All Higher-order thinking and metacognition articles – Page 5

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What is stuff made of? Matter, atoms and elements | 11-14 years

Introduce the properties and behaviour of atoms as the smallest parts of elements and a basic unit of matter using this lesson plan for 11–14 year olds.

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Metallic bonding and the structure of iron | 14-16 years

Explore how the bonding in iron relates to its physical properties and address common misconceptions using this lesson plan with activities for 14–16 year olds.

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Catalysts, rates of reaction and what sank the Kursk | 14-16 years

Use the case of the Kursk submarine to devise an experimental investigation into catalysts’ effects on rate of reaction in this lesson plan for 14–16 year olds.

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Revising the periodic table using a concept map | 14-16 years

Use a concept map to help your students revise the periodic table and explain how elements are arranged in this lesson plan with activities for 14–16 year olds.

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Molecules and the possibility of life in outer space | 14-16 years

Explore the molecules found in space as clues to the potential existence of extraterrestrial life, using this lesson plan with activities for 14–16 year olds.

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Using a survey to learn what shampoos people use | 11-14 years

Collect and analyse data from surveys, exploring differences between subjective and objective data, using this lesson plan with activities for 11–14 year olds.

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What happens to weathered pieces of rock? | 11-14 years

Investigate how rock fragments are transported and deposited by water currents using this lesson plan and downloadable activity for 11–14 year olds.

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Acids and alkalis: using concept maps | 11-14 years

Help your students consolidate their ideas about acids and alkalis using this lesson plan and set of downloadable activities for 11–14 year olds.

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What are crystals and how are they structured? | 11-14 years

Discover the regular structure and arrangement of particles in crystalline substances using this lesson plan with activities for 11–14 year olds.

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Do vitamin pills work? Exploring scientific evidence | 14-16 years

Analyse data about effects of vitamin C and explore how science can give rise to different viewpoints in this lesson plan with activities for 14–16 year olds.

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Writing formulas for ionic compounds | 14-16 years

Practise writing formulas for ionic compounds, revising common cations and anions, using this lesson plan with activities for 14–16 year olds.

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Why do chemical reactions happen? | 16-18 years

Introduce students to entropy and explore why chemical reactions happen using role play, discussion and demonstrations in this lesson plan for 16–18 year olds.

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How do atoms form the ions in ionic compounds? | 16-18 years

Check students’ understanding of why atoms form ions, and how ionic compounds form by ionic bonding, using this lesson plan with activities for 16–18 year olds.

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Where does energy come from? | 16-18 years

Help students explore how energy is released in exothermic reactions and when chemical bonds form using this lesson plan with activities for 16–18 year olds.

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What do chemical words mean? Exploring key terms | 14-16 years

Explore and clarify key concepts including substance, pure, element, compound, atom and molecule using this lesson plan with activities for 14–16 year olds.

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Accuracy and precision in practical investigations | 14-16 years

Help your students consolidate their understanding of the difference between accuracy and precision using this lesson plan with activities for 14–16 year olds.

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What happens to particles in chemical reactions? | 11-14 years

Explore what happens to atoms and molecules when new materials are made in chemical reactions, using this lesson plan with activities for 11–14 year olds.

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How do catalysts affect reaction rates? | 16-18 years

Investigate how different catalysts affect decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, linking to the Kursk submarine disaster, in this lesson plan for 16–18 year olds.

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What is a chemical reaction? | 11-14 years

Explore the key idea that chemical reactions produce one or more new substances while conserving matter in this lesson plan with activities for 11–14 year olds.

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Acids and alkalis: a concept cartoon | 11-14 years

Check your students’ understanding of acids and alkalis using this lesson plan with downloadable activities for 11–14 year olds.