Mystery spillage – assessed task

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Mystery spillage – assessed task
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Chemical reactions: Acids and alkalis
Inside
Includes answers
Resource type
Assessment
Differentiated
Self-assessment
Student activity
Worksheet

A practical problem that can be used as an assessment of students' knowledge of acids and alkalis at the end of the unit. Students are asked to suggest how to safely clear up a spillage of an unknown liquid that has appeared on the lab floor. There is a structured assessment grid for students to self-assess or peer-assess their responses to the spillage.

It presents students with a real-life problem for them to solve using their knowledge of acids, alkalis, neutralisation and lab safety. Teaching notes are included.

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28/05/2020

This is an excellent piece of work and students were working scientifically and applied the knowledge in their day to day life.

Ram Ramanan

15/09/2019

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08/05/2019

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04/11/2018

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28/05/2020

This is an excellent piece of work and students were working scientifically and applied the knowledge in their day to day life.

Ram Ramanan

15/09/2019

5

08/05/2019

5

04/11/2018

I am yet to use this. but looking to teach my year-8 daughter the concepts involved in this resource. Finding this very useful. Many thanks !

Savarni Satuluri

02/02/2018

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