A variation theory style task to allow students to practice lots of different style of question.
Used for KS3 but could be adapted & used at KS4.
EQ are from AQA
Atomic structure contains 8 fully resourced lessons designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the history of the atom, atomic structure, isotopes, ions, and electronic structures through clear explanations and engaging activities.
These lessons cover the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.1 A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes topic and OUP Kerboodle Scheme C1, Atomic structure chapter.
The lessons include all necessary resources, making them easy to implement in your classroom. Additionally, the editable text allows you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints.
Each editable presentation contains:
●Lesson prep and materials guide: Clear guidance for preparing the lesson.
●Student worksheets/handouts (if appropriate): 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.
●Practical activity (if appropriate): Hands-on experience to apply concepts and develop practical skills.
●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 (if appropriate): 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, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels:
● Level 1: Low demand
● Level 2: Standard demand
● Level 3: High demand
Each lesson is also available as:
● Cover lesson worksheets: Perfect for unplanned absences, these versions provide everything a cover teacher needs to deliver smooth and engaging lessons.
C1 Atomic structure Cover lesson bundle
● Digital worksheets: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, these digital versions allow students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
C1 Atomic structure Distance learning bundle
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
A bundle of complete No-Prep lessons with exam questions, tasks and answers covering all of Atomic Structure for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This covers all of exam spec section 4.4 (Physics) and 6.4 (Combined Science).
Note: If you only teach Combined Science then this bundle contains three lessons that you don’t need, and I would recommend this alternative bundle which contains only the lessons needed for Combined Science: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/bundle-atomic-structure-combined-science-12655211
As a Secondary Science teacher and Deputy Headteacher for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. These high quality lessons includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions.
My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview videos show a representative sample of slides from each resource so that you get a good idea of what they include before you buy.
What’s Included in a typical lesson:
• Starter / Do Now Activity
• Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams.
• Worked examples of calculations / questions.
• Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers.
• Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards.
• Answers for all questions
• All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons.
• Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing.
These lessons were written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but are very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications.
Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Structure of the Atom and Atomic Number, Mass Number and Isotopes for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. Exam spec: Physics 4.4.1.1 and 4.4.1.2 / Combined Science 6.4.1.1 and 6.4.1.2. Note: I updated and improved this lesson 11.03.22 so please download again if you purchased previously.
As a Secondary Science teacher and Deputy Headteacher for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions.
My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy.
What’s Included:
• Starter / Do Now Activity
• Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams.
• Worked examples of calculations.
• Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers.
• Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards.
• Answers for all questions
• All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons.
• Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing.
Learning objectives:
Describe the size and structure of atoms including the mass and charge of the subatomic particles.
Explain how electrons can change energy level.
Describe the structure of nuclei of isotopes using the terms atomic number and mass number and using symbols in the format 126C
Explain what an isotope is.
Apply your understanding to calculate the numbers of the different sub-atomic particles in a nucleus.
Calculate the atomic and mass numbers of different isotopes and suggest possible consequences of using different isotopes.
The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications.
Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Complete self-contained PowerPoint lesson on Atomic structure.
Aimed at KS3 pupils (11-14) but is also suitable to use with a lower ability GCSE KS4 (14-16) class. No printing is required to deliver the lesson, though pupils will need access to a periodic table.
The lesson is designed to get pupils to recall and apply their knowledge clearly and concisely. Utilising low stakes quizzing to help transfer new information from working memory to long term memory.
Lesson objectives:
Draw and label the structure of an atom.
Explain the atomic and mass number of an atom.
Calculate the number of protons, electrons and neutrons in an atom.
45 min-1 hour lesson
31 slides
The lesson has the following layout:
Do now starter questions
Expanded lesson objectives
Introduction to the topic/Discussion points
Low stakes quizzing to check understanding
Key knowledge table
Key knowledge quiz
Application of knowledge (I do, We do, You do)
Independent task
Plenary
I will be uploading more lessons in the near future.
All the best,
Monty
April 2018 - Newly updated with a knowledge organisers.
