S.2 Chemistry, Term 2
Carbon in the Environment
What you will learn
S.2 · Chemistry · Term 2
Carbon in the Environment
Competency
The learner investigates the diversity of carbon compounds in the environment.
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understand how and why carbon compounds are used as fuels KnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeUnderstanding |
| 2 | Know and appreciate the difference between renewable and non- renewable fuels and understand that non-renewable fuels are not sustainable KnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeUnderstanding |
| 3 | Know and appreciate the impact of burning carbon- based fuels on the environment KnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeUnderstanding |
| 4 | Understand the processes of making charcoal, but recognise that the use of charcoal as a fuel is cheap, efficient , and sustainable only if it is made from wood that can be regrown easily UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 5 | Know and appreciate the physical properties and uses of carbon dioxide KnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeUnderstanding |
| 6 | Understand how the increase in carbon dioxide in the air can cause the atmosphere and the oceans to get warmer Understanding | Understanding |
| 7 | Understand what greenhouse gases are, where they come from, and how they are affecting climate Understanding | Understanding |
| 8 | Understand how the properties and uses of the allotropes of carbon relate to their structures Understanding | Understanding |
What do the labels mean?
Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.
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