Spec 1.2.5 The alkali metals (Two hours suggested teaching time)
Lesson preparation:
[Demonstration] The physical properties and reactions of the alkali metals
Could print the table on slide 11
Could print the exam questions on slide 21
Suggested teaching:
Lesson 1:
Slides 2-4: Retrieval practice starter (slide 4 is an optional and differentiated alternative starter).
Slide 5-6: Recap of forming ions with a focus on the group 1 elements.
Slides 7-8: (Hidden) Alternative recap, potentially for lower ability students on electron configurations.
Slide 9-11: Here you can demonstrate the properties and reactions of the alkali metals. If materials are unavailable, students could compare the animations of the reactions on slide 10. There is a table on slide 11 to record their observations.
Lesson 2:
Slides 12-14: Retrieval practice starter (slide 4 is an optional and differentiated alternative starter).
Slides 15-16: A recap of the observations and reactions of the alkali metals.
Slides 17-20: Explaining the reactivity of the alkali metals, with a selection of differentiated slides to help.
Slides 21-22: Practice exam style questions.
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