April 2018 - Newly updated with new images and formatting.
In this purchase you will find powerpoints for every lesson in the first unit of the New AQA Combined Science Trilogy - Chemistry - Atomic Structure & The Periodic Table. There are also many worksheets, help resources and homeworks.
Unlike other content on TES, this resource pack has been freshly designed this year, with the new specification in hand. As the level of challenge ramps up very quickly, I’ve thought carefully about how to introduce concepts progressively, such as electron configuration --> ions --> reactivity.
If you’ve seen my other content, you’ll know that my powerpoint formatting is very modern and clean, and the worksheets are of a high quality to aid with understanding and recall.
I have also included a mid term assessment for higher and foundation tier on the basics.
The lessons included are as follows:
5.1.1.1 (1) - Atoms & Elements
5.1.1.1 (2) - Compounds, Formulae & Equations
5.1.1.2 (1) - Mixtures (Filtration & Crystallisation)
5.1.1.2 (2) - Mixtures (Chromatography)
5.1.1.2 (3) - Mixtures (Distillation)
5.1.1.3 - History of the Atom
5.1.1.4 - Atomic Structure
5.1.1.5 - The Size & Mass of Atoms
5.1.1.6/5.1.2.1 - Electronic Structure & The Periodic Table
5.1.2.2 - Development of the Periodic Table
5.1.2.3 - Metals & Non-Metals
5.1.2.4 - Group 0 (The Noble Gases)
5.1.2.5 - Group 1 (The Alkali Metals)
5.1.2.6 - Group 7 (The Halogens)
Feedback is greatly appreciated, thank you all for your continued support,
Lewis
This Cootie Catcher Resource is a fun way to learn about atomic structure.
Included are questions on:
Charges of protons, neutrons and electrons
Relative weights of protons, neutrons and electrons
Locations of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom
Also Included . . .
A ‘how to fold’ instructions sheet
A ‘how to play’ instructions sheet
It is simple to use and very effective at getting key points across to students. The cootie catcher is also a brilliant form of peer assessment and student interaction as they can test each other on the key points.
Please leave your feedback.
A bundle of complete No-Prep lessons with exam questions, tasks and answers covering all of Atomic Structure for AQA GCSE (9-1) Combined Science only. This covers exam spec section 6.4 (Combined Science).
NOTE: If you are teaching GCSE Physics then you need my other bundle because that contains the three additional lessons needed:
Atomic Structure Topic (Physics): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/bundle-atoms-and-isotopes-12653879
If you buy this bundle and later want to buy the three additional lessons then they can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12651514
As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. These high quality lessons includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions.
My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview videos show a representative sample of slides from each resource so that you get a good idea of what they include before you buy.
What’s Included in a typical lesson:
• Starter / Do Now Activity
• Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams.
• Worked examples of calculations / questions.
• Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers.
• Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards.
• Answers for all questions
• All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons.
• Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing.
These lessons were written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but are very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications.
Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Fun and engaging way to review Atomic Structure!
Includes:
*Color-by-number student page
*20 questions on atomic structure
*Answer Key & Picture
Also available:
* Magnets
* Electricity
* Introduction to Science
* Acids & Alkalis
This product forms part of my Color-by-Number Growing Bundle.
New for the AQA GCSE 1-9 Combined Trilogy module ‘C1 Atomic Structure’
Full lessons ready to use straight ‘out of the box’.
Lessons meet the full criteria for this unit
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
Practice exam questions for each lesson with mark schemes
Each lesson covers at least an hour of lesson time
LESSONS:
L1 Atoms (FREE)
L2 Chemical Equations
L3 Separating Mixtures
L4 Fractional Distillation
L5 History of the Atom
L6 Structure of the Atom
L7 Ions, Atoms and Isotopes
L8 Electronic Structure
Please leave constructive feedback :D
Designed specifically for the Edexcel A-level chemistry specification (9CH0), covering topic 1: Atomic structure and periodicity.
Many of these will be useful for other exam boards too.
