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Chemistry made simple – properties of matter

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

Chemistry made simple – properties of matter

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This is a recording of the Chemistry made simple – properties of matter PLD webinar.

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Chemistry made simple – properties of matter – slideshow

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This slideshow, from the webinar Chemistry made simple – properties of matter, provides additional support for the video tutorial.

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Index

TopicSlide 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

Help, I’m teaching chemistry

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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.

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