KS3 new for the Activate 1 unit ‘Atoms, Elements and Compounds’.
Full lessons ready to use straight ‘out of the box’. You’ll struggle to find a set of as many planned lessons this cheap and of similar quality.
Similar structure to my other power points following the input - activity - review phasing
Plenary sections for progress checking
Clear learning objectives and outcomes
Modern and engaging layout
Little adaptation needed
Lesson meet full criteria for this unit
Lessons designed to take up an hour of teaching
LESSONS:
L1 Atoms
L2 Elements
L3 Periodic Table
L4 Compounds
L5 Chemical Formulae
(BONUS LESSON) Interpreting Element Squares
Found in same powerpoint as L5
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Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced two part lesson that assists students in learning about atoms, elements, compounds and chemical formulae.
In part 1: Students will state what an element is and recall chemical symbols, describe what atoms are, and compare the properties of one atom of an element to the properties of many atoms.
In part 2: Students will describe the difference between an element and compound, write the chemical names for some simple compounds, write and interpret chemical formulae.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical/demos for students to complete. This resource has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science.
Included:
57 slides in total for the lesson PPT, Worksheet included
Comprehension and additional task exercises pages 56 and 57 from Next Page Science KS3 Complete. Accompanying PowerPoint and word searches available for free from the website.
This exercise covers:
• John Dalton as the scientist who developed the idea of atoms
• Definition of an element, compound and molecule
• Pictorial examples of elements, compounds and molecules
• An exercise recognising the differences between compounds and elements
• Amazing WHAT? facts
Designed to be delivered to Year 9 class but can be adapted for different year groups / abilities.
Recaps on atomic structure.
Defines elements, compounds and mixtures with examples.
Worksheet included to test the students understanding.
Rules for naming compounds given. Activity for students to complete word equations and name compounds.
Exam style questions for plenary. Higher ability level attached.
Lesson Workbook
This resource is a ten page lesson booklet on the subject of elements, compounds and mixtures. Included within this workbook:
Key Definitions
Diagrams
Element Factfile Task
Simple Reaction Equations
Atoms and Elements in Compounds
Mixture Separation Techniques
Examples of Each
Word search
This lesson workbook is ideal for grades five to eight depending on ability - please view the preview included. This workbook generally takes an hour for a class to complete and I have found it very useful as a summary tool.
Please note that some of my resources may have American spellings. Thank you very much.
This ready-to-use cover lesson, based on my atoms, elements, and compounds lesson, allows GCSE students to work independently and develop their understanding of the link between atoms, elements, and compounds through clear explanations and engaging activities. Ideal for unexpected staff absences.
This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.1(.1) A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes topic and OUP Kerboodle GCSE Chemistry Scheme C1.1 Atoms lesson.
Resource includes:
● Teacher guide (Page 1): Clear instructions on what to print (answer sheet & student worksheet) and any additional resources needed (e.g., graph paper, coloured pencils).
● Answer sheet (Page 2): Provides answers to all student worksheet questions, allowing cover teachers to assist students.
● Student worksheet (Pages 3 & 4 - back-to-back):
○ Clear instructions and explanations guide students through the learning objectives independently.
○ Engaging activities and thought-provoking questions promote active learning and understanding.
○ Fully editable - easily adapt the resource to fit the specific needs of your students and the time available.
Benefits:
● Minimal prep: Saves valuable time by providing a complete and ready-to-use lesson resource.
● Independent learning: Allows students to work independently, minimising disruption.
● Fully editable: Easily modify the resource to fit the specific needs of your students.
● Answers: Detailed answer sheets provide guidance for the cover teacher.
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
A comprehensive lesson to start 9-1 GCSE chemistry / trilogy course. This lesson introduces elements, compounds and mixtures. Students explore identifying elemental symbols, naming compounds and the start of atomic structure.
Everything you need in one resource, including printable “worksheet” slides, notes on delivery and answers that reveal one at a time for easy questioning and self-assessment.
Yellow challenge boxes are included to stretch the more able students in your class.
There is a choice of starter and an entertaining plenary task to get your students engaged!
A revision mat to summarise the content within the KS3 activate 1 Chemistry - Elements, atoms and compounds. It includes questions and diagrams that are linked to the textbook pages and designed with the activate tests in mind. Useful for students to complete as independent revision in lesson or at home prior to the test. There are 3 versions to suit H,M,L students with the higher one focussed on helping students with grades 7+ reach their targets.
Atoms, Elements and Compounds
AQA GCSE Chemistry 9-1 (1.1.1 on the specification)
Define an element and a compound
Describe what the periodic table is
Explain how compounds can be formed
This resource is a PowerPoint to support teaching Atoms, Elements and Compounds.
Included in the resource:
Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics
Starter slide with opening question
Information slides on elements and compounds to support teaching
Plenary questions slides to consolidate learning
This fully resourced lesson on atoms, elements, and compounds is designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the link between atoms, elements, and compounds through clear explanations and engaging activities.
This is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.1(.1) A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes topic and OUP Kerboodle GCSE Chemistry Scheme C1.1 Atoms lesson.
All resources are included, making it easy to run the lesson straight away. All text is editable, so you can adjust the depth, pace, or challenge to suit your class and the time you have available.
Presentation contains (52 slides):
● Lesson prep and materials guide: Clear guidance for preparing the lesson.
● Student worksheets/handouts: All the printable materials needed for the lesson.
● Do Now activity: Starter activity to refresh students’ memory and introduce the upcoming lesson.
● Clear lesson aim, objectives & success criteria: Provides students with a clear understanding of what they’ll learn and how to show their understanding.
