Unit at a glance
4 lessons, 180 minutes of teaching
Scheme of work
The lessons in order
| Ref | Lesson pack | Structure | Worksheet | Quiz | Lab tab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Enthalpy changes and definitions Every reaction either releases energy to the surroundings or takes it in. | Quiz-Quiz-Trade | 6 Q, 13 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 1, tab 5 |
| 5.1 | Calorimetry Nobody can measure an enthalpy change directly, but anyone can read a thermometer. | Round Table | 6 Q, 16 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 2 |
| 5.1 | Bond energies Every reaction is bonds breaking and new bonds forming. | Rally Coach | 6 Q, 13 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 3 |
| 5.2 | Hess's law Some enthalpy changes cannot be measured: you cannot make methane by mixing carbon and hydrogen in a calorimeter. | Numbered Heads Together | 6 Q, 13 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 4 |
Each pack holds the plan, worksheet and quiz for its lesson. Teach the rows in order; the lab tabs match the student lessons.
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