All Atoms and bonds articles
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CPDHow to teach atomic structure at 14–16
Strengthen your students’ grasp of the atom and electronic configurations with these models and strategies
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ResourceCovalent bonding | Developing understanding | 14–16 years
Develop learners’ understanding of the size and shape of covalent structures by interpreting a range of diagrams and models
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ResourceIonic bonding | Developing understanding | 14–16 years
Develop learners’ understanding of ionic lattices through comparing 2D and 3D representations
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ResourceMetallic bonding | Developing understanding | 14–16
Develop learners’ sub-microscopic understanding by interpreting a range of models used to represent metallic structure and metal ions
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ResourceCarbon allotropes | Developing understanding | 14–16
Encourage learners to think about how different structures of carbon are represented and what this means at the sub-microscopic level
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NewsHelp learners understand and compare the Bohr and electron cloud models
Make the abstract nature of atomic theory more concrete with these evidence-informed teaching tips
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ResourceCarbon allotropes | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years
Use these worksheets to get learners thinking about carbon allotropes at different levels, from sub-microscopic structures to macroscopic properties
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ResourceCovalent bonding | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years
Use these worksheets to develop learners’ understanding of covalent bonding, including symbolic models and how macroscopic properties relate to the type of bonding
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ResourceMetallic bonding | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years
Use these worksheets to develop learners’ understanding of metallic bonding, including symbols and diagrams and how macroscopic properties relate to the type of bonding
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ResourceIonic bonding | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years
Use these worksheets to develop learners’ understanding of ionic structures and bonding, including symbols and diagrams and how macroscopic properties are related to bonding
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NewsNew method grows larger diamonds
Use this real-world context when teaching about giant covalent structures
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ResourceRepresenting elements and compounds | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years
Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of worksheets offering three levels of support
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ResourceParticle diagrams | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Support learners to describe and evaluate the particle model for solids, liquids and gases with this writing activity
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ResourceAtoms and ions | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Support learners to recall and write about ion formation and factors that affect it
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ResourceStructure of the atom | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Support learners to recall and write about the properties of subatomic particles and the structure of an atom
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Ideas5 ways to successfully teach structure and bonding at 14–16
Strengthen students’ grasp of the abstract so they master this tricky topic and effectively tackle exam questions
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ResourceMetallic bonding | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Describe the metallic bonding model and explain how this leads to particular properties in metals, with this scaffolded writing activity
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ResourceCovalent bonding | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Understand covalent bonding diagrams and their limitations, with this scaffolded writing activity
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ResourceIonic bonding | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Understand the models and diagrams used to represent ionic bonding and their limitations, with this scaffolded writing activity
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ResourceAllotropes of carbon | Structure strip | 14–16 years
Support learners to retrieve information on the structure and bonding in different forms of carbon, with this scaffolded writing activity