Resources
You can find collections of all of the resources included in the Atom Frenzy module below.
The nutshells can be downloaded using the following links:
The updated individual equipment instructions and complete equipment list will be completed soon. A draft equipment list can be found below:
The following PowerPoints can be used as templates to run each lesson in class. We encourage you to adapt these to your own teaching style.
AF 1.1 – Making Atoms
AF 2.1 – Introducing Molecules
AF 4.1 – Introducing Magnetic Forces
AF 4.2 – Introducing Electric Forces
AF 4.3 – Lifting Things with Static Electricity
AF 5.1 – Melting Ice
AF 5.2 – Boiling a Kettle
AF 6.1 – Dissolving Sugar
AF 7.1 & 8.1 Measuring Viscosity
The following plays and songs can be performed directly as part of the Atom Frenzy science lessons, or separately in drama or music lessons.
- Play – Atoms and Molecules
- Song – H2O Mickey Mouse Molecule: Video, Lyrics
- Song – Top 10 Atoms: Lyrics
A full list of worksheets used throughout the Atom Frenzy module can be found below:
- Worksheet – Atom Template
- Worksheet – Electic Forces
- Worksheet – Forces in Molecules
- Worksheet – Investigating Runniness
- Worksheet – Investigating Sugar Dissolving
- Worksheet – Lego Object Ideas
- Worksheet – Measuring Temperature
- Worksheet – See Think Wonder
The information regarding testing is primarily intended for teachers who are participating in our research program. If you are not participating in our research, the tests may still be useful in assessing your own students’ progress and we strongly encourage you to contact us for more information about participating.
Ensure that students have completed the Student Attitude to Science questionnaire and the Atom Frenzy knowledge Pre-test before starting Lesson 1.
Teacher note: The Post-Test contains an optional, additional question (7) that could be completed as part of the Post-Test or integrated into the Lesson 6, Sweet Water student worksheet. Student responses to this question could be combined with classroom observations of students carrying out the investigation to assess their science inquiry skills. It could also be used as the basis for a moderation exercise between classes and schools.
Three versions of the Post-Test are available.