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. 
 
They 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.
 
While primarily designed for UK students with British English spellings and vocabulary, the core content and activities can be easily adapted to suit the needs of students in other countries with similar educational systems.
 
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 class, 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 worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, these versions provide everything a cover teacher needs to deliver smooth and engaging lessons.
Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, these digital versions allow students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.