A practical investigation looking at the solubility of sugar. Simple practical involving identification of variables, data collection and practical analysis questions at the end. Could be fit into an hour lesson or perhaps a double lesson depending on how long you give students to collect data. Simple to resource - no unusual bits of kit needed.

A lesson on simple and fractional distillation - including links to relevant videos. Lesson includes quick starter questions and main written tasks linked to the combined science textbook by Pearson.

Chromatography lesson suitable for GCSE Chemistry. Can be used in conjunction with the Pearson Edexcel Combined Science book ( if your school has them), but not essential.

A lesson all about the early atmosphere of the Earth. Includes all the key theory and some activities from linked to the Pearson Combined Science textbook. AImed at grades 5-9

Got the computer room booked? Why not get your students to get a bit of independent work done while you oversee their progress. This lesson’s all about pollution problems from combustible fuels and has three stages of difficulty. Secure>Develop>Challenge. Sit back and let the learning commence!

Time for some independent study in the computer room - this worksheet covers all students need to now about the early atmosphere. Might be good for an independent HW too,

Noble gas lesson with some bonus sheets thrown in!. Aimed at the mid -top end of the spectrum.

Lesson including - starter main task and plenary. Main task links to the Pearson textbook for combined science . Also includes video links Lesson is aimed at foundation tier Lesson content… 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, Explain why diamond and carbon have these properties using correct scientific language.

Intro lesson to polymers as part of the bonding and structure unit. Starter questions and video links included. Uses the standard Edexcel combined Science textbook for some of the activities from section CC7a. Aims of the lesson are State what a polymer is State what a monomer is Explain how a polymers structure affects their properties Describe how polymers can form Link a polymers melting temperature to their physical properties

Straightforward research lesson focused on metallic bonding - includes 3 levels of challenge. Get that computer room booked! It should fill an hour lesson by the time they have all logged on.

A top notch lesson focusing on the differences between strong and weak acids a theory lesson with starter activity, theory slides and main activities. Main task uses Combined Science book from Pearson, though you could use any relevant textbook. Also includes plenary activity.

A great little lesson that covers the main bonding types or as I call them “the MIGS” - metallic/ionic/giant covalent/simple covalent, Contains starter and main activities. Main task can be linked to page 192 of the Pearson combined science textbook but could easily be adapted with whatever textbook you have

Full theory and practical for making an insoluble salt focused on the higher end grades 6-9. Some of the questions at the end link to the Pearson Combined Science text book (same questions will also be available in the GCSE Chemistry version of the book). Practical is straightforward, but make sure you do your own risk assessment for your class.

Full theory lesson on calculating concentration in g/dm3 Includes starter activity and accompanying worksheet with three tiers of questions (easy, medium hard)

A theory lesson on the electrolysis of water. Contains video links and some good visuals to explain the concept. Starter and plenary activities also included. Give it a go - it’ll save you 2 hours of planning!

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.

Full lesson including practical guidance for the sodium thiosulfate rates of reaction practical where you change the temperature to see the affect on the rate of the reaction. This lesson is aimed at a mid to high set. Prac instructions equipment checklists and sample results all included. You’re welcome!

Collision theory foundation lesson - sheets referred to link to active learn scheme if you subscribe to that and the book i s the standard Pearson textbook.

Want your students to make sure they understand the copper sulfate core practical. Why not give this review lesson a whirl? It’s free! The main activities link to the standard Pearson combined science textbook. Feel free to share it with colleagues.

Simple lesson going through the theory of respiration ( and NoT breathing!). Suitable for a low ability set