2023 SACE Chemistry Design Investigations: Time to play Workshop
Presenter: Vera Dunaiski, Westminster School
A hands-on practical session trialling different ideas for investigations suitable for Stage 1 and 2 Chemistry. The workshop will involve guidelines on supporting students to deconstruct and design appropriate investigations.
Details
Date: Friday 12 May 2023
Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Westminster School
Bookings close: 10/05/2023
Event Pricing
| Type |
Regular price |
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Personal Member (1 day)
|
$145.00 |
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Joint Member (1 day)
|
$145.00 |
|
Corporate Membership - SA School (1 day)
|
$185.00 |
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Non-Member (1 day)
|
$225.00 |
|
SASTA Student Member (1 day)
|
$50.00 |
|
1st Year of Teaching (1 day)
|
$145.00 |
|
2nd Year of Teaching (1 day)
|
$145.00 |
Description
Participants will have the opportunity to trial and adapt methods designed around investigations such as:
- Nitrogen fertiliser retention in soils
- Kc values and concentration of reactants
- Properties of biopolymers
- Use of natural resins as adhesives
- Water disinfection
- Acid effects on shark teeth or marine shells
- Effectiveness of soaps and detergents
- Making and testing biodiesel
Time will be set aside for collaborative sharing and brainstorming of ideas. Please bring a notebook, pen, and laptop. Guest Wi-Fi will be available, and resources will be published on padlet.
If you prefer to wear your own lab coat and glasses, please bring your own. Otherwise, we can supply student lab coats.
