UK Curriculum · Year 12 Chemistry · AS-Level (AQA)

Year 12 Chemistry Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Year 12 AS-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.

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Year 12 Chemistry learning map

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

Year 12 Chemistry — September Lesson Plan

AS-Level Chemistry (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry 1: 3.1.1 Atomic structurePhysical Chemistry 1: 3.1.1 Atomic structurePhysical Chemistry 1: 3.1.1 Atomic structure
September 2nd week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry 2: 3.1.2 Amount of substancePhysical Chemistry 2: 3.1.2 Amount of substancePhysical Chemistry 2: 3.1.2 Amount of substance
September 3rd week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry Continued Practice & ConsolidationPhysical Chemistry Continued Practice & ConsolidationPhysical Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & Quiz
September 4th week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & QuizPhysical Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & QuizPhysical Chemistry Applied Practice Task
October · Physical Chemistry

Year 12 Chemistry — October Lesson Plan

AS-Level Chemistry (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry 1: 3.1.3 BondingPhysical Chemistry 1: 3.1.3 BondingPhysical Chemistry 1: 3.1.3 Bonding
October 2nd week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry 2: 3.1.4 EnergeticsPhysical Chemistry 2: 3.1.4 EnergeticsPhysical Chemistry 2: 3.1.4 Energetics
October 3rd week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry Continued Practice & ConsolidationPhysical Chemistry Continued Practice & ConsolidationPhysical Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & Quiz
October 4th week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & QuizPhysical Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & QuizPhysical Chemistry Applied Practice Task
November · Physical Chemistry

Year 12 Chemistry — November Lesson Plan

AS-Level Chemistry (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry 1: 3.1.5 KineticsPhysical Chemistry 1: 3.1.5 KineticsPhysical Chemistry 1: 3.1.5 Kinetics
November 2nd week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry 2: 3.1.6 Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier's principle and KcPhysical Chemistry 2: 3.1.6 Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier's principle and KcPhysical Chemistry 2: 3.1.6 Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier's principle and Kc
November 3rd week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry Continued Practice & ConsolidationPhysical Chemistry Continued Practice & ConsolidationPhysical Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & Quiz
November 4th week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & QuizPhysical Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & QuizPhysical Chemistry Applied Practice Task
December · Physical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry

Year 12 Chemistry — December Lesson Plan

AS-Level Chemistry (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 1: 3.1.7 Oxidation, reduction and redox equationsPhysical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 1: 3.1.7 Oxidation, reduction and redox equationsPhysical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 1: 3.1.7 Oxidation, reduction and redox equations
December 2nd week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 2: 3.2.1 PeriodicityPhysical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 2: 3.2.1 PeriodicityPhysical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 2: 3.2.1 Periodicity
December 3rd week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry Continued Practice & ConsolidationPhysical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry Continued Practice & ConsolidationPhysical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & Quiz
December 4th week
(Science)		Physical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & QuizPhysical Chemistry & Inorganic Chemistry 3: Concept Review 4: Lab Activity & QuizPhysical Chemistry & Inorganic 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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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

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

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