Atoms and Radiation

Lesson Aim

  • Reviewing and reinforcing the concept of the atom
  • Reinforcing Atomic Decay and Radiation
  • Creating a website in Webplus

Starter

Review the structure of an atom, the periodic table and Radiation

Main Task

Your task is to create a revision website for students to cover Atomic theory and Radiation

Your website must include the following:

  • Structure of a atom
  • Particles which make up an atom (Protons, Neutrons and Electrons)
  • Explanation of Atomic Number and  Mass Number
  • Periodic table and groups of the periodic table
  • Unstable atoms and atomic decay
  • Types and properties of different Radiation
  • Half-life
  • Harms and Benefits of Radiation

Plenary

Review lesson

Introduction to Databases

Lesson Aim

  • Learn key database terms
  • Create a Database in Access
  • Add Data to a database

Main Task

Create a table in  Access to store data about customers of a video library.

Ensure you create a Key field and and you use appropriate data types and Field sizes

Add 10 records to your database

ALT task

ICT Fun

Year 9 – Gamemaker Task

Lesson Aim

  • To produce marketing material for their Gamemaker game
  • To ensure that material is aimed at suitable audience

Starter

 

Main

Your task is to produce a cd cover for your game in either X-Box or Playstation format.
Ensure that you use the correct page dimensions for the CD Cover.

Extension

Create a Flyer to advertise your game.

Plenary

Ask your neighbour to view your cover and suggest possible improvements

Democracy Day

Starter

Which uk political party am I

Main

Party Leaders Task

Can you split in to groups of 4

Your task is to create a presentation about 1 of the major political parties in the UK.

The presentation should include the following slides:

  • Title slide
  • History of the party
  • Famous former party members or leaders
  • Current leader
  • Current policies

Plenary

You will have to make your presentation to the rest of the class