'Why ionic and covalent compounds are important to our water
systems.' Learners select in groups a different area of ionic and
covalent bonding to explain from the individual group
'challenges'. (See attached teacher guide). This work will
form a final display which will not only explain ionic and covalent
bonding, but show the relevance of ionic and covalent bonding to
the wider word. Specifically environmental and medical. Their
final products can be photographed or displayed for other
departments to use in related topics. A write up in the school
newsletter about application of learning in Chemistry. An
exhibition for parents - which can consist of photographs of the
finished displays - allows parents a window into the classroom and
an understanding of the relevance of pupil's learning to the wider
world.
Broad Outcomes of learning
- Gained improved understanding of ionic and covalent bonding and
the properties of these substances
- Enhanced learning and improved assessment grades for Topic
7
- Applied learning in a real, problem solving exercise
- Provided support for other subject areas by way of a resource
for learning
Relevance to curriculum