Practical lesson where students can plan to find out which sample has the highest % of salt in a selection of 3 samples. Set as a challenge will require planning by students. Both basic and advanced methods given if they reach a dead end. Would be suitable for an extended lesson “100 minutes” or two singles.

Introduction to the halogens good for mid to high set. Includes a starter activity (alkali metals) to get them going then a data analysis exercise where they plot the boiling point of each halogen against its period number (print off the data from the slides and blu tac it on the walls) and then predict the properties of astatine. Also includes the theory behind hydrogen halide formation if you have time.

Simple lesson with practical for explaining displacement reactions. Focused on the foundation lesson.

Not sure how to fill that final science lesson? Why not give this marble run-fun challenge a go? Challenge your students to make the marble run that takes the longest time to drop. Basic resources that you can adapt to what’s left in your stationary cupboard.!

A lesson focused on the properties of ionic compounds and explanation of those properties. Includes a starter activity and excercises linked to Pearson combined textbook (if you have them) and an Active Learn sheet (if you subscribe to it).

Top lesson for carrying out the core practical - making copper sulfate. Full method and equipment checklist as well. Includes a starter lesson, focused on the higher end. For the extension tasks you could use the Pearson textbook.(combined science or chemistry version) WARNING: Risk Assessment must be completed before attempting this (or any practical with students)

Simple lesson about rusting and corrosion. Including guidance in how pupils can set up their own rusting experiment.

This lesson is explores the idea of electronic configuration tilted towards the higher end. Some tasks relate to Pearson’s Combined Science book and an active learn worksheet you may have access to if you subscribe to that service. Even if you don’t the lesson is well structured and you could include your own tasks.

Edexcel core practical focused on electrolysis with inert (graphite electrodes). Includes starter quiz, practical observation sheet , summary sheet and suggested further tasks ( page number relates to Pearson textbook - Combined Science, though any relevant textbook will do). Should save you some time!

A lesson all about the structure of the alcohols and how ethanol is made using the two main industrial methods. The end tasks are linked to the standard Pearson Chemistry textbook. ppt includes a variety of different video links showing how ethanol is made.

A lesson all about those lovely fuel cells and how they work. Presentation includes links to 3 separate H cell you tube videos for you to choose from. Final activities link to the standard Pearson textbook.

A great little review lesson for this topic. Helpful if you have the standard combined science textbook for one of the tasks. Includes starter. main tasks and plenary. State the 4 bonding model types Describe their properties Explain their properties Deduce unknown substances from their data Evaluate the pro’s and cons of the way the models are represented

Theory and straightforward practical linked to ores and metal extraction via reduction. In this case copper from copper oxide.

Intro lesson to the alcohols and their typical reactions State what an organic compound is Identify one from molecular pictures State their general formula State some of their uses Explain what products form when they react with sodium and oxygen Write full symbol equations for the reactions above

This is a chunky resource to help structure your students planning through a reaction time/caffeine investigation. Suitable for year 9 upwards, includes the structuring of the entire investigation including an optional part you can print out that supports lower attainers and separate slides that can be printed out for more independent learners. Obviously you can also adapt it for your students Designed to be at least 5 lessons worth of work if they’re going to do the research as well.

A lesson about Mendeleev and the development of the periodic table. Includes a starter quiz . Useful video link, questions and some research questions. A top class resource for a pretty dull topic!

Lesson on the basics of atomic structure and nomenclature. Can be adapted for all levels. Lesson includes… Starter discussion Atomic structure - key facts Recap task Explaining why atoms are neutral How to interpret mass and atomic number Application task Summary slide Spec Ref: 1.2,1.3,1.4, 1.7, 1.8

Intro lesson for year 7 to get them acquainted with the standard pieces of equipment you will find in a standard school lab.

A lovely little lesson for introducing concentration in g/dm3. The accompanying worksheet gets more challenging as they move through the questions. Calculators will be needed!

Titration practical suitable for AS students who need practice with the technique and the standard type of calculations. Results table and example calculation.