Core practical lesson -electrolysis of copper sulfate with copper electrodes. Question references linked to Pearson Combined Science textbook,

Revision questions for electrolysis - one easier, one harder

Practical to determine the empirical formula of magnesium oxide. Basic method and results table included. Your own risk assessment should be carried out before any practical.

Reacting mass calculations - without using moles. A useful lesson for those who struggle to grasp using moles at GCSE. Perhaps a good starting point for a mid level set. Includes presentation and practice questions.

End of unit test for the Chemical calculation unit, aimed at the Gd 5-9 end - full test and mark scheme students could use to self assess it. Could easily be done in an hour if you get cracking.

Lesson introducing electrolysis principles for the higher tier. Includes starter, video links, and main activities linked to the Pearson combined Science textbook (relevant pages also available in the Chemistry version of the textbook.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Straightforward rate of reaction lesson aimed at Gd 5-9. Includes results tables analysis questions. Reaction is a simple reaction between Mg strip and acid.

Need a test with a mark scheme? This test is on groups 0, 1 and 7 of the periodic table. Students can complete on lined paper and even use the mark scheme to check their progress after completion.