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Length: 2 x 30min Lesson 4: Rusty reactions (Colour change) Objective: For students to identify colour change as a clue for the
occurrence of certain chemical reactions. For students to examine rusting as a chemical change and investigate the causes.

Key scientific knowledge:


When certain metals are exposed to moisture and air, a chemical reaction called oxidation can take place. Oxidation generally occurs on the surface of the metal where the outer iron atoms combine with oxygen atoms to form Fe2O3, or rust, a new solid that is usually red/brown in colour, flaky and weak. Rust is an everyday chemical reaction occurring on cars, bicycles and playground equipment. Rusting is an example of corrosion the deterioration of a metal caused by a chemical reaction with its surrounding environment. (Robertson, 2010)

Science syllabus outcomes:

KLA links: NEW AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Maths ST2-4WS Investigates their questions and predictions by analysing MA2-18SP collected data, suggesting explanations for their findings, and DS2.1
communicating and reflecting on the processes undertaken ST2-13MW Identifies the physical properties of various materials, and how these properties influence their use NSW Board of Studies Syllabus PP ES2.4 Identifies various forms and sources of energy INV S2.7 Conducts investigations by observing, questioning, predicting, testing, collecting, recording and analysing data, and drawing conclusions

English EN2-1A TS2.1

Lesson outline:
[5-10min] INTRO: Use a browned apple to demonstrate an example of oxidation - a chemical reaction with the air (oxygen). Note the chemical reaction clue of a change in colour. Brainstorm similar everyday examples such as tarnished silverware or coins, and rust. Watch Rust Video - http://vimeo.com/61308766 [15-20min] EXPERIMENT PART A: 1. Place a steel wool in each of the 4 containers. Label them A-D and add accordingly: A Water B Boiled water + oil layer C Salt water D Nothing *NB: Can be set up as a whole class experiment or in small groups depending on available resources Resources: ! 4 x small containers/jars ! 4 x steel wool balls (detergent-free) ! Kettle ! Water ! Oil ! Salt water ! Camera/iPad
CAUTION: ADULT SUPERVISION & HANDLING OF BOILING WATER

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2. Ask students to predict what sort of chemical clues they might observe. Which steel wool will rust more quickly? Leave experiment to sit for a day or two. [20-30min] PART B: 3. Encourage students to record multiple observations of the steel wool over a couple of days, noting any changes or chemical clues. Additionally, students can use an iPad with the StopMotion Recorder App to create a time-lapse movie or simply use a digital camera to capture any changes. 4. As a class, compare observations and discuss the results: - What changes occurred? - Physical or chemical? - What needs to be present to cause rusting? - Why did the wool in the empty container begin rust? - What did you notice about the wool in the salt water? RESULTS: A Rust should occur as metal combines with water and oxygen B No rust as oil layer should prevent reaction with air (oxygen) C Accelerated rust D Rust slowly due to natural moisture in the air [5-10min] CONSOLIDATION: Discuss more everyday examples of rust, for example, bicycle chain, car and nails. Brainstorm ways to prevent it occurring based on what the students now know from the experiment.
Support: Visual instructions Video examples Teacher/peer scaffolding Extension: Investigate methods to prevent rust Design a rust-free product Indigenous perspective: Visual explanations Hands-on learning Whole class conversations and sharing of knowledges/ideas

*Lesson adapted from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/standard/chemistry/metals/corrosion/revision/1/ http://sciencedyanie29.wordpress.com/chemistry/experiments/rusting-steel-wool/

Student name:____________

Rusty Reactions Experiment


Steel wool with
A Water Boiled water + oil layer Salt water Nothing

I predict

Observation #1

Observation #2

B C D

Results: What causes rust? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

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