From the microcosm to the macrocosm: A Journey into Matter

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From the microcosm to the macrocosm: A Journey into Matter

An Introduction to Matter and Its Properties

A journey of discovery into the subject matter, for 9th-grade students, as well as students in all high school grades.

The course begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of atomic theory and an exploration of concepts such as atoms and molecules, elements, and chemical compounds. We learn about the properties of matter through fascinating phase-change experiments and see firsthand how a chemical reaction can serve as the “fingerprint” of a substance.

Next, we explore and become familiar with mixtures and solutions, and observe the separation of black ink into its components using the method of chromatography. We measure the pH of a solution in different ways and create “rainbows” in colorless solutions using red cabbage.

Especially for high school students, the collection of experiments is expanded to highlight the concepts of chemical equilibrium, catalysis, as well as chemical kinetics and oscillating chemical reactions.

 Sections

 

  1. Atoms/Molecules/Ions
  2. Chemical Elements/Periodic Table
  3. States of Matter
  4. Properties of Matter (Physical/Chemical)
  5. Mixtures and Solutions
  6. pH Measurement and Indicators
  7. Catalysis
  8. Chemical Equilibrium (*High School)
  9. Chemical Kinetics (*High School)
  10. Oscillating Chemical Reactions (*High School)

 

Educational Objectives

Explanation and clarification of fundamental concepts of atomic theory.

Linking microscopic phenomena to macroscopic properties in chemistry.

Connecting the subject to everyday life.

Experiential learning.

 

Bibliography – Additional Materials

 

  1. Avramioitis, S., Angelopoulos, V., Kapelonis, G., Sinigalias, P., Spantidis, D., Trikaliti, A., G. FilosChemistry for 2nd Year of Middle School, ITYE – DIOFANTOS, ISBN: 978-960-06-2734-3
  2. Theodoropoulos, P., Papatheofanous, P., Sideri, F. Chemistry for 9th Grade, ITYE – DIOFANTOS, ISBN: 978-960-06-2782-4
  3. Liodakis, S., Dimitris Gakis, D., Theodoropoulos, D., Theodoropoulos, P., Kallis, A. High School Chemistry I, ITYE – DIOFANTOS, ISBN: 978-960-06-4817-1
  4. Liodakis, S., Dimitris Gakis, D., Theodoropoulos, D., Theodoropoulos, P.,Kallis, A. Chemistry for 11th Grade in General Education, ITYE – DIOFANTOS, ISBN:978-960-06-4819-5
  5. Liodakis, S., Dimitris Gakis, D., Theodoropoulos, D., Theodoropoulos, P.,Kallis, A. High School Chemistry, Grade 12 – Preparatory Course for Science and Health Studies, ITYE – DIOFANTOS, ISBN: 978-960-06-5117-1
  6. Pneumatakis, G., Mitsopoulou, C., and Methenitis, K. Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry, Stamoulis Publications, ISBN: 960-351-664-3
  7. Ebbing, D. D., and Gammon, S. D. General Chemistry, Cengage, 10th Edition, ISBN: 978-130-55-8034-3
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