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.

Full theory lesson on calculating concentration in g/dm3 Includes starter activity and accompanying worksheet with three tiers of questions (easy, medium hard)

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.

A theory lesson on the electrolysis of water. Contains video links and some good visuals to explain the concept. Starter and plenary activities also included. Give it a go - it’ll save you 2 hours of planning!

Edexcel core practical focused on electrolysis with inert (graphite electrodes). Includes starter quiz, practical observation sheet , summary sheet and suggested further tasks ( page number relates to Pearson textbook - Combined Science, though any relevant textbook will do). Should save you some time!

Theory and straightforward practical linked to ores and metal extraction via reduction. In this case copper from copper oxide.

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,

Foundation lesson focused on extraction of metal from a metal oxide using reduction. In this case using carbon to extract copper from copper oxide. This is a lesson suitable for foundation tier.

Simple lesson based on rust and corrosion. Refers to some sheets/page refs from exploring science if you use that scheme - if not use whatever sheets you do,

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.