Atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures KS3 science

Complete self contained PowerPoint lesson for Atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures.
Aimed at KS3 pupils (11-14) but is also suitable used a lower ability GCSE KS4 (14-16) class. No additional resources required to deliver the lesson, part of the particle and matter unit.
Lesson is designed to get pupils to recall and apply their knowledge in a clear and consice way. Utilising low stake quizzing to help transfer new information from working memory to long term memory.

Lesson objectives:

• Define the terms atom, element, compound and mixture.
• Determine it a substance is an element, compound or mixture.
• Use chemical symbols to represent elements.

45 min-1 hour lesson
23 slides

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 for the unit in the near future.
All the best,
Monty