Unit at a glance
4 lessons, 180 minutes of teaching
Scheme of work
The lessons in order
| Ref | Lesson pack | Structure | Worksheet | Quiz | Lab tab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.1 | Alkanes Alkanes are the backbone of crude oil and the fuels made from it. | Anticipation / Reaction Guide | 6 Q, 13 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 1 |
| 14.1 | Free radical substitution Alkanes ignore most reagents, but shine ultraviolet light on methane and chlorine and they react explosively. | Cooperative Concept Mapping | 6 Q, 13 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 2 |
| 14.2 | Alkenes The second bond in a C=C is a weak, exposed π bond. | Rally Robin | 6 Q, 14 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 3, tab 5 |
| 14.2 | Electrophilic addition The π electrons of an alkene attract electron-poor species. | Mix-Pair-Share | 6 Q, 14 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 4 |
Each pack holds the plan, worksheet and quiz for its lesson. Teach the rows in order; the lab tabs match the student lessons.
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