Burning - Presentation is part of the lesson Burning    Students will learn about burning as part of their learning about properties and changes of materials, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

<p>During an interactive presentation on the chemistry of burning, students are introduced to the concept of irreversible changes, specifically focusing on the process of combustion. The local fire service visits Danny and James' class, where a fireperson explains the essential components of the fire triangle: oxygen, fuel, and heat. These three elements are crucial for the initiation of a fire. Students learn that flames are the visible result of the hot gases produced when a fuel burns in the presence of oxygen, typically emitting carbon dioxide and water vapour. The glowing of flames is attributed to the heated carbon atoms, and the process is identified as an exothermic reaction due to the release of heat. The term 'combustion' is clarified as the scientific term for burning a fuel in oxygen.</p>

<p>The lesson further explores the principles of fire through a series of experiments and questions that encourage students to think critically about the conditions necessary for combustion. One activity involves observing the effect of oxygen availability on a burning candle covered by glasses of different sizes, leading to discussions on the role of carbon dioxide in fire extinguishment. Another part of the lesson examines the mass of a candle before and after being lit, demonstrating the concept of mass loss due to the conversion of solid wax into gaseous byproducts. Students are also challenged to sort substances into fuels and non-fuels and to write chemical equations for reactions such as the burning of a candle. The presentation concludes with a reflection on the learning outcomes, ensuring students can identify the components needed for fire, understand the new substances formed, recognise the irreversible nature of burning, and name signs indicative of chemical reactions.</p>

Burning - Lesson Plan is part of the lesson Burning    Students will learn about burning as part of their learning about properties and changes of materials, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

Burning - Lesson Plan

Burning - Teacher Explanation is part of the lesson Burning    Students will learn about burning as part of their learning about properties and changes of materials, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

Teacher Explanation

Burning - Teacher Explanation

Burning - Chemical Equations is part of the lesson Burning    Students will learn about burning as part of their learning about properties and changes of materials, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

Chemical Equations

Burning - Chemical Equations

Burning - Objectives Labels is part of the lesson Burning    Students will learn about burning as part of their learning about properties and changes of materials, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

Objectives Labels

Burning - Objectives Labels

Burning - Results Tables is part of the lesson Burning    Students will learn about burning as part of their learning about properties and changes of materials, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

Results Tables

Burning - Results Tables

Burning - Self Assessment is part of the lesson Burning    Students will learn about burning as part of their learning about properties and changes of materials, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

Self Assessment

Burning - Self Assessment

<p>This lesson teaches pupils about the fire triangle and the importance of understanding the three elements that are needed to produce fire: heat, fuel, and oxygen. They will be introduced to the concept of combustion and how it leads to the formation of new materials. The pupils will then participate in a series of hands-on activities to reinforce their understanding of the fire triangle, including a report on the history of combustion and graphs of their experimental results. </p> <h2>Previous Learning</h2> <p>Prior to this lesson, pupils should have an understanding of the states of matter and have identified and named various everyday materials. In Year 4, they learned about the states of matter and observed how some materials change state when heated or cooled.</p> <h2>Keywords</h2> <ul> <li>Fire</li> <li>Burning</li> <li>Combustion</li> <li>Oxygen</li> <li>Carbon dioxide</li> <li>Fuel</li> <li>Mass</li> </ul> <h2>Influential Scientists</h2> <ul> <li>Antoine Lavoisier</li> <li>Marianne Lavoisier</li> <li>Henry Cavendish</li> <li>Joseph Priestley</li> <li>Carl Scheele</li> </ul> <h2>Activities</h2> <h3>The Fire Triangle</h3> <p>Pupils will work in groups of two to produce a report on the three elements of the fire triangle. They will also draw the triangle as part of their report.</p> <h3>Fire Needs Oxygen (WS)</h3> <p>Pupils will work in groups of four to investigate the relationship between the size of a glass and the time a tealight can remain lit. They will record the results of their experiment in a table and observe the impact of the availability of oxygen on the combustion process.</p> <h3>What Happens to the Mass of the Candle When Lit? (WS)</h3> <p>Pupils will work in groups of four to measure the mass of a tealight before and after it has been lit. They will observe the impact of combustion on the mass of the candle and record their results in a table. </p> <h2>Science Explained</h2> <p>The lesson explains the process of combustion, including the role of fuel, heat, and oxygen. The pupils will learn that the wax in a candle is the fuel, and the matches provide the heat. The available oxygen in the air is used up during combustion, leading to the formation of carbon dioxide, which then extinguishes the flame. The lesson highlights that the process of combustion is irreversible and that the carbon dioxide produced does not return to its original form as wax.</p> <h2>Important Lesson Guidance</h2> <p>Safety is the top priority in this lesson. It is important that the teacher adheres to the guidance provided and that enough materials are available for the activities, including tealight candles and narrow-gauge iron wool. </p>

Burning

Science

Year 5

Properties and Changes of Materials

Burning - Presentation

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