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Year 11 Chemistry Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Year 11 GCSE Chemistry scheme of work following the AQA specification. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week, covering the rate and extent of chemical change, organic chemistry and chemical analysis, chemistry of the atmosphere, using resources and the GCSE Chemistry exam period.

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Year 11 Chemistry learning map

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1 day/week · steady pace2–3 days/week · guided practice
September · The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change

Year 11 Chemistry — September Lesson Plan

GCSE Chemistry (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Science)		The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change 1: Calculating rates of reactionsThe Rate and Extent of Chemical Change 1: Calculating rates of reactions 2: Factors affecting rates of reactionThe Rate and Extent of Chemical Change 1: Calculating rates of reactions 2: Factors affecting rates of reaction
September 2nd week
(Science)		The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change 2: Factors affecting rates of reactionThe Rate and Extent of Chemical Change 3: Collision theory and activation energyThe Rate and Extent of Chemical Change 3: Collision theory and activation energy 4: Catalysts
September 3rd week
(Science)		The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change 3: Collision theory and activation energyThe Rate and Extent of Chemical Change 4: CatalystsThe Rate and Extent of Chemical Change 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
September 4th week
(Science)		The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change 4: Catalysts 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizThe Rate and Extent of Chemical Change 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizThe Rate and Extent of Chemical Change Applied Practice Task
October · The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change & Organic Chemistry

Year 11 Chemistry — October Lesson Plan

GCSE Chemistry (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Science)		The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change & Organic Chemistry 1: Effect of changing concentrationThe Rate and Extent of Chemical Change & Organic Chemistry 1: Effect of changing concentration 2: Effect of temperature changes on equilibriumThe Rate and Extent of Chemical Change & Organic Chemistry 1: Effect of changing concentration 2: Effect of temperature changes on equilibrium
October 2nd week
(Science)		The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change & Organic Chemistry 2: Effect of temperature changes on equilibriumThe Rate and Extent of Chemical Change & Organic Chemistry 3: Effect of pressure changes on equilibriumThe Rate and Extent of Chemical Change & Organic Chemistry 3: Effect of pressure changes on equilibrium 4: Crude oil, hydrocarbons and alkanes
October 3rd week
(Science)		The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change & Organic Chemistry 3: Effect of pressure changes on equilibriumThe Rate and Extent of Chemical Change & Organic Chemistry 4: Crude oil, hydrocarbons and alkanesThe Rate and Extent of Chemical Change & Organic Chemistry 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
October 4th week
(Science)		The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change & Organic Chemistry 4: Crude oil, hydrocarbons and alkanes 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizThe Rate and Extent of Chemical Change & Organic Chemistry 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizThe Rate and Extent of Chemical Change & Organic Chemistry Applied Practice Task
November · Organic Chemistry

Year 11 Chemistry — November Lesson Plan

GCSE Chemistry (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Science)		Organic Chemistry 1: Reactions of alkenesOrganic Chemistry 1: Reactions of alkenes 2: AlcoholsOrganic Chemistry 1: Reactions of alkenes 2: Alcohols
November 2nd week
(Science)		Organic Chemistry 2: AlcoholsOrganic Chemistry 3: Carboxylic acidsOrganic Chemistry 3: Carboxylic acids 4: Addition polymerisation
November 3rd week
(Science)		Organic Chemistry 3: Carboxylic acidsOrganic Chemistry 4: Addition polymerisationOrganic Chemistry 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
November 4th week
(Science)		Organic Chemistry 4: Addition polymerisation 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizOrganic Chemistry 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizOrganic Chemistry Applied Practice Task
December · Chemical Analysis

Year 11 Chemistry — December Lesson Plan

GCSE Chemistry (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Science)		Chemical Analysis 1: Pure substancesChemical Analysis 1: Pure substances 2: FormulationsChemical Analysis 1: Pure substances 2: Formulations
December 2nd week
(Science)		Chemical Analysis 2: FormulationsChemical Analysis 3: ChromatographyChemical Analysis 3: Chromatography 4: Test for hydrogen
December 3rd week
(Science)		Chemical Analysis 3: ChromatographyChemical Analysis 4: Test for hydrogenChemical Analysis 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
December 4th week
(Science)		Chemical Analysis 4: Test for hydrogen 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizChemical Analysis 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizChemical Analysis Applied Practice Task
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Retrieve and diagnose

Open with exam-style recall questions that check prior knowledge for the week’s GCSE topic.

25 minutes

Explain and practise

Work through the content, required practicals and calculations, then practise GCSE questions with feedback.

10 minutes

Check for mastery

Finish with a short timed task that shows progress towards GCSE exam standard.

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Resources for Year 11 Chemistry

Concept lessons

Focused lessons on each GCSE specification topic.

Exam practice

Exam-style questions, six-mark answers and timed tasks matched to the plan.

Required practicals

Method, variables, apparatus and data analysis for every required practical.

Progress notes

Detailed feedback on answers and exam technique, with clear next steps.

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