Noble gas theory lesson focused on lower attaining groups/foundation. Includes starter, video link and graphing activity.

Gp 7 halogen displacement reaction.s Includes results table you can print off. and analysis questions at the end also includes how to write word and symbol equations. Handy if you have the Pearson textbook for some extension work but not essential.

Introduction to the halogens good for mid to high set. Includes a starter activity (alkali metals) to get them going then a data analysis exercise where they plot the boiling point of each halogen against its period number (print off the data from the slides and blu tac it on the walls) and then predict the properties of astatine. Also includes the theory behind hydrogen halide formation if you have time.

Straightforward sheet for students to do some independent research overview the key areas of the topic.

Introduction to the halogens (group 7). Lesson aimed at the top set Gd 5-9. Graphing activity linked to boiling points.Can use as a more active lesson by placing the halogen property slides around the room so students can stretch their legs while gathering the data. Well worth showing the sublimation of iodine in this lesson as well.

Alkali metal lesson for edexcel GCSE - aimed at the higher end ad assumes you’re going to do the classic alkali water trough demo as part of the lesson. Work sheets in the ppt you can print off, Also true or false quiz and a fill in the gaps activity to finish.

Edexcel alkali metals lesson focused on grades 4-6. Classic lesson with demo of the alkali metals. All the theory and video links you need. Also an opportunity to practice word and symbol equations.

Alkali metals lesson focused on foundation tier content. Not essential but lesson refers to some pages from the standard Pearson textbook.

Straightforward lesson for foundation tier - multiple links to relevant online videos and some tasks linked to the Pearson textbook. Short and sweet!

Use this straightforward worksheet to help students research metals and why we should recycle them. Should keep them busy for a lesson,

A lesson focused on recycling metals and the product life cycle. It would be helpful if you had the Pearson Combined Sci textbook as their are some page references linked to activities.

Simple lesson based on rust and corrosion. Refers to some sheets/page refs from exploring science if you use that scheme - if not use whatever sheets you do,

Foundation lesson focused on extraction of metal from a metal oxide using reduction. In this case using carbon to extract copper from copper oxide. This is a lesson suitable for foundation tier.

Lesson based on ore extraction with a straightforward practical - reducing copper oxide with carbon. Suitable for a mid range set,

Theory and straightforward practical linked to ores and metal extraction via reduction. In this case copper from copper oxide.

A GCSE research lesson all about metal ores! Have fun!

Simple lesson with practical for explaining displacement reactions. Focused on the foundation lesson.

Displacement reaction theory lesson - presentation + practice questions. Aimed at the higher end of the GCSE ability range

Lesson focused on the displacement theory of reactions. Including a template for the classic metal/metal solution practical. Analysis questions at the end.

It’s a test, print it out, get them to write their answers on lined paper. Use the mark scheme and they can self assess it.