KS3 ~ Year 7~ Elements & Atoms

This lesson is designed for the Activate KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 C1.2 ’Elements, Atoms & Compounds’.

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The lesson begins with a definition of the term ‘element’, giving gold as an example. Students are then asked to name as many elements as they can in pairs, and then feed back to the class. This work can be marked using the answers, and other examples, provided on the PowerPoint.

Students will now watch a video on atoms and elements, whilst watching the video students will answer a set of questions. Once this task has been completed, students can self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided.

Next, students are introduced to the definition of an ‘atom’, students are provided with a particle diagram to help depict the definition.

Next, students are introduced to the Periodic Table, students can stick their own Periodic Table into their books Next, they will use the Periodic Table to complete a worksheet, once this task has been completed the work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.

The last task is a ‘progress’ check, students will copy and complete a set of questions in their books, this work can be marked and corrected using the mark scheme provided.

The plenary activity requires students to write three sentences to summarise what they have learned this lesson.

All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)