*Full Lesson* Chemistry: Atoms and Elements

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.

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