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

Unit Snapshot

22lessons
4checkpoints
1unit quiz
1NESA outcome

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