BIG IDEAS
The structure of the
atom
LEARNING GOALS
(WHAT ARE OUR
AIMS?)
Know about atomic
structure
SUPPORTING GOALS
(WHAT WILL THEY
KNOW?)
The structure of the
atom
Mass number
Atomic number
Names of subatomic
particles
ACTIVITIES
(WHAT WILL THEY
DO?)
Chalk & Talk.
To understand in
broad terms the
structure of the
periodic table
That elements are
arranged into groups
and periods in the
periodic table
according to their
properties
That elements have a
symbol.
Know the difference
between an element,
compound and
mixture
That elements are
composed of one type
of atom
That compounds are
composed of two or
more different atoms
That mixtures are a
physical mix of
Colour in the periodic
table
Question sheet about
elements and the
periodic table to be
done
Online version of
periodic table into
favourites
What am I?
Periodic Table
Crossword
Be able to use atomic
symbols correctly
The elements are
arranged according to
their properties in the
periodic table
Elements, compounds
and mixtures
That the properties of
materials can be
explained in terms of
their constituent
particles and the
forces holding them
together
Worksheet to be done
Symbol Search
Symbols Dominoes
Particle Puzzle
Demo: Centrifuge to
show how mixtures
separate
RESOURCES
(WHAT WILL WE USE?)
Sc Dim 3 p3
Based on Liz’s yr 10 sc
worksheet revamped
Clickview: What are atoms
made of? Ch. The periodic
table
Sc dim 3 p 10/11 periodic
table
http://www.rsc.org/periodictable
Sc Dim3 HWK p11/12
Sc Dim HWK p13
Sc. Dim 3 Teachers book p 4
different compounds
and elements.
That compounds have
a chemical formula
Understand valencies,
electron configuration
and how atoms
become ions
That ions are formed
when atoms lose or
gain electrons
depending upon their
position in the periodic
table
Prac: Separating
mixtures – brainstorm
how to do this scientific method
Prac: Using straw and
plasticene (or models)
to create compounds,
molecules and lattices
and then writing
chemical formula
Worksheet: to be made
Sc. Dim 3 p 4/5
Prac: Compounds in
soft drinks?
Drawing atoms and
electron shells
Rules for electrons
Prac: Firework
Colours
Sc Dim 3 p8
Clickview: What are atoms
made of? Ch: Valency
Sc Dim 3 p 19
Bonding
To know there are
Be able to write
Covalent and ionic
chemical formula
bond types of bonds
Know what a molecule
is.
Know what a lattice is.
Ions Get Together
Ferreting out the
formula
Prac : Colours of
Transition Metal ions
Sc Dim 3 activity 1.4 HWK
Book.
Sc dim 3 p45
States of matter
Notation for Solid,
liquid, gas
Types of Solutions
Solutions & Solubility
Curves
To understand the
different states of
matter
Be able to read a
solubility graph
Explain chemical
reactions in terms of
energy
Prac: Action of Heat on
Compounds
Chalk & Talk
Prac: Making a super
saturated solution
Solubility curve
exercise
The difference
between Physical
Changes and Chemical
Changes
Are able to recognize
the signs indicating a
chemical change has
occurred
Prac: Signs of chemical
change
Chalk & Talk
Activity 2.2 Physical &
Chem change
The know the types of
Chemical reactions
and be able to
describe them using
balanced chemical
equations
Be able to summarise
chemical reactions
using equations
Types of reactions
Pracs together with
equations
Apply this concept to
relevant chemical
phenomena
Use exothermic
reactions and the
production of new
materials as examples
Ionic compounds ,
names & formulas
Be able to balance
simple chemical
equations
Clickview: What are atoms
made of? Ch: How elements
combine
Sc Dim 3 p38 39 40 41
HWK Book Activity 2.1
Sc Dim 3 p 41
Sc Dim 3 p 45
Sc Dim 3 p 42
Sc Dim 3 p 46
Sc Dim 3 p 44
Sc Dim 3 p. 47-50, prac p 53
Sc Dim 3 HWK Book Activity
2.2
Sc Dim 2.3 unit 2.3 Reaction
types p 55
Design and conduct
scientific
investigations and
prepare investigation
reports using symbols
To know that there are
different types of
reactions:
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Precipitation
reactions
Decomposition
reactions
Combination
Reactions
Combustion
reactions
Neutralisation
Reactions
Displacement
Reactions
Prac: Either
Precipitation of
Unknowns Or
Precipitation
Reactions – Judy’s prac
Sc Dim 3 p60
Decomposition
Reactions
Discussion: combustion reactions, Sc Dim 3 p60
combination reactions,
Neutralisation
Reactions
Electroplating
Balancing Equations
Sc Dim 3 p 61
Acids and Bases
To understand the
properties of acids
and bases
The difference
between acids and
bases
That many common
substances may be
classified as acidic or
Chem Reactions
crossword
Prac: Testing
Household substances
Activity 2.3 HWK Book or
similar Classifying reaction
types - equations
Sc Dim # HWK Book Activity
2.7
basic
To appreciate that
indicators may be
used to show the
presence of an acid or
a base
Sc Dim 3 p70
Sc Dim 3 HWK book p22/23
The properties of acids
and bases
Dilute and
concentrated acids
Chalk & Talk
The pH scale
Some of the different
Indicators
Acids, Bases & the pH
scale
ph Levels of Common
Drinks
Reactions of acids and
bases
Neutralisation
Reactions
Acids and metal
carbonates
Acids and metal oxides
Acids and metal
hydroxides
Sc Dim 3 p63
Sc Dim 3 p64
Chalk & Talk
Prac: Common
Indicators
Sc Dim 3 HWK Book Activity
2.5
Prac: Natural
Indicators
Prac: Universal
Indicator
Neutralisation
reaction worksheet
Sc Dim 3 p68
Prac: Acids & Metal
Carbonates
Prac: Acids and Metals
Equations worksheet?
Sc Dim 3 p69
Sc Dim 3 p69
Sc Dim 3 HWK Book Activity
2.6
Sc Dim 3 p71
Sc Dim 3 p70