of matter

This is a recording of the Chemistry made simple – properties of matter PLD webinar.

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Chemistry made simple – properties of matter – slideshow

This slideshow, from the webinar Chemistry made simple – properties of matter, provides additional support for the video tutorial.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

You may find it easier to download the video and slide show presentation.

Thank you so much. It is really valuable to get this information and to be constantly filling up our knowledge and competencies.

Teacher

Index

Topic

Slide show number(s )

Video timecode

Introducing the Science Learning Hub and presenters

1

00:00

Index

2

00:06

Purpose

3

00:30

Teacher experiences of teaching and learning chemistry

4–5

01:31

NZ curriculum levels 1 and 2 – exploring common materials

6–9

03:20

Properties of materials

10–14

06:16

Changing materials

15–17

13:34

NZ curriculum levels 3 and 4 – measuring and grouping

18–21

16:54

NZ curriculum level 5 – investigating groups of materials

22–31

25:00

SLH links, keep in touch and thanks

32–33

31:11

Help, I’m teaching chemistry

Learning about the Material World involves studying matter and how it changes. Understanding basic chemistry principles helps us to make sense of the world around us. It also helps us understand contemporary issues such as environmental sustainability and the development of new materials, pharmaceuticals and energy sources.

Watch this video to find out how to locate Hub resources that will help you plan and implement engaging classroom programmes.

Related PLD

The Science Learning Hub has a range of recorded webinars to support you with your chemistry teaching. Have a look at these recorded webinars:

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Related content

Wanting to explore more chemistry ideas and chemistry in a variety of different contexts? Have a look at the amazing content we have available on the Hub including the article Properties of materials – introduction and the properties of matter and atoms and molecules concepts. Check out our awesome related resources about mixtures, recycling, melting and fire, or visit our context-based chemistry articles looking at elements, limestone, plasma and digestion chemistry.

Other PLD covering the Material World includes Chemistry in the primary classroom, and support for teaching science to younger students can be found in the webinars Chemistry made simple – atoms and Kitchen science.

Content is very helpful and informative.

Teacher

 

Published:07 September 2018