Pearson Edexcel iGCSE Chemistry 4XCH1 | Periodic Table: Groups & Periods | Complete Lesson
Complete ready-to-teach lesson for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry (9–1) Modular 4XCH1, covering the structure of the periodic table, groups and periods, and electronic configuration.
This structured 13-slide PowerPoint develops students’ understanding of how elements are arranged in the periodic table and how electronic configuration can be used to determine an element’s group and period.
The lesson includes clear explanations, worked examples, regular checkpoints and independent practice to support understanding and application.
Students will learn to:
Describe how elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number.
Distinguish between groups and periods in the periodic table.
Write electronic configurations for the first 20 elements.
Explain the relationship between outer-shell electrons and group number.
Explain how the number of occupied electron shells determines the period.
Deduce electronic configurations, groups and periods from given information.
What’s included:
Do Now retrieval activity reviewing atomic structure.
Learning objective, success criteria and key vocabulary.
Clear explanation of groups, periods and atomic number.
Periodic table diagram to support visual understanding.
Modelled electronic configuration example using sodium.
Guided practice using chlorine.
Three checkpoints, including mini-whiteboard activities.
Misconception check addressing incorrect electron arrangements.
Structured explanation linking electronic configuration to groups and periods.
Independent practice questions with an additional challenge.
Electronic configuration worksheet and accompanying answers.
Exit ticket to assess understanding.
Teaching approach
The lesson follows a structured teaching sequence incorporating I Do, We Do and You Do, with regular opportunities to check understanding.
Activities progress from recalling atomic structure to applying electronic configuration knowledge and explaining patterns in the periodic table.
Suitable for:
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry (9–1) Modular 4XCH1
Teaching groups, periods and electronic configuration
Classroom teaching, consolidation and revision
Developing confidence with structured scientific explanations
Resource format: PowerPoint presentation
Number of slides: 13
Includes: Worked examples, checkpoints, practice questions, worksheet and answers.



















