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.

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.

Displacement reaction theory lesson - presentation + practice questions. Aimed at the higher end of the GCSE ability range

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,

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.

Edexcel alkali metals lesson focused on grades 4-6. Classic lesson with demo of the alkali metals. All the theory and video links you need. Also an opportunity to practice word and symbol equations.

Introduction to the halogens (group 7). Lesson aimed at the top set Gd 5-9. Graphing activity linked to boiling points.Can use as a more active lesson by placing the halogen property slides around the room so students can stretch their legs while gathering the data. Well worth showing the sublimation of iodine in this lesson as well.

Alkali metals lesson focused on foundation tier content. Not essential but lesson refers to some pages from the standard Pearson textbook.

Straightforward rate of reaction lesson aimed at Gd 5-9. Includes results tables analysis questions. Reaction is a simple reaction between Mg strip and acid.

Need a test with a mark scheme? This test is on groups 0, 1 and 7 of the periodic table. Students can complete on lined paper and even use the mark scheme to check their progress after completion.

Rates of reaction lesson focused on surface area v rates with marble chips and HCl. Blank results table included.

Core practical lesson showing the relationship between temperature and the rate of reaction. Full lesson with method, analysis and typical results if your students run out of time (they usually do!).

Introduction for rates of reaction section aimed as a Gd 4-7 set. Includes a suggested practical with results table that you can print out. As well as analysis questions for students to answer.

Intro lesson to rates of reaction based on the Edexcel spec. Links with a CC14a from the Pearson textbook if you use it. Lesson is aimed at foundation students and contains as simple practical to carry out with a print out for pupils to collect their results.