Review your learners’ understanding of key ideas, words and phrases relating to atomic structure
This resource features three different versions of a worksheet on atomic structure: scaffolded, partially scaffolded and unscaffolded. Use the worksheets to identify learners’ knowledge gaps and misconceptions once you have taught this part of the curriculum. Find out more about how to use this resource or download the worksheets below.
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You will find model answers in the teacher guidance.
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Curriculum topics
These worksheets cover the following topics:
- subatomic particles, charge, mass and where they are found in the atom
- atomic (proton) number, mass number from the periodic table
- identifying the number of protons, neutrons and electrons of an atom using the periodic table
- placing electrons into shells (first 20 elements only)
- electronic configuration.
If learners successfully answer questions on these topics, they can attempt the extension question. This requires learners to use information to complete a table identifying the number of protons, electrons and neutrons in a range of elements.
How to use this resource
The worksheets can be used in a variety of ways:
- To assess learners’ knowledge at the beginning or end of a period of teaching. Match the level of the worksheet to the support needs of the learners.
- To assess knowledge during a period of teaching once learners have completed the relevant topic.
- As part of revision.
- As a refresher exercise for teachers or non-subject specialists.
Scaffolding
Three levels of support, provide options depending on the diverse support needs of learners. An editable version of each worksheet provides further opportunities to adapt the resources to meet individual learning needs. There is also scope to increase the level of the worksheets used, as learners progress through their curriculum.
Independent learning and metacognition
The ‘What do I understand?’ page is common to all worksheets. Learners are encouraged to develop independent learning skills and can use their reflection as a guide for revision. The feedback will also help you to identify areas where a whole class needs attention.
Answers
The teacher guidance provides model answers for all questions, plus guidance on learners’ common misconceptions. Learners can use the model answers to peer or self-assess.
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Atomic structure RML student not scaffolded
Handout | PDF, Size 0.37 mbAtomic structure RML student partially scaffolded
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Handout | PDF, Size 0.47 mbAtomic structure RML student not scaffolded
Editable handout | Word, Size 0.3 mbAtomic structure RML student partially scaffolded
Editable handout | Word, Size 0.28 mbAtomic structure RML student scaffolded
Editable handout | Word, Size 0.3 mbAtomic structure RML teacher
Editable handout | Word, Size 0.39 mb
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