Being careful with chemicals
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify dangerous chemicals and items in the home.
Key learning points
- Some chemicals are poisonous.
- Some chemicals damage our skin if we touch them.
- Some chemicals can damage our eyes.
- Matches can start fires that can be very dangerous.
- Batteries are very dangerous and should not be swallowed.
Keywords
Chemical - a substance that can change things that it touches
Battery - something we put in electronic things to make them work
Poisonous - a chemical that can make us very ill if we swallow it or put it on our skin
Damage - something that causes damage can hurt or injure us
Dangerous - something that can cause us harm
Common misconception
I can make potions with chemicals.
Although it can be fun to pretend to make magic potions, doing so with real chemicals could be extremely dangerous.
Teacher tip
Use examples from inside your classroom to show everyday examples of chemicals, such as the whiteboard cleaning spray or the battery in the remote control.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Who can keep us safe?
Q2.Why do we wash our hands?
Q3.Which actions are dangerous to do?
Q4.Which picture shows a battery?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Some chemicals are ...
Q2.Match the protective clothing to the body part it protects.
hands
eyes
skin
Q3.Which chemicals do we need to be careful with when using?
Q4.We need to be when using matches because they can be dangerous.
Q5.Match the word to the correct definition.
a substance that can change what it touches
something we put in electronic things to make them work
a chemical that can make us very ill if we swallow or touch it
To help you plan your 2 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Being careful with chemicals, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 2 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Being careful with chemicals, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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