● Warm-up slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
● Information slides: Differentiated content catering to a range of learning styles and abilities.
● Engaging group activities: Differentiated activities that encourage students to collaborate, participate actively, and deepen their understanding of the topic.
● Questions with answers: Questions with three difficulty levels to cater to different learning styles and abilities. Answers are provided, making them perfect for self-assessment and creating clear, effective notes.
● Homework activities: Differentiated homework tasks to cater to various learning styles and abilities. These activities are designed to reinforce key concepts from the lesson while promoting independent learning.
Aimed at a mixed ability GCSE class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels:
● Level 1: Low demand
● Level 2: Standard demand
● Level 3: High demand
This lesson is also available as a:
● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Atoms, elements, and compounds Cover lesson
● Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Atoms, elements, and compounds Distance learning
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
This resource contains 3 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom.
This pack includes:
Atoms
Elements
Compounds
We have worksheets for the following topics in Chemistry Paper 1:
Atomic Structure and The Periodic Table
Atoms, Elements and Compounds
Separation Techniques
RAM and Electronic Structure
The Periodic Table and Metals
Groups 0 & 1
Group 7
Bonding, Structure, and The Properties of Matter
Ionic Bonding
Covalent and Metallic Bonding
Structure and Bonding of Carbon
Quantitative Chemistry
Balancing Equations
% Mass
Ar and Mr
Amount of Substances in Equations
The Mole
Moles to Balance Equations
Limiting Reactants
Concentration of Solutions
Percentage Yield
Atom Economgy
Chemical Changes
Metal Oxides and Reactivity Series
Displacement Reactions
Extraction of Metals and Reduction
Ionic Equations
Reactions of Metals with Acids
Neutralisation
pH Scale, Neuralisation, and Strong & Weak Acids
Electrolysis
Energy Changes
Energy Transfers and Reaction Profiles
Energy Changes of Reactions
More worksheets will be added in the future.
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A KS3 lesson looking at the difference between atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures, how to represent elements as symbols and interpreting the numbers of atoms and elements in a chemical compound. The lesson features:
-An engaging starter task using a video to ascertain students prior ideas around what elements are (Daniel Radcliffe singing 'the elements song')
-Key term and definition match
- Quick multiple choice questions to assess student understanding
- A task using sweets to model atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures including an opportunity for students to explain their arrangements
- A worksheet requiring students to recognise atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures
-An activity to help students recognise element symbols on the periodic table
An activity to practice recognising numbers of atoms and elements in chemical formulae
Lessons from the 7H unit in the new Exploring Science scheme of work all about atoms, elements and molecules.
Including lessons for:
7Ha The air we breathe
7Hb Earth’s elements
7Hc Metals and non metals
7Hd Making compounds
7He Chemical reactions
Card Sort on definitions and examples of atoms, molecules, elements, compounds & mixtures.
Great as starter, plenary or revision activity.
Card Sort: 25 cards per set
Including shuffled version
Designed for GCSE students starting to explore the basics of atomic structure, elements, and compounds.
Each worksheet uses engaging tasks and clear formatting to aid understanding. These resources are perfect for differentiation and are especially suited for low-ability classes.
Answers included
• Worksheet 1: The Atom
Students label a diagram of the atom, identifying protons, neutrons, and electrons while including their relative masses, charges, and locations. A table is provided for further reinforcement of these concepts.
• Worksheet 2: Atoms and Elements
A retrieval task focusing on the basics of atomic structure, including calculating the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons from atomic mass and number. It also includes a challenge question about the behavior of electrons in ions.
• Worksheet 3: Compounds
Retrieval activities on atoms and elements are extended to compounds. Students define compounds, distinguish them from elements, and identify compounds from a list of substances, explaining their reasoning.
What to expect📂
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1. Visually appealing graphics that encourage engagement throughout a lesson. 🧠👁💯
2. ‘Do now/Starter’ activities with music to encourage fast and easy settling as the pupils arrive to lesson. ⚠️🎯🔉
3. Progress steps: By having the student’s track their own progress, it creates ownership of goal achievement. 🏆🏅The graphic representation of the students’ progress can be highly motivating. If improvements are not achieved, students can reflect on what changes need to be made to the intervention plan.
4. On screen timers that aid SEND students. ⏰
5. Peer and self-assessments (AfL) encouraging use of green pen self-assessment 🟢 and purple pen peer assessment🟣 . This can be edited to meet the expectations of your school policy📍✅
6. Formative assessments to consolidate learning throughout ⏸🔙💭(exam-style questioning, linking questions)🚦
8. Plenary activities.🔒
9. Extensions and challenge questions to reach higher ability students ⭐️💡🔎
10. On screen timers to aid lesson plan and pupil focus.⏱⏳
11. Implementing subject specific key words throughout to encourage literacy 🔑
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Powerpoint and worksheets
Desgined for use with new GCSE (year 9/10)
Lesson outcomes:
Identify groups and periods on the periodic table
Recognise the 1st 20 elements, the elements in Groups 1 and 7 and their compounds from given formulae
Explain the difference between elements and compounds and identify them from symbols and formulae
A brief power point that clearly illustrates the differences between Atoms, Elements, Molecules and Compounds. It also has a useful exercise for naming compounds
A PPT which covers a series of lessons about the atom, elements compounds and mixtures. Resources for activities are attached. This is for use with my top set yr8, feel free to adapt as you wish. One of the resources has been taken from TES 'materials and their uses&' I thought it was good so wanted to use it in my lessons.