Level 7: Chemistry
Chemical book keeping unit
Focus questions
- How do we determine the amount of a substance needed for a desired reaction (for example, making sherbet to get the maximum fizz)?
- How do we accurately and reliably measure the amount of a particular substance in a given sample?
Possible investigations
- How do we calculate the mass of a single atom?
- Why is the 'mole' an important concept for chemists?
- What do the words 'composition' and 'stoichiometry' mean in chemistry?
- What do the labels on bottles of beer, wine and spirits tell us about the different levels of alcohol they contain?
- How do we determine whether the concentration given for a bottle of vinegar is correct?
Possible assessments
Learning could be assessed using a variety of standards – for example:
- AS91161 Chemistry 2.1: Carry out quantitative analysis (4 credits, internal)
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Chemistry and me unit
Focus questions
- How do I benefit from chemistry in my everyday life?
- What are the potential benefits for consumers from the discovery of conducting polymers by New Zealand scientist Alan MacDiarmid?
Possible investigations
- What is nanotechnology? Where may it take us in the future?
- How do smart materials work and where are they used?
- How were nicotine patches developed?
- How safe is SPF 30?
- What is the chemistry behind the development of new paint formulations?
- What are the chemical and physical effects of plastics on the environment? What happens when plastics are thrown away?
- What are the risks and benefits of the chemicals used to limit the environmental damage of an oil spill?
- What’s the problem with steroids in sport?
- Can antioxidants really prevent aging?
- How can we reduce methane emissions on the farm?
Possible assessment
Learning could be assessed using a variety of standards – for example:
- AS91163 Chemistry 2.3: Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry used in the development of a current technology (3 credits, internal)
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