Heat

Curriculum details

Strand

Energy (Strand 2)

Sub-strand

Heat (2.1)

Content standard

2.2.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of heat transfer from substances and recognise its importance in the choice of materials as good or bad conductors 2.2.1.LO.1 Design experiments with available resources in the laboratory to determine the specific heat capacities of liquids and solids and also to determine latent heat of fusion of a liquid.

Indicator

2.2.1.LI.4 - Explain latent heat of fusion and vaporisation and specific latent heat of fusion and vaporisation.

Suggested placement

Semester 1, Week 14 (Week 14 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference

NaCCA curriculum document, p. 109

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Enquiry:
- Let learners research on the following terminologies boiling, evaporation, melting, freezing as well as how the occur.
- Guide learners to perform an experiment to determine the specific latent heat fusion of ice by the method of mixture.
Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Assessment (2.2.1.AS.4). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Audio-visuals
- Internet
- Projectors
- YouTube
- Virtual Lab Calorimeter apparatus
- Benson burner/heater
- Thermometer
- Masses (different metals)