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Periodic Table and Atomic Structure

22-lesson unit on periodic table and atomic structure for NSW Year 8 Science Stage 4.

22lessons
5assessments
9-13hstudy
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1
Matter, Particles and the Smallest Unit of an Element
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2
Elements, Symbols and Representing Atoms
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3
Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Revisited Through Particles
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4
Why Scientists Use Models
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5
From Matter Classification to Atoms, Unit Entry Synthesis
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6
Inside the Atom, Protons, Neutrons and Electrons
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7
Atomic Number and Mass Number
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8
Isotopes, Same Element, Different Number of Neutrons
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9
Ions, Cations and Anions
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10
How Atomic Models Changed Over Time
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11
Comparing Atomic Models and Their Usefulness
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12
The Periodic Table as a Scientific System
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13
Groups, Periods and Locating Elements
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14
Metals, Non-metals and Metalloids
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15
Simple Patterns in the Periodic Table
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16
Using the Periodic Table to Compare Elements
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17
Properties of Elements and Why They Matter
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18
Uses of Elements in Everyday Life and Technology
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19
Compounds and Their Uses
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20
Chemical Formulas and Naming
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21
Scientific Discoveries That Changed Uses of Substances
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22
Unit Synthesis and Depth Study Preparation
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Q1
Checkpoint 1
Lessons 1–5
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Q2
Checkpoint 2
Lessons 6–11
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Q3
Checkpoint 3
Lessons 12–16
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Q4
Checkpoint 4
Lessons 17–22
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QZ
Unit Quiz
Full unit cumulative assessment
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Unit Snapshot

22lessons
4checkpoints
1unit quiz
1NESA outcome

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