CHEMISTRY

SYDNEY WATER

• Drinking water depth study assessment task (190 KB)

• Water recycling depth study assessment task (191 KB)

• Wastewater depth study assessment task (190 KB)

Physical

ANSTO https://www.ansto.gov.au/about/coming-to-visit/visit-our-sydney-facilities 

• LUCAS HEIGHTS: New Illawarra Road, Lucas Heights, NSW 2234  Tours of ANSTO’s Lucas Heights facility are available for the community, school groups and private or special interest groups.  Phone number: +61 2 9717 3111 or enquire online 

• CAMPERDOWN 5km south of the Sydney CBD and is home to the National Research Cycloton. 81 Missenden Rd, Camperdown, NSW 2050

• Year 11 Chemistry with workbooks on the site to download before the excursion. Excursion workbook, depth study guide and radioisotope posters address nuclear-related components of Module 1: Properties and Structure of Matter and have been developed for Year 11 Chemistry students attending a tour at ANSTO.  

• Year 10  with workbooks on the site to download before the excursion (see topics below) 

ORICA

Orica free program for M5/M8 https://www.orica.com/Locations/Asia-Pacific/Australia/Kooragang-Island/Community/hsc-chemistry-education-program 

Orica’s HSC Chemistry Education Program provides a practical demonstration of key syllabus outcomes for Stage 6 chemistry students through a guided site tour of the Kooragang Island facility, a presentation from an ammonia engineer and the opportunity to speak to recent graduates. It is offered free of charge and usually takes around 2.5 to 3 hours to complete. The relevant learning outcomes for modules 5 and 8 are detailed further down the page and are achieved by examining:

• the Haber process

• factors affecting equilibrium

• product yield

• the site's various products and their uses (ammonia, nitric acid, ammonium nitrate)

• social, environmental, economic and other relevant considerations for chemical manufacturing.

If you think the Orica HSC Chemistry Education Program would complement your teaching, please book early to avoid disappointment. All personal protective equipment is provided along with fact sheets and an Orica workbook, which students can complete during or after their excursion.

Bookings can be made by contacting the Community Relations Specialist on 1800 789 044 or by emailing kooragang@orica.com. Please note students are required to be 16 years of age and group sizes are limited to 25.

Objectives: Students develop knowledge and understanding of equilibrium and acid reactions in chemistry, Static and dynamic equilibrium, Calculating an equilibrium constant, Factors that affect equilibrium.

Content focus: Students study the effects of changes in temperature, concentration of chemicals and pressure on equilibrium systems, and consider that these can be predicted by applying Le Chatelier’s principle. Students analyse the quantitative relationship between products and reactants in equilibrium reactions to determine an equilibrium constant. From this calculation students will be able to predict the equilibrium position, favouring the formation of either products or reactants in a chemical reaction.

Outcomes: Selects and processes appropriate qualitative and quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media. Analyses and evaluates primary and secondary data and information. Solves scientific problems using primary and secondary data, critical thinking skills and scientific processes. Communicates scientific understanding using suitable language and terminology for a specific audience or purpose. Explains the characteristics of equilibrium systems and the factors that affect these systems.

Module 8 - Applying chemical ideas
Objectives: Students develop knowledge and understanding of the applications of chemistry: Chemical synthesis and design.

Content focus: The identification and analysis of chemicals is of immense importance is scientific research, medicine, environmental management, quality control, mining and many other fields.      

Outcomes: Communicates scientific understanding using suitable language and terminology for a specific audience or purpose. Selects and processes appropriate qualitative and quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media. Describes and evaluates chemical systems used to design and analyse chemical process.

Virtual

• Google AirPano for multiple https://www.airpano.com/ 

•  https://www.360cities.net/