Intro lesson to polymers as part of the bonding and structure unit. Starter questions and video links included. Uses the standard Edexcel combined Science textbook for some of the activities from section CC7a. Aims of the lesson are State what a polymer is State what a monomer is Explain how a polymers structure affects their properties Describe how polymers can form Link a polymers melting temperature to their physical properties

An end of unit test aimed at the mid range grade target group, with mark scheme. Based on the chemical calculations unit that is in both combined and separate science qualifications

An intro lesson into solubility including a starter, practical, results sheet and analysis questions to finish off the practical. Lesson suitable for a 50-60 minute lesson. Aimed at grades 4-6 - but could be adapted up or down to suit a different class. Suitable for GCSE Chemistry or GCSE Combined Science (Chemistry)

Lesson focused on calculating gas volumes/limiting reagents principle with a suggested practical with Mg and acid . Blank results table and “dummy” results included for analysis if you run out of time.

Revision lesson on the main themes in the chemical calculation topic. Use of the Pearson combined textbook would be handy as there are some page references that relate to it, but you could use whatever textbook you have and adapt it.

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).

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

An intro into atomic structure for a low attaining to middle ability group. Includes video links and specific questions and print outs. The relevant part of your textbook will be needed to help students with the answers. Includes some sheets you can print out to help scaffold learners.

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.

An excellent lesson that takes you through the basics of a titration and how to collect data from it. Includes method, blank data tables and relevant questions + the theory that goes a long with the reaction.

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!

Edexcel flames and photometry lesson including results tables and the theory you need. Some questions at the end relate to the Pearson Chem textbook which students can also tackle if you have tat textbook.

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.

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)

Lesson on the properties of simple molecular compounds for Edexcel.Includes starter, new info, video links and some relevant questions linked to the main Pearson Edexcel Combined Science textbook for GCSE Science (CC7a section)

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.

A lesson covering how the “Bohr” model used at GCSE was developed. Looking at the progress through Dalton, J J Thomson, Rutherford and Niels Bohr. Includes links to relevant videos. Specific questions are also included. A textbook or revision guide would be a good accessory to this lesson. Designed for a 50 or 60 minute lesson.

A lesson for lower attaining pupils to help them predict states of matter given melting and boiling points for different substances. The main activity involves students deciding whether certain substances will be solid liquid or gas on the different planets of the solar system. This could be a desk-bound actovity or you could print the imahes of the planets and their average temperatures and students could circulate the room to complete the activity. Suitable for mid-low attaining GCSE group or a sparky KS3 group.

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

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.!