Covalent Bonding AQA C1 4.2 New Spec 9-1 (2018)

Outstanding pupil-led lesson including:
-Starter to ease pupils into the topic. Using the periodic table, students have to work out the number of electrons in the outer shell of various elements.
-Very well explained video on the properties of covalent bonds - good for visual learners.
-A very well structured worksheet task where pupils have to draw a dot and cross diagram, the structural formula and the chemical formula for molecules which have a single covalent bond.
-Numerous self and peer assessment opportunities.
-Brilliant worksheet task where pupils have to draw a dot and cross diagram, the structural formula and the chemical formula for molecules which have a double or triple covalent bond.
-Exciting AfL task where pupils use mini whiteboards to demonstrate their progress.
-Research task where pupils have to answer questions on the properties of covalent bonds.
-Engaging game which requires pupils to describe keywords on the board, whilst standing back to back.
-Stimulating noughts and crosses plenary.

*The paid version of this resource has differentiated worksheets for single, double and covalent bonds as well as an explanation slide on how covalent bonds form. If you liked this resource, why not try it out?