Key takeaways
An overview of the structure of the atom.
An explanation of what elements are and atomic number and mass.
A discussion of the periodic table and uses of elements.
Host: Laura studied at Royal Holloway University of London and the Open University. She is passionate about science communication and has presented talks about Exoplanets at Oxford University and Imperial College London. The Periodic table is one of the most essential topics in Science. In this class, students will gain a better understanding of the structure of an atom, atomic mass and atomic number. Students will also be guided through an explanation of what elements are, how the periodic table is structured, and the uses of some of the elements. This class is fantastic for students covering the Periodic table for the first time, or those who want a recap on the basics of the periodic table and its elements.
Related Classes: Inside Atoms, Atomic Structure, Atomic Structure of Elements, Ions and Ionic Bonding
Safeguarding reminder:The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. All of our classes are pre-recorded to remove any concerns around live participation. For reruns of our past live classes, students' webcams and microphones were disabled and only the chat history, if participation was requested, is visible.
Suitable for:
This class is suitable for all ages, especially for students in Years 7-9 or S1-S3.
Class requirements:
Students will require a laptop with internet connection to view the class. A pen and notepad will also be required during the lesson.
What to expect:
- This class will take place online via a Zoom webinar.
- For live classes, please arrive promptly. Students' cameras and microphones are disabled by default.
- For on demand classes, students will be watching a recording of a previous live class.
- Once you have signed up, you will be taken to your dashboard where you can view details of the class, and re-watch it in the future.
- Students will be sent confirmation of the class to their email address if provided.