Rencana Pelajaran | Pembelajaran Sosioemosional | Properties of Organic Compounds: Boiling and Melting Points

Tujuan

Durasi: 10 - 15 minutes

The aim of this stage is to introduce learners to the topic of properties of organic compounds, specifically boiling and melting points, establishing the cognitive skills necessary for grasping the content. This introduction also seeks to lay the foundation for developing socio-emotional competencies, fostering curiosity and initial engagement among students.

Tujuan Utama

1. Identify which organic compounds have the highest boiling and melting points.

2. Classify organic compounds based on polarity, melting points, and boiling points.

Pendahuluan

Durasi: 15 - 20 minutes

Kegiatan Pemanasan Emosional

🌟 Mindfulness for Focus 🌟

The warm-up emotional activity involves Mindfulness. Mindfulness is a technique where one focuses entirely on the present moment, observing thoughts and feelings without passing judgment. This practice enhances concentration, alleviates stress, and boosts emotional awareness, setting students up for a more effective and engaged learning experience.

1. Preparation: Ask learners to sit comfortably in their chairs, with their feet flat on the ground and hands resting on their thighs.

2. Initial Breathing: Guide learners to close their eyes and take three deep breaths, inhaling through their noses and exhaling through their mouths.

3. Focusing on Breath: Instruct students to centre their attention on their natural breathing, paying attention to how air enters and exits through their nostrils. If the mind wanders, gently direct their focus back to the breath.

4. Body Exploration: Prompt students to notice sensations in various parts of their bodies, starting from their feet and moving up to their heads, acknowledging any tension or discomfort and attempting to relax those areas.

5. Thoughts and Emotions: Encourage students to observe their thoughts and emotions, allowing them to arise and fade away without trying to alter or judge them.

6. Closing: After a few minutes, have learners take three more deep breaths and open their eyes slowly when they are ready.

Kontekstualisasi Konten

Organic compounds play a role in many facets of our daily lives, from the food we consume to the personal care products we use. Understanding the properties of these compounds, particularly boiling and melting points, assists us in appreciating their practical applications and significance in various contexts. For example, when selecting fuel for vehicles, it’s important to grasp the boiling point to ensure efficiency and safety. Moreover, examining these properties can help us develop skills like critical analysis and responsible decision-making, which are beneficial for our everyday lives and personal and professional growth.

Pengembangan

Durasi: 60 - 75 minutes

Panduan Teori

Durasi: 20 - 25 minutes

1. ### Key Components of the Lesson's Subject

2. Definition of Boiling and Melting Points: Explain that the boiling point is the temperature at which a liquid transitions into vapor, while the melting point is where a solid changes into liquid.

3. Polarity of Organic Compounds: Explain that the polarity of a molecule is defined by the difference in electronegativity between atoms and by the molecule's shape. Polar compounds generally exhibit higher boiling and melting points due to stronger intermolecular forces.

4. Intermolecular Interactions: Describe the various types of intermolecular interactions, such as Van der Waals forces, dipole-dipole interactions, and hydrogen bonds, and how they influence boiling and melting points.

5. Practical Examples: Provide instances of organic compounds with differing polarities and discuss their boiling and melting points. For example, compare ethanol (C2H5OH) with methane (CH4) and explain why ethanol has a higher boiling point due to hydrogen bonding.

6. Analogies: Utilize analogies to aid understanding. For instance, compare intermolecular interactions to the strength of a magnet; the stronger the magnet (interaction), the tougher it is to separate them (higher boiling/melting point).

Kegiatan dengan Umpan Balik Sosioemosional

Durasi: 30 - 35 minutes

🧪 Exploring Boiling and Melting Points 🧪

In this activity, learners will analyse a selection of organic compounds, identify their properties, and classify them based on polarity, melting points, and boiling points. The activity will also include a reflection on how emotions can influence scientific decision-making.

1. Group Division: Split the class into small groups of 4-5 learners.

2. Distribution of Compounds: Provide each group with a list of organic compounds, including their chemical formulas and some basic properties.

3. Analysis of Properties: Ask groups to analyse the compounds, focusing on boiling and melting points and the polarity of each.

4. Classification: Instruct groups to classify the compounds based on the properties they analysed.

5. Internal Discussion: Within their groups, encourage students to discuss how they felt while making decisions about classifications and how their emotions influenced those decisions.

6. Presentation of Findings: Each group should present their conclusions to the class, providing the rationale behind their classifications and reflecting on the impact of emotions in the process.

Diskusi dan Umpan Balik Kelompok

After the presentations, facilitate a group discussion using the RULER method:

Recognize: Have students identify the emotions they experienced during the activity. Ask: "How did you feel when you encountered challenges while analysing the compounds?"

Understand: Help students explore why they felt that way. Ask: "What triggered those emotions? Was it the complexity of the task, group dynamics, or something else?"

Label: Encourage students to accurately name their emotions. Discuss terms like frustration, excitement, confusion, etc., and how these feelings impacted their performance.

Express: Guide students on how to appropriately express their emotions. Share effective communication strategies for future situations.

Regulate: Work with students to develop techniques for managing their emotions. Ask: "What can you do to better handle your emotions in upcoming activities?"

Kesimpulan

Durasi: 15 - 20 minutes

Refleksi dan Regulasi Emosional

Ask students to write a paragraph reflecting on the challenges they encountered during the lesson, such as analysing and classifying organic compounds, and how their emotions influenced their decisions in this process. Alternatively, lead a group discussion where students can share their experiences and feelings. Ask how they managed their emotions during the activity and what strategies they used to overcome challenges. Encourage honesty in their responses and reflections on what they might do differently in future contexts.

Tujuan: The intent of this subsection is to encourage students to engage in self-assessment and emotional regulation. By reflecting on the challenges faced and the management of their emotions, students can pinpoint effective strategies for addressing challenging situations in the future. This practice cultivates self-awareness, self-control, and responsible decision-making—essential skills for social and emotional development.

Pandangan ke Masa Depan

To wrap up the lesson, prompt students to establish personal and academic goals related to what they have learned about the boiling and melting points of organic compounds. Explain that these goals may entail applying this knowledge in future subjects, enhancing specific skills, or further exploring the topic. Encourage students to jot down their goals and share them with the class if they feel comfortable.

Penetapan Tujuan:

1. Apply knowledge of boiling and melting points in future practical experiments.

2. Improve the ability to analyse and classify organic compounds.

3. Investigate more about intermolecular interactions and their real-world applications.

4. Develop personal strategies to manage emotions during challenging tasks. Tujuan: The aim of this subsection is to enrich students' autonomy and the practical application of learning. By establishing personal and academic goals, students are encouraged to continue honing their skills and knowledge beyond the classroom. This practice fosters continuity in both academic and personal growth, as well as nurturing responsibility and proactivity.