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.

Collision theory foundation lesson - sheets referred to link to active learn scheme if you subscribe to that and the book i s the standard Pearson textbook.

Full lesson including practical guidance for the sodium thiosulfate rates of reaction practical where you change the temperature to see the affect on the rate of the reaction. This lesson is aimed at a mid to high set. Prac instructions equipment checklists and sample results all included. You’re welcome!

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.

Simple lesson for a foundation set where they use alka seltzer tabs to measure a rate of reaction. Divide the tablets into rough quarters to save money!

Practical lesson with method, results table and analysis questions. Extension activities link to the combined science Pearson textbook if you have it. But lesson runs fine without it. Typical results included and pictorial method added to help students. Aimed at a middle set - around Gd 4-6

Classic rates of reaction practical aimed at a foundation level set. Includes starter, blank results table and straightforward method and analysis. Pearson textbook useful as a back up but not necessary to complete this useful lesson,

Lesson aimed at a low ability set studying surface area and rates of reaction. Using jelly cubes as simple way to explore the ideas in this topic. Starter, results table and class results include.

Super simple rates of reaction practical lesson for a low ability foundation set. To save cash use magnesium carbonate powder or if you can afford it - alka seltszer tablets broken up into rough quarters. Visual method availableto help students with the practical that could be printed out.

Foundation lesson for catalyst topic. Based on the Pearson/Active Learn scheme and has some tasks referenced to the combined science textbook. Plenty of straightforward tasks for a lower set to get on with. Video links as well.

Need a break from the lab? Why not book the computer room/laptop trolley and get the kids to do some independent learning? Guided worksheets that they can use in conjunction with the bbc bitesize site. Have fun!

Revise this topic with a selection of activities pupils can choose from.

% yield theory + a practical you could do with students to illustrate the principle.