Calculating Mr - lots of relevant examples and some extra sheets you can print off to help students scaffold their work. feel free to share and adapt

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)

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

Nice easy lesson to keep the students busy in the week leading up to xmas. A simple challenge using standard lab equipment. Can they use their scientific skills to work out the correct volume of water needed to make Santa’s “perfect cuppa”.

A recap lesson to remind YR12 lessons the basics of covalent bonding, so you can then move onto more complex ideas found at A level

A lesson all about the early atmosphere of the Earth. Includes all the key theory and some activities from linked to the Pearson Combined Science textbook. AImed at grades 5-9

Catalyst lesson for a foundation set. Includes a simple practical where you can compare the effectiveness of catalysts by measuring “height of bubbles”. Refer to CLEAPSS for all practicals you plan before you carry out with students.

Time for some independent study in the computer room - this worksheet covers all students need to now about the early atmosphere. Might be good for an independent HW too,

Lesson focused on the properties of simple covalent properties for foundation tier. Book references in the lesson link to the standard Pearson textbook for combined science. Ends with a true or false quiz and also a "learning log. Starter question is also included. Success Criteria To state the properties of simple covalent molecules To be able to explain why covalent compounds have low melting and boiling points. To be able to explain why simple covalent compounds do not conduct electricity

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

Excellent lesson on metallic bonding. Focused on foundation learners. Includes starter, video links and main tasks linked to the main Pearson combined science textbook P190. Could be adapted to use with other textbooks easily.

Lesson including - starter main task and plenary. Main task links to the Pearson textbook for combined science . Also includes video links Lesson is aimed at foundation tier Lesson content… Describe what a giant covalent structure is State what an allotrope is State some uses for diamond and graphite Describe the properties of diamond, graphite, Explain why diamond and carbon have these properties using correct scientific language.

A great little lesson that covers the main bonding types or as I call them “the MIGS” - metallic/ionic/giant covalent/simple covalent, Contains starter and main activities. Main task can be linked to page 192 of the Pearson combined science textbook but could easily be adapted with whatever textbook you have

Full theory and practical for making an insoluble salt focused on the higher end grades 6-9. Some of the questions at the end link to the Pearson Combined Science text book (same questions will also be available in the GCSE Chemistry version of the book). Practical is straightforward, but make sure you do your own risk assessment for your class.

A tip top lesson on the theory behind the electrolysis of solutions for Edexcel GCSE Chemistry/Chem combined Science. Has question references to Pearson Edexcel textbook. This lesson will hopefully go some way to giving your evening back!

Reacting mass calculations - without using moles. A useful lesson for those who struggle to grasp using moles at GCSE. Perhaps a good starting point for a mid level set. Includes presentation and practice questions.

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

Rates of reaction lesson focused on surface area v rates with marble chips and HCl. Blank results table included.

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!