This is a full lesson introducing pupils to the periodic table and investigating the properties of metals and non-metals. It was originally delivered to a year 8 class but could easily be adapted for other key stages and year levels. This is designed for a 100 minute lesson but could be broken up into smaller parts. This lesson could also be combined with a practical activity looking at the properties of metals and non-metals. During this lesson, pupils will: Use ISM pictures of metals to begin to infer their properties. Briefly recap the structure of an atom. Look at the periodic table and get a brief overview of its History by watching a video. Identify the information we can get from a periodic table and complete activities to find the different features of some elements. Identify where metals and non-metals are on the periodic table. Use pictures and watch a video to identify and explain some of the properties of metals and non-metals. Use their understanding of the properties of metals and non-metals to decide what some different objects should be made of and why - discussion task. complete a quick knowledge check about the properties of metals.

This is a full lesson looking at the properties of Halogens in Chemistry. It was originally delivered to a year 8 class but could easily be adapted for other key stages and year levels. This is designed for a 100 minute lesson but could be broken up into smaller parts. During this lesson, pupils will: Recap knowledge of Alkali Metals/Group 1 elements. Begin to identify the properties of halogens (Chlorine) Identify the Halogens on the periodic table Interpret data to deduce the melting and boiling points of halogens. Use melting and boiling point date to decide the state of matter of halogens at room temperature. Watch videos to gain an understanding of the chemical and physical properties of Halogens. Investigate the reactivity of halogens. Investigate displacement reactions of halogens. Write word equations to demonstrate knowledge of displacement reactions.

This is a full lesson investigating the properties of group one metals/Alkali metals. It was originally delivered to a year 8 class but could easily be adapted for other key stages and year levels. This is designed for a 100 minute lesson but could be broken up into smaller parts. This is the second lesson in a series of lessons. The other lessons are also available here. Please note - This lesson contains a demonstration of alkali metals reacting with water so preparation will be needed for that. During the lesson, pupils will: Complete a do now task testing their knowledge using the periodic table (from the previous lesson in the series) Recap information from the previous lesson about the properties of metals and non-metals. Identify the periods and groups on a periodic table and what we can tell about an element by its position on the periodic table. Recap knowledge of structure of an atom and the importance of protons and neutrons. Identify the group one/Alkali metals on the periodic table. Make observations about the reaction between Lithium, Sodium and Potassium and water. Make predictions about the reaction of rubidium and caesium with water. Watch a video to see the reaction and compare it with predictions. Identify the relationship between the position in the group and the reactivity of a group one metal. Compare the properties of group one metals with other metals.

This is the second lesson in a unit of work about atoms, elements and compounds. It is aimed towards KS3 but could be adapted for other levels. This lesson focuses on the difference between molecules of elements and compounds and compounds and their constituent elements. *The practical in this lesson requires pupils to use bunsen burners. During this lesson pupils will: Recap the structure of an atom from last lesson Define what a molecules is. Define what a compound is. Identify atoms, molecules of elements and molecules of compounds from particle diagrams. Copy and label. Use the periodic table to identify if a substance is an element or compound. Investigate the difference between water, hydrogen and water and chlorine, sodium and salt. Identify that the properties of compounds are different than the elements that make them up. Conduct practicals to create iron oxide and copper sulfide. Watch teacher demonstration of making magnesium oxide. Complete short knowledge consolidation activity. Please visit my shop for other lessons in this unit and other science, history and geography lessons.

This is the first lesson in a unit of work on atoms, elements and compounds. It is aimed towards KS3 but could be adapted for other levels. This lesson focuses on introducing pupils to the concepts of atoms, elements and the periodic table. Part of this lesson requires samples of different elements which will need to be organized before the lesson.* During this lesson, Pupils will: Think about and discuss what objects in the classroom are made of. Use ISM images to discuss the size of an atom. ] Discuss things that are very big and small and watch an animation showing the scale of objects and the universe. Complete a series of activities to estimate the number of atoms in different things. Draw a diagram of the atomic structure of an atom introducing pupils to elections, protons, neutrons, shells and the nucleus. Watch a video and answer questions about the size of an atom. Define an element. Investigate the periodic table. Examine and describe different samples of elements (These will need to be ordered before the lesson) Complete a series of activities to find elements on the periodic table. Complete short consolidation tasks. Please visit my shop for other lessons in this unit and other science, history and geography lessons.

This is the third lesson in a unit of work on forces which could be adapted for use at KS3 or GCSE. The lesson focuses on understanding why objects deform when a force is applied. There is a short activity on particles and bonds but knowledge of this would be useful in fully understanding the lesson. During this lesson, pupils will: Complete a true or false activity based on the content of lesson two of this unit. Watch a video to recap prior knowledge and quiz other pupils on it. Recap particles and bonding. Recognize that when a force is applied the bone between atoms can extend of compress. Apply knowledge to a golf ball being hit and compressing and a bungee jump extending the bungee rope. Write a description of someone jumping on a trampoline including the forces acting and effect on the bonds at different points of the jump. Consolidation activity. A bundle of all 8 lessons in this unit can be found here. Go to my shop for other lessons in this unit and other science, history and geography resources.