Covalent Bonding | AQA C1 4.2 | New Spec 9-1 (2018)

Outstanding pupil-led lesson including:
-Starter to ease pupils into the topic. Using the periodic table, students have to work out the number of electrons in the outer shell of various elements.
-Very well explained video on the properties of covalent bonds - good for visual learners.
-Engaging Think-Pair-Share task where pupils discuss how two elements can achieve a full outer shell.
-A very well structured worksheet task where pupils have to draw a dot and cross diagram, the structural formula and the chemical formula for molecules which have a single covalent bond.
-Differentiated worksheets for high, low and mid ability pupils.
-Numerous self and peer assessment opportunities.
-Answers slide with every activity.
-Brilliant differentiated worksheet task where pupils have to draw a dot and cross diagram, the structural formula and the chemical formula for molecules which have a double or triple covalent bond.
-Exciting AfL task where pupils use mini whiteboards to demonstrate their progress.
-Research task where pupils have to answer questions on the properties of covalent bonds.
-Engaging game which requires pupils to describe keywords on the board, whilst standing back to back.
-Stimulating noughts and crosses plenary.