Lesson Plan: 2C.1.02


LESSON PLAN
Teacher Subject Period Date Year Ability LSA/Other Support
Science

Context and
Landmark
Assessment		 2C.1.02
Landmark Assessment: Progress Observation Opportunity
Remember to have high expectations
Lesson Title: Today we are learning about
What is the link between Lego and chemistry?
Remember to check for PROGRESS
Focus on Knowledge, Skills and Understanding
Success Criteria: You will show your learning by...
  1. There are only around 100 types of atoms (elements) to make up the millions of chemicals.
  2. Atoms are the smallest part of a chemical, and can not be split chemically.
  3. Groups of bonded atoms are called Molecules.
  4. Elements are made up of only one type of atom.
  5. Compounds are made up of more than one type of atom, in a fixed combination.
  6. A Mixture is a collection of different particles in the same place.
  7. Complete drawings in AM:ECM Matrix
Think about how you can match the needs of ALL students
Keywords:
  • Atom (4)
  • Chemical (2)
  • Element (2)
  • Mixture (1)
  • Fixed combination (1)
  • Molecule (1)
  • Bond (1)
  • Compound (1)
Links: Literacy, Numeracy, SMSC, British values
Memory Anchor:

AFL/Key Questions:
  1. How many elements are there and where can we find this list?
    There are only around 100 types of atoms (elements) to make up the millions of chemicals.
  2. What is an atom?
    Atom is the smallest part of an element.
  3. What is a molecule?
    Molecules are atoms that are bonded together.
  4. What is an element?
    A chemical made up of only one type of atom.
  5. What is a compound?
    Compounds are made up of more than one type of atom, in a fixed combination.
  6. What is a mixture?
    A Mixture is a collection of different particles in the same place.
Identify questions for high, middle, low and identify questioning techniques- Challenge questions

Learning Phases/Episodes
Think about how you can match the needs of ALL students
Differentiation: AGT, SEND, LLL, Disadvantaged
Remember to check for PROGRESS
Starter Activity Differentiation and Challenge question/task
  • Students to copy and complete the keywords.
  • Teacher reveals missing letters; Students correct mistakes;
  • Discuss the scientific meanings of the words.
  • Students to write down the definitions of the most important / new keywords.
  • Discuss the 'Memory Anchor'.
    • What does it show?
    • How does it relate to the what we are learning about today (title)?
Think about PACE – Develop, consolidate and deepen knowledge, skills and understanding
Teacher or Student lead? Differentiation and Challenge question/task
Progress Check Extension
Remember to give time to apply knowledge, skills and understanding
Teacher or Student lead? Differentiation and Challenge question/task
Progress Check Extension

Teacher or Student lead? Differentiation and Challenge question/task
Progress Check Extension

Teacher or Student lead? Differentiation and Challenge question/task
Progress Check Extension


Plenary Differentiation and Challenge question/task
  • Students to answer the 'Key Questions' with learning partners.
Progress Check
  • Teacher to reveal and discuss the answers to the questions.
 Extension
  • What have learnt about the 'Big Ideas' today?

Homework Differentiation and Challenge question/task