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Misconceptions
Students’ ideas about the particulate nature of matter | Beyond appearances
A summary of key challenges and misconceptions as young learners form ideas based on the particle model
Ideas
Boost younger students’ grasp of atomic structure
How to go beyond the simplistic when teaching this topic at 11–14, to help students achieve success at 14–16
CPD article
States of matter and particle theory
Progressing from macroscopic to the microscopic world of the particle
Course
Particle and atomic models | Self-led course
Strengthen your subject knowledge and discover teaching strategies to develop your learners’ understanding of the particle model and atomic structure

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Class experiment
Experiments with particles | Classic chemistry experiments | 11–14 years
Use common classroom items to explore physical states and how materials interact in these three practical investigations

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Particle model | Key terms support | 11–14
Language support pack for particle model, with key terms list, accessible glossary, Frayer models and unscrambling definitions
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Particle model | Structured talk | 11–14 years
In this speaking and listening task learners work together to build word bridges, building and sharing understanding by applying the particle model
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Particle model | Reading comprehension | 11–14 years
Use this reading comprehension based on a real science research news story to develop literacy skills and confidence