NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - The properties of polymers

This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Earth’s Atmosphere’ SoW.

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Students will firstly be given a recap on the definition of a polymer and an explanation of the factors which can affect the properties of a polymer. Pupils are then given some information about high-density polyethene and low-density polyethene, they will need to use this information to complete a worksheet of questions. This work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.

Pupils will now complete an investigation into the modification of polymers by finding how the quantity of borax solution can affect the properties of slime, they can record their observations in a table in their books.

Next, students are introduced to the processes of thermosetting and thermosoftening polymers with a video - using the information in the video they will need to answer a set of questions. This work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.

The last task is a ‘Quick Check’ task - pupils will need to answer a set of questions about what they have learned this lesson. Their work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided in the PowerPoint.

The plenary is a ‘Pick a plenary’ activity which requires pupils to either unscramble a set of anagrams or write a summary sentence for the lesson using a list of key words.

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