A rare opportunity for year 12 and 13 chemistry students to use practical chemical techniques outside the classroom
New Zealand Curriculum and Assessment
AS 91161: Carry out quantitative analysis.
AS 91162: Carry out procedures to identify ions present in solution.
AS 90694: Carry out an extended practical investigation involving quantitative analysis.
Activities to choose from
Guided Tour of thermal site
Qualitative analysis of water from hot pools (samples collected under careful supervision)
Quantitative analysis of spa and thermal pool water samples
Test gas content of steam from fumaroles
Discuss properties of geothermal mud in relation to cosmetic medical uses
Analysis of mud samples
Discuss park management and safety issues
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