This fully resourced lesson on atoms is designed to help KS3 students develop their understanding of Dalton’s atomic theory through engaging activities, clear explanations, and differentiated materials. 
 
This lesson is primarily designed for UK students, with British English spellings and vocabulary, but the content and activities are adaptable to suit the needs of students in other countries with similar educational systems. It is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 5.3 Elements topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 5b: Elements, 5.3.2 Atoms lesson.
 
The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson's text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students' progress and time constraints.
 
Presentation contains (32 slides): 
Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions.
Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson.
Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding.
Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities.
Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning.
Practical Activity: Hands-on experience to apply concepts and gain practical skills.
Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking.
Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes.
 
Aimed at a mixed ability KS3 class, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels: 
K- Know (low demand)
A- Apply (standard demand)
E- Extend (high demand)
 
This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study.