Resources developed as part of a *BIG PRACTICAL*. These are designed to practice a skill - usually using a preliminary investigation - then a full investigation write up. These are tailored toward the way the new GCSE (2016 on wards) is designed to test practical skills as well as context. First lesson Resources: The pH Scale (+ppt) Practical: Test pH of everyday substances Activities order: Starter looking at the pH scale and then practical, pupils then plot the position of the substances and then questions on strength of different substances. Second Resources: Neutralisation -- Titration (+ppt) Practical: Basic titration like practical using measuring cylinders Activities order: Introduction the meaning of the term 'neutral'. Re-cap of pH from previous lesson. Practical. Word equations looking at the formation of salts. Third Resources: Making-Salts-Prac (+ppt) Practical: Forming sodium chloride salt and evaporating to form crystals Activities order: Re-cap word equations. Practical and write up and use of heating equipment specifically looking at the importance of evaporation and mixing as processes involved in the method.

This resource contains all lesson within the activate scheme of work for year 7 and 8. I use this as a tick list and includes all the assessment elements we complete after each topic. So handy to have in your planner!

Tick list for all lessons included in the kerboodle scheme including required practicals and our assessment elements. So handy to have in your planner! Included: Planner page for KS4 foundation tier Planner Page for KS4 higher tier