Get to grips with alkanes. A theory lesson aimed at the foundation level Gd 1-5. Lots of clear diagrams and opportunity to practice of the knowledge.

Intro to the theory behind fractional distillation. Includes a challenging starter activity. Video links to relevant videos. Main class activities and an exam style question for students to get their teeth into. Enjoy!

A stand alone sheet. Students can use to research the early atmosphere. Questions get more difficult as you move through the sheet. What else do you need? Access to the internet! Or a textbook.

Introduction to the halogens good for mid to high set. Includes a starter activity (alkali metals) to get them going then a data analysis exercise where they plot the boiling point of each halogen against its period number (print off the data from the slides and blu tac it on the walls) and then predict the properties of astatine. Also includes the theory behind hydrogen halide formation if you have time.

Gp 7 halogen displacement reaction.s Includes results table you can print off. and analysis questions at the end also includes how to write word and symbol equations. Handy if you have the Pearson textbook for some extension work but not essential.

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.

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.

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.