A full set of worksheets for the topic, built from scratch to provide an extra source of practice for students.
Answer sheets included. Full workings given for mathematical questions (in this case, isotopes etc).
Sheets included:
01 - Proton, neutron and electron numbers (including for ions)
02 - Isotope calculations from abundances (simple calculations to find relative atomic mass from given abundances)
03 - More complex isotope calculations (for example, where at least one isotope mass is unknown)
04 - Isotope calculations from mass spectra (using graphical data to find r.a.m.)
05 - Mixed isotope calculations (a mixture of all above types, since mixed practice improves learners’ adaptability)
06 - Mass spectra of small molecules (eg. chlorine and bromine and peak heights/ratios, but with more examples for practice)
07 - The mass spectrometer (layout and function)
08 - Electronic structure (electron configurations)
09 - Successive ionisation energies (predicting groups etc)
10 - 1st ionisation energies (across periods but also down groups)
11 - Periodicity (mainly melting points across periods 2 and 3)
About me - I am an experienced teacher of A-level chemistry, having taught AQA for 7 years and Edexcel for 2 years - and have been slightly frustrated at the lack of Edexcel-specific resources in that time. I have a particular interest in helping students develop their mathematical skills, and have gained an understanding of where they typically struggle.
Atomic Structure Introduction Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve using prior knowledge and stretches higher ability students.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge elements but are new to atoms and subatomic particles.
This bundle is ideal for classroom or home learning and covers the whole of the OCR A level chemistry specification sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2.
Each topic includes a fully interactive PowerPoint including starter, group activities, questions and plenary along with a worksheet and a lesson plan. Answers to all exercises are provided. Three of the resources include a PowerPoint quiz.
This bundle is the first in a series covering the OCR AS Chemistry specification and relates to the following sections:
Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry / Part 1 – Atoms and reactions
2.1.1 – Atomic structure and isotopes and 2.1.2 – Formulae and equations
Content covered
The Changing Atom
• How Science Works - HSW7 - The changing accepted models of atomic structure over time.
• The contributions of five scientists to the development of the theory of atomic structure.
Atomic structure
• Protons, neutrons and electrons – mass and relative charge
• Atomic number and mass number
• Isotopes
• Key definitions
Atomic masses
• Relative masses - comparison of masses to carbon-12
• Calculating relative atomic mass from the masses and abundances of the isotopes
• Mass spectrometry and its use in the above
• Calculating relative molecular and relative formula masses from formulae
• Key definitions of relative atomic mass and relative isotopic mass
Formulae and Equations
• Formulae of ions
• Predicting ionic charges from the Periodic Table
• Writing the formulae of ionic compounds and elements
• Writing and balancing equations
• Common types of reaction and their equations
Links
Next lesson – free resource:
Topic 5 – Amount of substance and the mole
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/amount-and-moles-ocr-as-chemistry-12190652
Next bundle - Moles, masses, concentrations, gas volumes and reactions (covers whole of OCR section 2.1.3)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/moles-masses-concentrations-gas-volumes-and-reactions-12404451
Atomic Structure Spin Wheel Revision Resource
This resource encompasses 12 key questions from the atomic structure unit. These are questions selected as they occur regularly and are classically challenging for students to answer. The resource is based around the charges, weights and locations of subatomic particles in the atom.
Example questions from the spin wheel resource:
Describe the mass of an electron compared to a proton
What do atoms become when they gain or lose electrons?
What is the charge of a proton?
Also included in the resource is a full answer set. There is also an instructions sheet, with helpful guidance on using the spin wheel as a revision tool, student answer sheet and a ‘tick and repeat sheet’. This encourages the student to revisit the spin wheel to revise the key questions until they reach the ‘know it’ level.
Very simple preparation: Print the sheets (set up in A4 PDF). The students can then cut out the pin wheel for themselves and push a pen or pencil through the middle for the wheel to spin around. I found clamp stands to be a useful alternative.
Play the traditional game of snakes and ladders but with questions to answer!
Great to use a revision - ANSWERS included
If you enjoy this resource please leave a review