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8.3 METALS
30 Indicative Hours
The following sample stage 6 preliminary Biology program for the module, Metals was written by Trish Stockbridge from Kincoppal, Gaye
Deck from Ravenswood and peter Newcombe an independent consultant. This module is an example of how the knowledge and
understanding, Prescribed Focus Area and skills content for the unit can be taught in an integrated manner.
Whereas all care has been taken in constructing the program for this module, teachers using this program must take responsibility for
ensuring that the outcomes addressed in this module together with the outcomes addressed in the other modules for the preliminary course
fulfill the Chemistry preliminary course requirements.
We sincerely thank the writers for their time and commitment in writing this program and for sharing with teachers their expertise in
Chemistry and pedagogy for teaching stage 6 students.
Contextual Outline:
The cultural development of humans has been closely connected with their discovery of materials and invention of tools to the point where major
advances in cultural achievement have been described in terms of the materials they learned to use. This has included their use of metals and
discoveries of increasingly sophisticated methods of extraction of metals from their ores.
Because metals make up the majority of elements, an examination of the physical and chemical properties of metals is also an appropriate context in
which to consider the organisation of the common Periodic Table. The development of a Periodic Table represented a breakthrough in the systematic
organisation and study of chemistry and enabled scientists to predict the discovery of further elements.
This module increases students understanding of the history, applications and use of chemistry and current issues, research and developments in
chemistry.
Module Overview:
8.5.1 Metals have been extracted and used for
many thousands of years
Target Outcomes:
A student: P1
P3
P6
P10
P12
P14
outlines the historical development of major principles, concepts and ideas in chemistry
assesses the impact of particular technological advances on understanding in chemistry
explains trends and relationships between elements in terms of atomic structure and bonding
applies simple stoichiometric relationships
discusses validity and reliability of data gathered from first-hand investigations and secondary sources
draws valid conclusions from gathered data and information
P16
demonstrates positive values about and attitude towards both the living and non-living components of the environment, ethical behaviour and a
desire for critical evaluation of the consequences of the applications of science
Resources:
Conquering Chemistry Preliminary Course R. Smith (2002)
Spotlight Chemistry Preliminary R. Alliband et al (2004)
Chemistry 1 Preliminary Course G. Thickett (2007)
Pathways to Chemistry G. Thickett (1996)
Deretic, G FOSChem Practical Manual (1982)
8.3.1. Metals have been extracted and used for many thousands of years
Module Content (column 2 and 3)
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8.3.2 Metals differ in their reactivity with other chemicals and this influences their uses
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8.3.3 As metals and other elements were discovered, scientists recognized that patterns in their physical and chemical properties could be
used to organized the elements into a Periodic Table
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8.3.4 For efficient resource use, industrial chemical reactions must use measured amounts of each reactant:
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14.1 analyse information to: c) identify and explain how data supports
or refutes an hypothesis, a prediction or a
proposed solution to a problem
8.3.5 The relative abundance and ease of extraction of metals influences their value and breadth of use in the community:
Module Content (column 2 and 3)
define the terms mineral and ore
with reference to economic and
non-economic deposits of natural
resources
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14.1 analyse information to: c) identify and explain how data supports
or refutes an hypothesis, a prediction or a
proposed solution to a problem
e) make and justify generalisations
13.1 present information by:
e) using a variety of pictorial
representation to show relationships and
presenting information clearly and
succinctly
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