
Fully editable C5.1 The Reactivity Series lesson for AQA GCSE Chemistry (Triple & Combined Science).
Introduce or review the reactivity of metals through engaging PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval practice, and exam-style questions—all precisely aligned with 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 structure, reasoning, and use of scientific vocabulary.
What’s Included:
Editable PowerPoint (clear explanations, metal reaction hierarchy & examples).
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 sheet for every activity.
Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant feedback aligned with AQA mark-scheme standards.
Topics Covered (C5.1 The Reactivity Series):
Definition and ordering of metal reactivity.
Reactions of metals with oxygen, water, and acids.
Observation and pattern recognition in metal reactions.
The reactivity series from potassium to gold.
Displacement reactions using metal oxides and salts.
The role of hydrogen and carbon in the reactivity series.
Practical applications: extraction of metals by reduction.
Exam-style reasoning and comparison questions.
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 confident understanding of reactivity trends.
Differentiated: scaffolded tasks and Higher-tier challenges included.
Engaging & practical: connects theory to experiments and real-world use.
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).
Category: Secondary > Science > Chemistry > GCSE > Metals and Reactivity
Tags: AQA GCSE Chemistry, C5.1 The Reactivity Series, Reactivity of Metals, Displacement Reactions, Extraction of Metals, Redox Reactions, GCSE Chemistry Lessons, Exam Practice, AI Marking, PlanetReynolds
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