Lesson Plan: 2C.1.02

Hamble Lesson Observation Plan
Learning About
What is the link between Lego and chemistry?
Keywords:
  • Atom (4)
  • Chemical (2)
  • Element (2)
  • Mixture (1)
  • Fixed combination (1)
  • Molecule (1)
  • Bond (1)
  • Compound (1)
Memory Anchor:
Method Precise Learning Objective Linked Question / Activity
(Designed for maximum working out)
Stepping Stones Pitstop Check
(Thinking Map)
T There are only around 100 types of atoms (elements) to make up the millions of chemicals. How many elements are there and where can we find this list?

T Atoms are the smallest part of a chemical, and can not be split chemically. What is an atom?

Bridge map Lego analogy. Model => Chemical Brick => Atom Colour => Type Tower => Molecule Single Coloured tower => Element molecule Multicoloured tower => Compound Blocks in box => mixture

T Groups of bonded atoms are called Molecules. What is a molecule?

Bridge map Lego analogy

T Elements are made up of only one type of atom. What is an element?

Bridge map Lego analogy

T Compounds are made up of more than one type of atom, in a fixed combination. What is a compound?

Bridge map Lego analogy

T A Mixture is a collection of different particles in the same place. What is a mixture?

Bridge map Lego analogy Show Air on Atomscope

A Complete drawings in AM:ECM Matrix

Links To the Big Ideas
ForcesParticlesEnergyCells