The Sun provides the context for learners to apply their knowledge of atomic structure 

The Sun is our star. Most stars in our galaxy, including the Sun, are 74% hydrogen, 24% helium with the other 2% being made up of other elements such as carbon, nitrogen and oxygen. 

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    Stretch and challenge, for age range 14–16

    A higher and foundation level worksheet to extend learning beyond the curriculum in the context of the Sun. Answers are found in the teacher notes.

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This Stretch and challenge resource takes learners beyond the curriculum and asks them to use their knowledge of atomic structure in the context of the Sun. Applying knowledge in different contexts builds their confidence and capability to face exam questions. A mixture of multiple-choice, short answer and long-answer questions cover the following topics:

  • isotopes of hydrogen
  • loss of electrons and combining nuclei
  • fusion reactions and heavy water
  • forming heavier elements (higher only).

Calculation questions are included to give opportunities to practise mathematical skills within this topic. The worksheets are available at foundation and higher level and as fully-editable versions, giving you the flexibility to select the questions most relevant to a particular lesson.

Also available for this topic

Knowledge check worksheets: select from foundation and higher level to assess learners’ knowledge and understanding of atomic structure at the end of a period of teaching or as revision.

Structure strip: support learners to retrieve information on the model of the atom and subatomic particles with a structure strip which helps to scaffold independent writing.

Find more Knowledge check and In context resources in our collection of Organic chemistry worksheets.

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