Lesson Plan: 2C.1.01

Hamble Lesson Observation Plan
Learning About
What did John Dalton work out?
Keywords:
  • Chemical (4)
  • Particles (3)
  • Compound (3)
  • Element (2)
  • Element: A chemical that can not be broken down. (1)
  • Chemical: A substance produced by or used in a chemical process. (1)
Memory Anchor:
Method Precise Learning Objective Linked Question / Activity
(Designed for maximum working out)
Stepping Stones Pitstop Check
(Thinking Map)
W There are millions of chemicals in the world. What are there more of, chemicals or elements?

T During the 1800s, John Dalton did experiments to break down chemicals until they could not be split any further. What experiments did John Dalton carry out?

T Dalton found some chemicals do not split into other chemicals, these are known as elements. What are chemicals that can not be split into other chemicals called?

W Elements are made of only one type of particle. What is an element made of?

W The type of particle determines the element (chemical). What determines the element?

T Dalton found some chemical do split into other chemicals, these are known as compounds. What are chemicals called that are made of more than one element chemically bonded together?

W Compounds are made up of more than one type of particles. What is a compound made up of?

T Dalton found compounds always split into the same proportions. What did Dalton find out when he split compounds?

Electrolysis of water. Hydrogen rocket Prove twice as much hydrogen as oxygen in water.

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Links To the Big Ideas
ForcesParticlesEnergyCells