At the Science Learning Hub, we know teaching chemistry can feel a bit overwhelming. In this recorded professional learning session, Greta Dromgool takes you step by step through key ideas associated with physical and chemical properties, including:
- identifying properties of a range of different materials
- grouping materials based on observed or measured properties
- exploring additional resources available to support you
You may find it easier to download the video and slide show presentation.
Thank you so much. It is really valuable to get this information and to be constantly filling up our knowledge and competencies.
Teacher
Index
| Topic | Slide show number(s ) | Video timecode |
| Introducing the Science Learning Hub and presenters | 1 | 00:00 |
| Index | 2 | 00:06 |
| Purpose | 3 | 00:30 |
| Teacher experiences of teaching and learning chemistry | 4–5 | 01:31 |
| NZ curriculum levels 1 and 2 – exploring common materials | 6–9 | 03:20 |
| Properties of materials | 10–14 | 06:16 |
| Changing materials | 15–17 | 13:34 |
| NZ curriculum levels 3 and 4 – measuring and grouping | 18–21 | 16:54 |
| NZ curriculum level 5 – investigating groups of materials | 22–31 | 25:00 |
| SLH links, keep in touch and thanks | 32–33 | 31:11 |
Related content
Wanting to explore more chemistry ideas and chemistry in a variety of different contexts? Have a look at the amazing content we have available on the Hub including the article Properties of materials – introduction and the properties of matter and atoms and molecules concepts. Check out our awesome related resources about mixtures, recycling, melting and fire, or visit our context-based chemistry articles looking at elements, limestone, plasma and digestion chemistry.
Other PLD covering the Material World includes Chemistry in the primary classroom, and support for teaching science to younger students can be found in the webinars Chemistry made simple – atoms and Kitchen science.
Content is very helpful and informative.
Teacher
