Free complete lesson for AQA 4.1.1.1. Includes an 11-page printable workbook with answers and a browser-based simulation to visualize atomic structure.
FREE DOWNLOAD: AQA GCSE Chemistry - Atomic Structure (4.1.1.1)
This is a complete lesson pack for the first topic of AQA Chemistry. It includes a student workbook to work through in class (or as homework) and a simulation tool to help visualise the concepts.
What is in the Student Workbook (11 Pages):
Page 1: Learning goals and keyword checklist.
Page 2: “Inside the Atom” diagram to label and a table for particle mass/charge.
Page 3: Guide on reading the Periodic Table (Mass vs Atomic Number) and “Identity Card” practice grids.
Page 4-5: Electron Shells. Explains the “2, 8, 8” rule with practice templates for drawing atoms like Sodium and Chlorine.
Page 6: Introduction to Ions. Explains how losing/gaining electrons affects charge (Cations/Anions).
Page 7: Isotopes. Compares Carbon-12 vs Carbon-14 and includes a neutron calculation table.
Page 8: Exam Practice. Short answer questions (8 marks) testing the basics.
Page 9: Extended Response. A structured 6-mark question: “Describe the structure of an atom”.
Page 10-11: Quick-fire revision questions, true/false quiz, and extra electron configuration practice.
What is the “Simulation OS”? I created a simple HTML tool to go with the booklet. It runs in any web browser (no installation needed) and includes both offline and online files.
Build Atoms: Students add protons, neutrons, and electrons to see what element they create.
Immediate Feedback: It calculates the Mass Number and Net Charge automatically.
Visualise Rules: It shows if the atom is an Ion or an Isotope, and visualises electrons filling the shells.
Files Included:
Student Workbook (PDF) - Ready to print.
Teacher Answers (PDF) - Completed version for marking.
Simulation_Offline.html - Runs without internet.
Simulation_Online.html - Contains a link to the web version.
This resource is free to use. I am uploading the rest of the Topic 1 modules as a bundle separately if you find this one useful.
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