Lesson Plan: The Bunsen Burner

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Knowledge: The Bunsen Burner (10 mins)

Includes watching Video: Using a Bunsen burner safely (2:31 mins)

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Knowledge Book pages 17-18

Mrs. Heald will split the class into two groups. One group will start off with the practical, the other group will start off with the theory. Then the groups will switch over.

Assessment: Bunsen Burner License (40 mins)

Then, small groups will do their Bunsen Burner license test with Mrs. Heald. Everyone will get to do this. 

While waiting for your turn do the tasks below.

Practical Investigation: Using the Bunsen Burner (40 mins across two lessons)

Demonstration (8 mins)

Mrs. Heald will safely demonstrate to you which part of the Bunsen burner is hottest using:

Watch the video. 

Discussion questions: (5 mins)

Which flame is hottest? 

What proof (evidence) do you have?

Homework

Exit Routine

Let's Pack Up Together

Return all materials to the correct container. 

Scan your surroundings for rubbish and put in the bin. 

Put your brown paper bag back into the Year 10 Leadership tray.

Quietly stand behind your chair. Wait for the Karakia leader to begin.