Category: Science

The Scientific Method

Lesson aim

  • Understand what the scientific method is
  • Explain the term hypothesis

Starter

Starter presentation

Main

Your task is to create a presentation in powerpoint with an explanation of the following statements:

Remember to give examples of each

  • Hypothesis
  • Variable
  • Independent Variables
  • Dependent Variables
  • Control group
  • Constants
  • Experimental Design Diagram

 

Science – The periodic Table

Lesson Aim

  • Know that atoms are formed by Electrons, Protons and Neutrons
  • Know what the atomic number and mass numbers represent

periodic-table

Starter

Discuss what elements are and what they are made of.

Main

Create a presentation in powerpoint showing the structure of the first 20 elements in the periodic table.  Each slide must have the name, atomic symbol, atomic number and mass number of an elemant and a diagram of the electron layout.

Extension

Research what is meant by the following terms and write a brief explanation for each:

  • Isotope
  • Radioactive Decay
  • Half-life

 

Plenary

Review learning through questioning.