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Year 10 Chemistry Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Year 10 GCSE Chemistry scheme of work following the AQA specification. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week, covering atomic structure and the periodic table, bonding, structure and the properties of matter, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes and energy changes.

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September · Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

Year 10 Chemistry — September Lesson Plan

GCSE Chemistry (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Science)		Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table 1: Atoms, elements and compoundsAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table 1: Atoms, elements and compounds 2: MixturesAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table 1: Atoms, elements and compounds 2: Mixtures
September 2nd week
(Science)		Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table 2: MixturesAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table 3: Development of the model of the atomAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table 3: Development of the model of the atom 4: Relative electrical charges of subatomic particles
September 3rd week
(Science)		Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table 3: Development of the model of the atomAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table 4: Relative electrical charges of subatomic particlesAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
September 4th week
(Science)		Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table 4: Relative electrical charges of subatomic particles 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table Applied Practice Task
October · Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

Year 10 Chemistry — October Lesson Plan

GCSE Chemistry (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Science)		Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table 1: Electronic structureAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table 1: Electronic structure 2: The periodic tableAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table 1: Electronic structure 2: The periodic table
October 2nd week
(Science)		Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table 2: The periodic tableAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table 3: Development of the periodic tableAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table 3: Development of the periodic table 4: Metals and non-metals
October 3rd week
(Science)		Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table 3: Development of the periodic tableAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table 4: Metals and non-metalsAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
October 4th week
(Science)		Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table 4: Metals and non-metals 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table Applied Practice Task
November · Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table & Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter

Year 10 Chemistry — November Lesson Plan

GCSE Chemistry (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Science)		Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table & Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 1: Group 7Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table & Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 1: Group 7 2: Properties of transition metalsAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table & Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 1: Group 7 2: Properties of transition metals
November 2nd week
(Science)		Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table & Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 2: Properties of transition metalsAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table & Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 3: Chemical bonds: ionic, covalent and metallicAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table & Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 3: Chemical bonds: ionic, covalent and metallic 4: Ionic bonding
November 3rd week
(Science)		Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table & Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 3: Chemical bonds: ionic, covalent and metallicAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table & Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 4: Ionic bondingAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table & Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
November 4th week
(Science)		Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table & Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 4: Ionic bonding 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table & Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizAtomic Structure and the Periodic Table & Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter Applied Practice Task
December · Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter

Year 10 Chemistry — December Lesson Plan

GCSE Chemistry (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Science)		Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 1: Metallic bondingBonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 1: Metallic bonding 2: The three states of matterBonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 1: Metallic bonding 2: The three states of matter
December 2nd week
(Science)		Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 2: The three states of matterBonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 3: State symbolsBonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 3: State symbols 4: Properties of ionic compounds
December 3rd week
(Science)		Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 3: State symbolsBonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 4: Properties of ionic compoundsBonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
December 4th week
(Science)		Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 4: Properties of ionic compounds 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizBonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizBonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter 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 10 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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