UK Curriculum · Year 13 Chemistry · A-Level (AQA)

Year 13 Chemistry Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Year 13 A-Level Chemistry scheme of work following the AQA specification. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week, covering physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, a-Level Chemistry exam period.

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1 day/week · steady pace2–3 days/week · guided practice
September · Physical Chemistry

Year 13 Chemistry — September Lesson Plan

A-Level Chemistry (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry 1: 3.1.8 ThermodynamicsPhysical Chemistry 1: 3.1.8 ThermodynamicsPhysical Chemistry 1: 3.1.8 Thermodynamics 2: 3.1.9 Rate equations
September 2nd week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry 2: 3.1.9 Rate equationsPhysical Chemistry 2: 3.1.9 Rate equationsPhysical Chemistry 3: 3.1.10 Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems
September 3rd week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry 3: 3.1.10 Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systemsPhysical Chemistry 3: 3.1.10 Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systemsPhysical Chemistry 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & Quiz
September 4th week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & QuizPhysical Chemistry 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & QuizPhysical Chemistry Applied Practice Task
October · Physical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry

Year 13 Chemistry — October Lesson Plan

A-Level Chemistry (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 1: 3.1.11 Electrode potentials and electrochemical cellsPhysical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 1: 3.1.11 Electrode potentials and electrochemical cellsPhysical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 1: 3.1.11 Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells 2: 3.1.12 Acids and bases
October 2nd week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 2: 3.1.12 Acids and basesPhysical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 2: 3.1.12 Acids and basesPhysical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 3: 3.2.4 Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides
October 3rd week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 3: 3.2.4 Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxidesPhysical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 3: 3.2.4 Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxidesPhysical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & Quiz
October 4th week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & QuizPhysical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & QuizPhysical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry Applied Practice Task
November · Inorganic Chemistry

Year 13 Chemistry — November Lesson Plan

A-Level Chemistry (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Science)		Inorganic Chemistry 1: 3.2.5 Transition metalsInorganic Chemistry 1: 3.2.5 Transition metalsInorganic Chemistry 1: 3.2.5 Transition metals
November 2nd week
(Science)		Inorganic Chemistry 2: 3.2.6 Reactions of ions in aqueous solutionInorganic Chemistry 2: 3.2.6 Reactions of ions in aqueous solutionInorganic Chemistry 2: 3.2.6 Reactions of ions in aqueous solution
November 3rd week
(Science)		Inorganic Chemistry Continued Practice & ConsolidationInorganic Chemistry Continued Practice & ConsolidationInorganic Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & Quiz
November 4th week
(Science)		Inorganic Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & QuizInorganic Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & QuizInorganic Chemistry Applied Practice Task
December · Organic Chemistry

Year 13 Chemistry — December Lesson Plan

A-Level Chemistry (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Science)		Organic Chemistry 1: 3.3.7 Optical isomerismOrganic Chemistry 1: 3.3.7 Optical isomerismOrganic Chemistry 1: 3.3.7 Optical isomerism
December 2nd week
(Science)		Organic Chemistry 2: 3.3.8 Aldehydes and ketonesOrganic Chemistry 2: 3.3.8 Aldehydes and ketonesOrganic Chemistry 2: 3.3.8 Aldehydes and ketones
December 3rd week
(Science)		Organic Chemistry Continued Practice & ConsolidationOrganic Chemistry Continued Practice & ConsolidationOrganic Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & Quiz
December 4th week
(Science)		Organic Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & QuizOrganic Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & QuizOrganic Chemistry 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

Recall and connect

Open with prerequisite questions that connect the week’s topic to earlier AS and A-Level content.

25 minutes

Explain and apply

Develop the theory, then apply it to data analysis, calculations and extended-response questions.

10 minutes

Check for mastery

Finish with an exam-style question that shows progress towards top-grade answers.

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Resources for Year 13 Chemistry

Concept lessons

Focused lessons on each AS and A-Level specification topic.

Exam practice

A-Level style questions, timed tasks and past-paper practice matched to the plan.

Practical skills

Required practical activities, data handling and practical endorsement skills.

Progress notes

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