UK Curriculum · Year 5 Chemistry

Year 5 Chemistry Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A flexible learning roadmap for Year 5, with clear topic progression, one-to-one lesson pacing, and practical ways to check understanding. Lessons can be adapted to your state standards and student goals.

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Year 5 Chemistry learning map

Choose a school term, then compare a lighter weekly plan with a more intensive schedule.

1 day/week · steady pace2–3 days/week · guided practice
Unit 1 · Autumn · Sep–Dec

Foundations: Materials and everyday objects

Chemistry strand
Week1 day / wk2 days / wk3 days / wk
Week 1Materials and everyday objectsMaterials and everyday objects Worked example and vocabularyMaterials and everyday objects Guided activity Check for understanding
Week 2Key ideas: Materials and everyday objectsKey ideas: Materials and everyday objects Worked example and vocabularyKey ideas: Materials and everyday objects Guided activity Check for understanding
Week 3Guided practice: Materials and everyday objectsGuided practice: Materials and everyday objects Worked example and vocabularyGuided practice: Materials and everyday objects Guided activity Check for understanding
Week 4Review and apply: Materials and everyday objectsReview and apply: Materials and everyday objects Worked example and vocabularyReview and apply: Materials and everyday objects Guided activity Check for understanding
Unit 2 · Autumn · Sep–Dec

Investigation: Solids, liquids and gases

Chemistry strand
Week1 day / wk2 days / wk3 days / wk
Week 1Solids, liquids and gasesSolids, liquids and gases Worked example and vocabularySolids, liquids and gases Guided activity Check for understanding
Week 2Key ideas: Solids, liquids and gasesKey ideas: Solids, liquids and gases Worked example and vocabularyKey ideas: Solids, liquids and gases Guided activity Check for understanding
Week 3Guided practice: Solids, liquids and gasesGuided practice: Solids, liquids and gases Worked example and vocabularyGuided practice: Solids, liquids and gases Guided activity Check for understanding
Week 4Review and apply: Solids, liquids and gasesReview and apply: Solids, liquids and gases Worked example and vocabularyReview and apply: Solids, liquids and gases Guided activity Check for understanding
Unit 3 · Autumn · Sep–Dec

Application: Reversible and irreversible changes

Chemistry strand
Week1 day / wk2 days / wk3 days / wk
Week 1Reversible and irreversible changesReversible and irreversible changes Worked example and vocabularyReversible and irreversible changes Guided activity Check for understanding
Week 2Key ideas: Reversible and irreversible changesKey ideas: Reversible and irreversible changes Worked example and vocabularyKey ideas: Reversible and irreversible changes Guided activity Check for understanding
Week 3Guided practice: Reversible and irreversible changesGuided practice: Reversible and irreversible changes Worked example and vocabularyGuided practice: Reversible and irreversible changes Guided activity Check for understanding
Week 4Review and apply: Reversible and irreversible changesReview and apply: Reversible and irreversible changes Worked example and vocabularyReview and apply: Reversible and irreversible changes Guided activity Check for understanding
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear question to guided exploration and a check for understanding.

10 minutes

Wonder and question

Start with a real-world chemistry question and connect it to what the student already knows.

25 minutes

Explore together

Work through examples, diagrams, investigations, or writing with tutor guidance and student participation.

10 minutes

Check for mastery

Use a short practice task to identify what is secure and what should come next.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Year 5 Chemistry

Concept lessons

Short explanations of key Year 5 chemistry ideas.

Practice materials

Guided questions and independent practice matched to the weekly focus.

Applied activities

Hands-on tasks, worked examples, or text analysis to make learning stick.

Progress notes

A clear record of strengths, next steps, and topics to revisit.

Free first lesson

Build a plan for Year 5 Chemistry

Tell us where the student is up to and we’ll shape the first session around their goals, schoolwork, and preferred pace.

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