Lesson on the properties of simple molecular compounds for Edexcel.Includes starter, new info, video links and some relevant questions linked to the main Pearson Edexcel Combined Science textbook for GCSE Science (CC7a section)

Straightforward practical where you can use “waxy” acids available in many school labs e.g steric acid to find out there melting points and compare them to their carbon chain length. In this practical I use lauric, steric ans palmitic acid tn this practical, You must carry out your OWN risk assessment before using with pupils. “Active learn” sheet cc7a sheet is handy for this but not essential

Excellent lesson on metallic bonding. Focused on foundation learners. Includes starter, video links and main tasks linked to the main Pearson combined science textbook P190. Could be adapted to use with other textbooks easily.

Lesson covering the properties of the maon allotropes of carbon - linked to the Pearson combined science textbook “cc7b”, but it could be easily adapted to whatever textbook you have. Includes starters, video links main activities linked to the textbook and exam practice at the end. Plenty to keep them busy! Success criteria Describe what a giant covalent structure is State what an allotrope is State some uses for diamond and graphite Describe the properties of diamond, graphite, graphene and C60 (fullerenes) Explain why diamond and carbon have these properties using correct scientific language.

Super simple lesson to introduce covalent bonding to a foundation set. Lots of diagrams to guide them and printable slides that they can fill in. Starter and plenary activity also included

Introduction to covalent bonding suitable for the higher end students, includes a starter question linked to ions. Using teh periodic tableto predict whether a formula will be covalent. Covalent dot and cross practice questions. Success criteria… State what a covalent bond is and how many electrons it contains. Independently draw a covalent bond for hydrogen and a group 7 molecule Being able to draw a covalent compound using a 2 different elements combined for example H2O/ CO2

A resource that can be printed on A4 or A3 to summarise the basics of positive and negative ion formation. Students can either complete with or without a textbook depending on their confidence.

Basic research task where students can answer 6 questions about metal properties and metallic bonding and adding it to a cube “net” to make their own revision cube. Good Friday afternoon task! Use either the internet or textbooks to find the answers to the questions.

Bonding and structure quick fire quizsheet/ revision checklist. Covering the main themes in bonding and structure - print out and off they go! Textbook/revision guide or internet access could be provided if they need more support. Great for independent revision. Covers - Ionic bonding Ionic Lattices Simple Molecules Allotropes of carbon Metallic bonding

A lesson focusing on constructing the correct word/symbol equations when a metal oxide reacts with one of the 3 main acids - nitric, sulfuric. hydrochloric - also includes a starter activity that teaches students to spot an acid/bas just by looking at the formula. Extension task included - linked to Pearson Combined Sci book if you have them (though rest of the lesson can be taught without further resources.

Revision activities linked to bonding abd structure. They are “naked knowledge” organisers - 3 A4 sheets, 1 on metallic bonding, 1 on ionic bonding part 1 and ionic bonding part 2. Page references link to Pearson’s combined science textbook but you could adapt to whichever textbook you use.

Straightforward safety lesson which would be great for a lower ability class. Quick discussion on safety scenarios they can then go around the room collecting information about the different hazard symbols (print off and put stick around the room). At the end of the ppt there is a more advanced version (longer sentences) that could be used fore a more able group. Lab safety if from an old spotlight science book - you could swap with whatever scheme you use.

Note: your own risk assessment must be carried out before trying this practical with students. This practical lesson is a step by step way to make a soluble salt (in this case sodium chloride). Includes equipment checklist and method as well as theory behind the method and questions at the end of the lesson

A lesson focused on metal carbonate / acid reactions. Theory, practical and analysis questions included. Aimed at grades 4-6. Your own risk assessment must be done!

A challenging topic for some so this lesson has been scaffolded to start with word equations (acid + metal hydroxides (alkalis) and move towards symbol equations for the fast workers. Also includes some starter questions and some true or false questions at the end to finish off.

An excellent lesson that takes you through the basics of a titration and how to collect data from it. Includes method, blank data tables and relevant questions + the theory that goes a long with the reaction.

Core practical looking at how ph changes when you add a powdered base (calcium hydroxide) to an acid (HCl) in this case. Your own risk assessment must be done for this lesson

A beefy lesson which will probably tale a double session for most classes as it incorporates the theory behind the word and symbol equations as well as information for a full practical session with analysis questions to finish. Your own risk assessment must be carried out for the practical.

A lesson focused on acid/metal reactions both word equations and symbol equations. Plenty of practice activities for students to have a go at. Includes a starter activity and a tricky final question.

Acid and metal theory and practical lesson for a mid level set. Make sure you do your own risk assessment 1st!