Development of the Atomic Model

The format of this lesson was designed for pupils who struggle with too much writing, it can be printed if necessary so that they can work at their own pace. This lesson was written for my yr10 GCSE class. They are in set 4 and are fairly low ability. The lesson can be adapted for different ages and abilities. This lesson is designed to take approximately 60 minutes and will require access to IT.
Lesson begins with a Do Now or Settler task that requires some basic knowledge of atomic structure.
The lesson then goes on to discuss how our current model of the atom was developed over time from the Ancient Greeks to the current Nuclear Model. It includes sections of information with accompanying comprehension questions.
Students should gain knowledge of how scientific theories are developed and how science is a collaborative discipline.
The final task asks students to complete a time line using their own research and will require access to The Internet.