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Which subject	Chemistry
What topic	Periodic table
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Periodic Table

Subject

Chemistry

Topic

Periodic Table

Grade/Age Group

Any Grade (Suitable for multiple levels)

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Understand the structure of the periodic table.
• Identify key groups and periods in the periodic table.
• Explain the significance of the periodic table in chemistry.
• Recognise and describe the properties of various elements.

Materials

• Projector and screen
• Printed copies of the periodic table for each student
• Whiteboard and markers
• Interactive periodic table software or website (optional)
• Homework assignment sheets

National Curriculum Compliance

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum by introducing students to the foundational concepts of chemistry with a focus on the organization of elements and their properties.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce the periodic table. Explain its purpose and significance in chemistry.
2	Structure of the Table	10 mins	Discuss groups (columns) and periods (rows). Highlight special groups (alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, etc.).
3	Interactive Activity	8 mins	Students use printed periodic tables to identify and categorize elements based on their properties (e.g., metals, nonmetals, metalloids).
4	Key Properties	5 mins	Go over the key characteristics of different groups and how these properties affect element behavior.
5	Recap and Q&A	2 mins	Summarize main points and allow time for students to ask questions about the periodic table.
6	Homework Assignment	0 mins	Distribute the homework assignment related to identification and classification of elements. Provide a due date without requirement for presentations.

Homework Assignment

• Complete a worksheet that includes questions on the periodic table's structure and a section where students must categorize a list of elements based on their position in the table.

Assessment

• The homework will be collected and reviewed by the teacher to ensure understanding without requiring student presentations in class.

Additional Notes

• Encourage students to use additional resources, such as textbooks or online databases, to enhance their understanding of the periodic table.

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