1. Year 9 chemistry

2. Today‘s topics Overview of the school year and testing
General lab rules
Rules for practical work
Hazard symbols
Getting to know some lab equipment

3. School year and testing
This year‘s topics
Substances, mixtures, separation processes
Chemical reactions
Atoms, molecules and ions
The periodic table
Ionic compounds, metals, covalent compounds
Units and calculations
Testing
One oral grade (UB) per term
One Term Test per term
One graded lab report in term 2 or 3

4. General lab rules Lab rules Safety features
No drinking or eating inside the lab
Closed shoes
Being down in the lab on time
Safety features
Emergency buttons
Faucets and eye shower
Fire extinguishers and fire alarm

5. Let‘s get started!

6. Rules for practical work
On your own: Work through worksheet 1
At your table: Compare and discuss your drawings and explanations
Let’s present some of your work!

7. Hazard symbols 1. Substances and reactions
Complete the hazard symbol worksheet with your neighbor
Let’s compare your results!
Put the following lines into your workbooks:
1. Substances and reactions
1.1 Lab safety
-> Worksheet 1
Hazard symbols
Stick the correct combinations into your workbook
Small homework: Looks for substances at home that carry hazard symbols!

8. Getting to know some lab equipment
Work through the back of worksheet 1 with the rest of your table
Let’s present your results!