Section outline



  • This week we are being introduced to chemistry and the periodic table.

    Learning objectives

    • We are beginning to  develop an understanding of the particle nature of matter and use this to explain observed changes

    Success criteria

    • I can define matter, and that matter consists of atoms and molecules
    • I can define an atom, molecule and element
    • I know that elements are arranged on the periodic table in numbers and groups
    • I have listed the first 20 elements plus 13 others that I will become more familiar with in science over the next few years


    Activities

    • Made a periodic table - stating the symbol and name for 20 elements plus another 13, and adding a key of the grouping system
    • Google searched the top elements in the human body
    • Made a list of the top 20 elements plus another 13 and listing where they may be found.