History and Development of the Atom Chemistry GCSE

History and Development of the Atom

GCSE Chemistry 9-1 (1.1.3 on the specification)

1. Describe how the theories around the structure of the atom have changed over time
2. Explain why new evidence from the scattering experiment led to a change in the atomic model
3. Compare the differences between the plum pudding model and the nuclear model of the atom

This resource is a PowerPoint to support teaching the history of the atom and how atomic models have changed over time.

Included in the resource:

• Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics
• Starter slide with simple decoding activity
• Information slides on atomic models and accompanying template timeline to be filled in
• Plum pudding vs Nuclear model Venn diagram question and answers
• Plenary question slide to consolidate learning