Noble gas theory lesson focused on lower attaining groups/foundation. Includes starter, video link and graphing activity.

Theory lesson suitable for Y12 Chemistry introduction to oxidation number and redox reactions Success criteria are… Identify the difference between oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons Define what a reducing agent/oxidising agent is. Apply the idea of oxidation numbers to unfamiliar compounds Identify oxidation or reduction using occurring in balanced symbol equations Identify oxidising and reducing agents from balanced symbol equations Deduce the type of reaction occurring due to oxidation number change

Quick starter sheet you can print off or display, recaps key vocab and simple ionic formulae.

Properties of ionic compounds lesson including practical for foundation students. Includes simple, starter activity and other activities linked to the standard combined science textbook (Pearson) .

Lesson focused on the properties of simple covalent properties for foundation tier. Book references in the lesson link to the standard Pearson textbook for combined science. Ends with a true or false quiz and also a "learning log. Starter question is also included. Success Criteria To state the properties of simple covalent molecules To be able to explain why covalent compounds have low melting and boiling points. To be able to explain why simple covalent compounds do not conduct electricity

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An intro lesson to indicators linked to acids and alkalis. This is a theory lesson related to CC8a of the combined science textbook (Pearson). Includes a starter and the main tasks get progressively more challenging. A straightforward lesson where the kids can just crack on with it and you can circulate!