
Fully editable C5.3 Extracting Metals lesson for AQA GCSE Chemistry (Triple & Combined Science).
Guide students through how metals are extracted from their ores using clear PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval practice, and exam-style questions—all precisely aligned to the AQA specification and ready to teach immediately.
Includes Free AI Long-Answer Marking , where students can submit extended-response questions online and receive instant, AQA-aligned feedback to improve reasoning, structure, and scientific explanation.
What’s Included:
Editable PowerPoint (step-by-step visuals of extraction processes & equations).
Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier).
Exam-style questions with mark schemes & model answers.
Retrieval starter, AfL checkpoints, and exit ticket.
Homework / revision quiz (ready to print or upload).
Comprehensive answer sheets for every activity.
Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant, detailed feedback aligned to AQA mark schemes.
Topics Covered (C5.3 Extracting Metals):
Definition of an ore and examples of metal ores.
Reduction and oxidation in metal extraction.
Extracting metals by reduction with carbon and position in the reactivity series.
Why electrolysis is needed for highly reactive metals.
Word & symbol equations for reduction reactions.
Environmental impact of mining and processing metals.
Recycling and sustainability of metal resources.
Exam-style reasoning and calculation tasks.
Why Teachers Love This Lesson:
No-prep, no-stress: ready to teach instantly.
Curriculum-true: written precisely for AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462 & 8464).
Exam-success focus: builds clear understanding of redox and extraction processes.
Differentiated: includes scaffolded support and higher-tier challenges.
Real-world relevance: connects chemistry to industry and sustainability.
Format:
PPTX slides | DOCX/PDF worksheets & assessments | Fully editable | Print-friendly
Spec & Tiers:
AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) & AQA Combined Science Trilogy (8464)
Suitable for Foundation and Higher tiers (clearly signposted).
Recommended TES Category & Tags:
Category: Secondary > Science > Chemistry > GCSE > Rates and Reactivity
AQA GCSE Chemistry
C5.3 Extracting Metals
Reactivity Series
Reduction and Oxidation
Electrolysis
Metals and Ores
Recycling and Sustainability
Combined Science Trilogy
Exam Practice
AI Marking
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