KS3 Chemistry: States of Matter

A complete lesson including starter activity, main work task and (all answers included) on the States of Matter (KS3 chemistry)

This lesson is a great introduction to the Particle Model Topic in KS3 Chemistry

Students are introduced to the topic with a starter activity on solids, liquids and gases

By the end of the lesson students should be able to:

1. State examples of solids, liquids and gases
2. Describe solids, liquids and gases in terms of the particle model
3. Compare the different properties of solids, liquids and gases based on the particle model

Teacher is able to assess students understanding and progress through an interactive AfL task which can completed using A,B,C cards or on mini white boards

Students then complete a 20-30 minutes main work task (answers are provided for student self or peer assessment)

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