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1.1 Introduction to Chemistry
Chemistry · Grade 10 · 6 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Meaning of Chemistry as a field of science
- Role of Chemistry in day-to-day life
- Careers related to Chemistry
- Effects of drug and substance use
- Laboratory safety rules and apparatus
What you will be able to do
- explain the meaning of Chemistry as a field of science
- explore the role of Chemistry in day-to-day life
- examine the effects of drug and substance use in day-to-day life
- promote the rights and responsibilities to a safe and healthy learning environment
Key questions
“What is everything around you made of, and why does it behave as it does?”
Lessons
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What Chemistry studies
40 min · 2 practice tasks · quizMatter and how it changes, and where that shows up in ordinary life.
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The laboratory, safety and substance use
40 min · 2 practice tasks · quizWorking safely with chemicals, and what drugs do chemically to the body.
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Laboratory apparatus
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizName the common pieces of apparatus, say what each is for, and choose the right one for a job.
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Hazard symbols, PPE and emergencies
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRead GHS diamonds, wear the right protection, and know what to do when something goes wrong.
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Chemistry in Kenyan life and industry
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizHow chemistry shows up in Magadi soda, cement, water works, farms, food and fuel.
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Careers in chemistry
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizThe jobs chemistry opens in Kenya, and the pathway from Grade 10 to a workplace.