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Science at key stage 3    (Year 8)

Unit 8E: Atoms and elements

QCA

Prior learning

It is helpful if pupils:

  • understand the differences between solids, liquids and gases
  • have seen and described changes of state
  • know how models can be used to explain phenomena

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. How many different materials are there?
2. What are elements made from?
3. What are elements like?
4. Checking progress
5. How do we get all the other materials?
6. a. How can we represent the changes when new materials are made?
7. b. How can we represent the changes when new materials are made?
8. Reviewing work