GCSE Edexcel Science - Atoms, Elements and Compounds

This lesson is designed for the NEW Edexcel Combined Science GCSE spec and is the first lesson of the Atomic Structure topic.

The resource includes a powerpoint and a worksheet to go alongside it which includes the answers for every task. The worksheet could be completed at the end of the lesson or while the teacher is going through the slides.

The lesson starts by recapping the hazard symbols and students will be asked to complete a comprehension task. Students will then recap atoms, molecules, elements and compounds from KS3. The lesson then includes information about the periodic table and a group competition to see who can find parts of the Periodic table the quickest. Finally, there are several tasks aimed at modelling and practising writing chemical formula.

There are progress checks throughout the powerpoint to ensure students have understood the content. There is the opportunity for group work, paired work and independent practice. There are also challenge tasks throughout to stretch higher ability students.

SOW:
1.Atoms, Elements and Compounds
2.Chemical Reactions and Equations
3.Balancing Equations
4.Structure of the Atom
5.Atomic and Mass Numbers
6.Scientific Models of the Atom
7.Isotopes
8.Electron Structure