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SHS 3 Chemistry 1st Semester Week 15 Lesson Plan

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Subject	Chemistry	Week	15
Duration	60 minutes	Form	SHS 3
Strand	PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY	Sub-Strand	EQUILIBRIA
Learning Outcome(s)	3.1.2.LO.1 - Use the knowledge in pH to distinguish between solutions that are acidic, neutral or basic 3.1.2.LO.2 - Use your knowledge and understanding of concepts in hydration and hydrolysis to determine the types of salts 3.1.2.LO.3 - Use the understanding of hydrolysis of salts to decide on suitable indicator as well as plot and interpret titration curves 3.1.2.LO.4 - Describe oxidation and reduction reactions and apply their principles to electrochemical cells as well as their importance in everyday life
Content Standard	3.1.2.CS.1 3.1.2.CS.2 3.1.2.CS.3 3.1.2.CS.4
Learning Indicator(s)	3.1.2.LI.4 - Explain qualitatively and quantitatively the operations of electrolytic cell as well as their applications in everyday life. Collaborative Learning: In small mixed-ability groups, describe using a diagram or simulations the essential components of an electrolytic cell. Activity-Based Learning: Use role-play to illustrate the two main transactions that occur at the bank (depositing and crediting), link them to the parts and functions of the components of electrolytic cells and describe how currents flow in an electrolytic cell. Talk for Learning: • Discuss the factors that influence the selective discharge of species at the electrodes during electrolysis. • Describe and predict the product of electrolysis of molten salts, dilute salt solution and concentrated salt solution (using inert and active electrode). Inquiry-Based Learning: Using circus activity, • Design and perform experiment to investigate electrolysis of various aqueous solutions in the laboratory. • Design and perform experiment to demonstrate electroplating as application of electrolysis
Lesson Focus	Explain qualitatively and quantitatively the operations of electrolytic cell as well as their applications in everyday life.
Previous Knowledge	Learners recall related ideas, vocabulary or experiences from earlier lessons and everyday contexts.
Lesson Objective(s)	Describe the key idea in: Explain qualitatively and quantitatively the operations of electrolytic cell as well as their applications in everyday life. Apply the idea through guided and independent learning activities. Demonstrate understanding through oral responses, written work or practical performance.
Essential Question(s)	What chemical model, relationship, evidence or calculation is central to Explain qualitatively and quantitatively the operations of electrolytic cell as well as their applications in everyday life. Collaborative Learning: In small mixed-ability groups, describe using a diagram or simulations the essential components of an electrolytic cell. Activity-Based Learning: Use role-play to illustrate the two main transactions that occur at the bank (depositing and crediting), link them to the parts and functions of the components of electrolytic cells and describe how currents flow in an electrolytic cell. Talk for Learning: • Discuss the factors that influence the selective discharge of species at the electrodes during electrolysis. • Describe and predict the product of electrolysis of molten salts, dilute salt solution and concentrated salt solution (using inert and active electrode). Inquiry-Based Learning: Using circus activity, • Design and perform experiment to investigate electrolysis of various aqueous solutions in the laboratory. • Design and perform experiment to demonstrate electroplating as application of electrolysis? How can laboratory observations, particle models, equations, graphs or quantitative data be used to explain the chemistry? How can the chemical principle from this lesson be applied to predict the behaviour of a new substance or reaction?
Pedagogical Strategies	Think-Pair-Share Collaborative Learning Problem-Solving Experimental/Practical Learning Digital/Simulation-Based Learning Model-Based Learning Inquiry/Analytical Learning Worked-Example Fading
Teaching & Learning Resources	Chemistry textbook/reference materials Whiteboard/markers Learners' notebooks Periodic table Test tubes/rack and droppers where available Safe reagent samples or teacher-prepared demonstration materials pH indicators/meters or charts where available Titration/solution preparation apparatus where appropriate
Key Notes on Differentiation
Content	Use particle diagrams, colour-coded equations, formula prompts, worked examples and simplified data tables for learners who need support. Extend advanced learners with multi-step calculations, unfamiliar data, mechanism/property comparisons or more demanding analytical interpretation.
Process	Use mixed-ability grouping with rotating roles such as apparatus manager, recorder, calculator, safety monitor and presenter during practical/problem-solving work. Where apparatus or chemicals are unavailable, use curriculum-aligned simulations, videos, virtual laboratories, data sets and teacher demonstrations without changing the learning objective.
Product	Allow evidence such as balanced equations, calculations, graphs, molecular/particle models, practical reports, chromatogram interpretations, comparison tables or oral explanations. Assess chemical accuracy, safe procedure, correct units/notation, quantitative reasoning, evidence interpretation and ability to justify conclusions.
Success Criteria	Learners use correct subject vocabulary. Learners complete the main task with reasonable accuracy. Learners explain or demonstrate how the concept applies in a new situation.
Homework	Answer structured questions and identify one everyday application of the concept.

Lesson Activities
Stage	Teacher Activity	Learner Activity	Assessment / DoK
Starter10 minutes	Present a diagram, specimen, data set or everyday situation connected to qualitatively and quantitatively the operations of electrolytic cell as well as their applications in everyday life and ask learners what they observe.	Share prior knowledge, listen to peers and record the lesson question in their notebooks.	Not provided.
Activity 115 minutes	Use a labelled diagram, model, experiment, data table or safe demonstration to explain qualitatively and quantitatively the operations of electrolytic cell as well as their applications in everyday life.	Observe carefully, record key terms and answer oral questions.	Ask learners to identify the key feature, variable, process or relationship.
Activity 220 minutes	Guide groups to observe, classify, measure, compare or explain evidence related to qualitatively and quantitatively the operations of electrolytic cell as well as their applications in everyday life.	Work in groups to complete the observation, classification, measurement or explanation task.	Review group responses for accurate science vocabulary and evidence.
Activity 310 minutes	Give a new case, data set or observation and ask learners to predict or explain the outcome.	Apply the concept to the new case and support the answer with evidence.	Use an exit task that asks for a prediction, explanation or calculation.

Lesson Closure

Summarise qualitatively and quantitatively the operations of electrolytic cell as well as their applications in everyday life and correct one common misconception using learner examples. State one thing learned and complete the exit response.

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