1.1.1 Atoms, Elements and Compounds (AQA GCSE Chemistry )

Designed as lesson 1 (Atomic Structure) for AQA GCSE Chemistry (probably year 9)

Spec 1.1.1: Atoms elements and compounds

Lesson preparation:

New exercise books for students
Print periodic tables on slide 3
Optionally print exam style questions on slide 22

Suggested teaching:

Slide 4: Use this task to establish understanding of the particle model, as an introduction to what is in a particle. Look out for poor representation of liquids.

Slide 5: You could use this old school video to introduce the model of the atom, get them to watch it and the question them of the features of sub-atomic particles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhbqIJZ8wCM&ab_channel=TheButtonLady

Slides 11-17: A sequence of tasks to get students to apply the important definitions that they will come across in this lesson.

Slide 18: This gap fill could be used with weaker students to practice recall. Avoid letting students just copy definitions that they may have written down earlier. Alternatively they could create / quiz each other using flashcards.

Slide 20: These questions are designed to highlight any misconceptions about particles moving on further into this topic.

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