University Academy of Engineering South Bank
Learning Area:
Science
Week Number
Module 6: The world around us.
Context
Skills
Week 1- Particle
arrangement
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Solids, liquids and gases
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Drawing diagrams to explain particle theory and
arrangement in solids, liquids and gases
Week 2- Introduction to
atoms
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Atoms in elements, compounds and mixtures
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Being able to draw an atom
Explaining the difference between compounds and
mixtures
Week 3- Introduction to
reactions
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Chemical reactions and safety signs
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Recognising different hazard signs
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Explaining how elements combine to form
compounds
Week 4- Types of reactions
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Chromatography, distillation, combustion
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Recognising different chemical reactions, such as
combustion, chromatography and distillation
Week 5- The periodic table
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Arrangement of the periodic table
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Justifying why elements are placed in the order that
they are in the periodic table
Week 6- Metals and nonmetals
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Different types of atoms
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Recognising whether something is metal or nonmetal
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Describing the arrangement of particles in metals
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Predicting and testing predictions
Neutralising an acid or a base
Week 7- Acids and bases
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Acids, bases and neutralisation
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