Graphite - Structure and Properties GCSE

A GCSE lesson on the structure and properties of graphite, from the unit on giant covalent molecules.
This lesson was designed for a lower ability year 9 class, and was made to build resilience in answering exam questions.

The resource contains:

1. A ‘5 in 5’ style starter
2. A brief retrieval practice
3. Direct instruction on the structure of graphite
4. Quick checkpoints using exam questions
5. A ‘fill in the blanks’ activity on the structure of graphite
6. Direct instruction on the properties of graphite
7. Teacher modelled responses to exam questions around the properties of graphite
8. A student worksheet used to develop exam technique
9. Exam questions for student independent practice
10. Mark schemes and model answers