The periodic table KS3 science lesson

Complete self-contained PowerPoint lesson for the periodic table
Aimed at KS3 pupils (11-14) but is also suitable to use with a lower ability GCSE KS4 (14-16) class. No additional resources are required to deliver the lesson. Part of the atomic structure and periodic table unit.
The lesson is designed to get pupils to recall and apply their knowledge in a clear and concise way. Utilising low stake quizzing to help transfer new information from working memory to long term memory.

Lesson objectives:

• Identify elements based on their group and period number.
• Describe how the periodic table is arranged based on atomic number and electron arrangement.
• State the role Mendeleev had in developing the modern periodic table.

45 - 60 minute lesson
31 slides

The lesson has the following structure:

• Do now starter questions
• Expanded lesson objectives
• Introduction to the topic/Discussion points
• Low stakes quizzing to check for understanding
• Key knowledge table
• Key knowledge quiz
• Application of knowledge (I do, We do, You do)
• Independent task
• Plenary

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