C3 - THE MOLE

C 4 Chemistry The Mole (C 4 Quantitative Chemistry)

Full Lesson: Power Point, Worksheet & SOL

This is a fully resourced, high-quality 1-hour Chemistry lesson introducing The Mole, designed to meet C 4 Quantitative Chemistry requirements.
The lesson is carefully structured, cognitively informed, and suitable for inspection-ready teaching, supporting all learners while providing clear stretch and challenge.

Included

Complete Power Point lesson (clear structure, visuals, )
Differentiated practice worksheet (Ar vs Mr, rearranging equations, challenge & extension)
Student-friendly answers
SOL / Lesson Plan (Intent, Implementation, Impact)
6-mark WRITING task with mark scheme and model answer
Exit ticket linked directly to lesson learning objectives

Lesson Focus

Students learn to:

Understand the mole as a counting unit

State and interpret Avogadro constant

Calculate moles and mass using Ar and Mr

Explain calculations using accurate scientific vocabulary

Pedagogical Strengths

This lesson explicitly embeds:

Retrieval practice & spaced learning

Dual coding & chunked explanations

Frequent checks for understanding

Misconception-led teaching (confidence tracker)

collaborative discussion

(self-assessment, DIRT, model answers)

Stretch & challenge built in throughout

Lesson Structure

Do Now retrieval (with push challenge)

Clear learning objectives & success criteria

Chunked teacher input with CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING after each segment

Misconception confidence tracker

scientific discussion

Scaffolded worksheet practice

6-mark extended response with self-marking

Multiple-choice exit ticket linked to each LO