Chemistry made simple – atoms
In this recorded professional learning session, Greta Dromgool will build your knowledge and confidence to teach the particle nature of matter – a key concept in the New Zealand science curriculum. Greta will break down the science, giving you useful hands-on strategies for grappling with this notoriously tricky concept.
Thank you, I’m a beginner so this has been enlightening and motivating!
Teacher
Chemistry made simple – atoms
This is a recording of the Chemistry made simple – atoms PLD webinar.
Chemistry made simple – atoms – slideshow
This slideshow provides additional support for the Chemistry made simple – atoms PLD webinar.
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I enjoyed the webinar, and I am now planning ahead for 2019!
Teacher
Index
Topic
Slide show number(s)
Video timecode
Introducing the Science Learning Hub and presenters
1–2
00:00
Index, purpose and support
3–6
00:34
What does the curriculum say?
7–10
01:47
Big science ideas
11
04:25
Using models
12–13
05:17
What is matter?
14–21
08:20
Particles in motion
22
23:11
Empty spaces
23
26:51
States of matter
24–28
29:35
The structure of atoms
28–34
35:11
Chemical reactions and contexts
35–38
40:00
SLH links, keep in touch and thanks
39
40:47
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:
Nature of science
This webinar discusses the use of models – an important aspect of the ‘Investigating in science’ achievement objective in the Nature of Science strand. To learn more, have a look at the models in science concept or the article on scientific modelling.
Related content
The Science Learning Hub has collections of resources curated under concepts such as atoms and molecules, changes of matter and chemical reactions. If you want an engaging context for teaching chemistry, have a look at our topics fire, water and toxins.
For more support teaching the Material World, have a look at the webinars Chemistry made simple – properties of matter and Chemistry in the primary classroom.
