This fully resourced lesson introduces new students to the Bunsen burner. It is designed for Year 7 students and covers the following topics:
The parts of the Bunsen burner
How to light the Bunsen burner
How to adjust the flame
The different flame settings
The safety precautions that must be taken when using the Bunsen burner
 
Aimed at a mixed ability class. 
 
Lesson contains (24 slides): 
Teacher and technician notes: These notes provide detailed instructions on how to deliver the lesson, as well as safety information for using the Bunsen burner.
Information sheets and worksheets: These resources provide students with additional information on the Bunsen burner and how to use it safely.
Discussion points: These points can be used to stimulate discussion about the Bunsen burner and its uses in science.
Information slides: These slides provide students with essential information about the Bunsen burner, including its parts, how to light it, and how to adjust the flame.
Activities: These activities help students to practice using the Bunsen burner and to learn about its different flame settings.
Experiments using the Bunsen burner: These experiments give students the opportunity to use the Bunsen burner.
Demonstrate understanding task: This task allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the Bunsen burner and how to use it safely.
 
This lesson is the third and final lesson that introduces new students to lab safety. The other lessons in the series cover:
Lab safety 
Equipment and making measurements 
 
While primarily designed for UK students with British English spellings and vocabulary, the core content and activities can be easily adapted to suit the needs of students in other countries with similar educational systems.