This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my elements lesson, allows Year 8 students to work independently and develop their understanding of what an element is and know the chemical symbols for some of them through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences.
This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 5.3 Elements topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Elements, 5.3.1 Elements lesson.
Resource includes:
●Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils).
●Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
●Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back):
○ Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
○ Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
○ Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available.
Benefits:
●Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource.
●Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption.
●Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students.
●Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
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Activate 2 Elements and the Periodic Table Cover lessons
**Elements and the Periodic Table (Cover lessons) contains 9 ready-to-use cover lessons designed to help Year 8 students work independently and develop their understanding of atoms, elements, compounds, chemical formulas, the Periodic Table structure, and property trends in Groups 1, 7, and 0 through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences**. These lessons cover the content from the AQA KS3 5.3 Elements and 5.4 The Periodic Table topics and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Matter chapter. **Each resource includes**: ● **Teacher guide** (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils). ● **Answer sheet** (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students. ● **Student worksheet** (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back): ○ Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently. ○ Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding. ○ Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available. **Benefits**: ● **Minimal prep**: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource. ● **Independent learning**: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption. ● **Fully editable**: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students. ● **Answers**: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
Elements Lesson bundle
**This 3-in-1 lesson bundle provides everything you need to teach elements in the classroom, for cover teachers, and for students learning remotely. Elements is designed to help Year 8 students develop their understanding of what an element is and know the chemical symbols for some of them; the bundle includes three convenient formats – all fully editable to fit your specific needs**: ● **Teacher-led lesson** (PowerPoint Presentation): ○ Engaging, ready-to-use presentation. ○ Includes everything you need for an effective lesson (instructions, activities, worksheets, etc.) ○ Fully editable, allowing you to customise the content to fit your teaching style and students' needs. ● **Cover lesson** (Word Document): ○ This printable cover lesson resource provides clear instructions and engaging activities for students to work independently with minimal supervision. ○ Minimal prep required – simply print and go! ○ Fully editable, allowing you to customise the content to fit your teaching style and students' needs. ● **Digital worksheet** (Google Doc Recommended): ○ Perfect for distance learning, independent study, or catching up on missed work! ○ This interactive worksheet guides students through the learning objectives with clear explanations and engaging activities. ○ This resource is best used in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats). **All three formats come with all the necessary resources, making them easy to implement in your classroom. Plus, they're fully editable, allowing you to adjust the activities' length and difficulty to match your students' progress and time constraints**. This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 5.3 Elements topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Elements, 5.3.1 Elements lesson. Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
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