Covalent bonding | Structure strip | 14–16 years

Structure strips are glued into the margin of an exercise book. They are divided into sections containing prompts, the size suggests how much learners should write. Learners write their answers next to the sections, in full sentences. When the learners have finished using the structure strip they should have an A4-page-size set of notes and examples. The writing process helps students reflect on their understanding, formulate new ideas and make links between ideas in new ways. 

The activity supports learners studying GCSE courses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, for the Junior Cycle in the Republic of Ireland and National 5 in Scotland.