Organic Functional groups · SHS1 Chemistry

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.2.LI.1 - Distinguish between organic and inorganic compounds and classify organic compounds.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State the meaning of organic chemistry and explain why carbon forms many compounds.
Distinguish between organic and inorganic compounds, giving at least three differences and two examples of each.
Classify given organic compounds into aliphatic hydrocarbons, alicyclic hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons and heterocyclic compounds.
Draw the structural representation of a simple molecule from each class of organic compounds.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability groups to model organic compound classes using molecular models and present findings to the class.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Chemistry of Carbon Compounds (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Organic Functional groups (3.2)
Content standard: 1.3.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding organic chemistry to classify organic compounds. 1.3.2.LO.1 Predict and classify organic compounds.
Indicator: 1.3.2.LI.1 - Distinguish between organic and inorganic compounds and classify organic compounds.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 18 (Week 38 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. 58

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Inquiry-Based Learning: The meaning of Prior to the lesson, investigate to find out answers to the following task: organic chemistry and why carbon forms many compounds.
Collaborative Learning: Through a class activity, differentiate between organic compounds and inorganic compounds, giving examples.
Activity-based Learning:
- With the aid of cut-outs on types and examples of organic compounds, classify different organic compounds into aliphatic hydrocarbons, alicyclic hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons and heterocyclics.
- In small mixed-ability groups, model the various classes of organic compounds and draw their structures.
Teaching and Learning Materials:
- * Work sheet for learners to tabulate the differences of organic compounds. * Molecular models to represent organic functional groups
- YEAR TWO
Assessment (1.3.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.