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Year 8 Science · Unit 2

Periodic Table and Atomic Structure

Explore how scientists model matter at the atomic level, organise elements in the periodic table, and use atomic structure to explain the properties of substances.

Stage 4 SC4-PRT-01 20 Lessons 4 Checkpoints Unit Quiz

Lessons

01Matter, Particles and the Smallest Unit of an Element› 02Elements, Symbols and Representing Atoms› 03Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Revisited Through Particles› 04Why Scientists Use Models› 05From Matter Classification to Atoms — Unit Entry Synthesis› 06Inside the Atom — Protons, Neutrons and Electrons› 07Atomic Number and Mass Number› 08Isotopes — Same Element, Different Number of Neutrons› 09How Atomic Models Changed Over Time› 10Comparing Atomic Models and Their Usefulness› 11The Periodic Table as a Scientific System› 12Groups, Periods and Locating Elements› 13Metals, Non-metals and Metalloids› 14Simple Patterns in the Periodic Table› 15Using the Periodic Table to Compare Elements› 16Properties of Elements and Why They Matter› 17Uses of Elements in Everyday Life and Technology› 18Compounds and Their Uses› 19Scientific Discoveries That Changed Uses of Substances› 20Unit Synthesis and Depth Study Preparation›

Checkpoints & Assessment

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Checkpoint 1
Lessons 1–5
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Checkpoint 2
Lessons 6–10
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Checkpoint 3
Lessons 11–15
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Checkpoint 4
Lessons 16–20
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Unit Quiz
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