This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Organic Chemistry’ SoW. Firstly, pupils will need to complete a ‘True or False’ activity on carbohydrates, they will then be shown how polysaccharides are made from monosaccharides via a condensation reaction, as an example of a natural polymer. Pupils will also be provided with information on the structure of starch and glycogen ad how this relates to the function of these two polymers. Another example of a natural polymer are polypeptides/proteins which are made up of the monomers - amino acids. Again, pupils will be shown how a condensation reaction occurs to link together many amino acids molecules in a long polypeptide chain. Pupils will now complete a ‘Quick Check’ task to test their knowledge of what they learned so far this lesson, the answers to the questions will be provided in the PowerPoint for students to assess their own work. The next part of the lesson will focus on DNA as a natural polymer. Firstly, pupils will need to order the structures given in order of size - DNA, gene, chromosome, nucleus, cell. Next, pupils will watch a video on the structure and function of DNA and will need to answer a set of questions. This work can then be self-assessed using the answers provided in the PowerPoint. A diagram is then shown highlighting some of the key structural features of a double-helix DNA molecule, which pupils need to know and remember. The final task is a ‘Quick Check’ activity on the structure & function of DNA, students will need to answer the questions in their books and then peer or self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. The plenary task is for pupils to write three quiz questions for pupils to test their peers knowledge of the topic learned in the lesson today. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)

PowerPoint and task cards aimed at a KS3 class (initially planned for Year 9) to complete a poster, written assignment and a model for a specific area of Science to present in a Science Fair. For each of the task cards a detailed list of requirements for each part of the project is included, with ideas for extension work to earn more points and homework ideas as well. I used this resource straight after my students had completed their end of year test as a fun and engaging activity, when complete pupils presented their projects to the class and I awarded certificates for best written assignment, best poster, best model and best overall project.

This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Chemical changes, electrolysis and energy changes’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience Students will firstly be shown a set of images, students will have to decide which are examples of an alkali/base and which are examples of acids. Next, students will watch a video on acids/alkalis and will need to answer a set of questions, after which they can self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. The next part of the lesson focuses on pH, students are firstly reminded of the importance of the pH scale and will then need to complete an investigation to identify the pH of different substances. Students can use the practical sheet provided to complete this task, including the results table to record their results. The next part of the lesson looks at the difference between concentrated and dilute solutions, in terms of particles and in terms of risk/hazards when handling concentrated acids. Students will then need to summarise what they have learned with a fill-in-the-blank task, this work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The final part of the lesson pupils will focus on the difference between strong and weak acids in terms of ionisation. Students will also look at how pH values are related to the concentration of H+ ions, students will need to copy and complete a table to show the concentration of H+ ions per mol dm3 for each pH value, this work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The plenary task is a ‘Pick a plenary’ task - pupils will need to either write a twitter message to summarise what they have learnt or write 5 quiz questions on the topics studied in the lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)

This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Chemical changes, electrolysis and energy changes’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The first task is a recap on the differences between endothermic and exothermic reactions, students will need to complete a fill-in-the blank task which can then be self-assessed using the answers provided. Next, students are introduced to reaction profiles with a diagram to demonstrate what is happening during an exothermic chemical reaction. Students will then be asked to use mini-whiteboards to draw a reaction profile for an endothermic reaction, they can check their ideas using the answer provided in the PowerPoint. The next slide shows the reaction profiles for both an endothermic and exothermic reaction, as well as an explanation of the energy changes which take place during these types of reaction. Pupils can take notes from this slide, including sketching a diagram of the two reaction profiles. The next task is for pupils to complete is a progress check to assess their understanding of what they have learned so far, once complete pupils can self-assess or peer-assess their work using the answers provided. Next, pupils will watch a video on activation energy, they will need to answer a set of questions using the information provided in the video. Pupils can self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided in the PowerPoint. The next part of the lesson focuses on bond breaking/making and bond energies. Firstly, students are shown (using a diagram to demonstrate) what happens, in terms of energy changes, when bonds are broken or when bonds form during a chemical reaction. Students can then summarise what they have learnt so far by completing a fill-in-the-blank task, this task can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Lastly, students are introduced to bond energies and are shown how to calculate the energy change for a chemical reaction using a worked example. Students will then need to complete a worksheet on bond energy calculations. The mark scheme for the worksheet is included in the PowerPoint for pupils to self-assess or peer-assess their work. The plenary task requires pupils to identify a WWW and EBI from the lesson, listing what went well/what they have fully understood and what they could do better next time. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)

This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Structure & Bonding’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins with a description of the new field of nanoscience and the types of industries where this may be important. Pupils are then given a set of questions which they must complete using a video, once the students have answered the questions they can assess their work using the mark scheme provided. Pupils will now focus on the importance of surface are to volume ratio when considering nanoparticles, students will calculate the surface area to volume ratio of a cube that is 100cm x 100cm, 10cm x 10cm and 1cm x 1cm. By doing this they can see that the smaller the particle the higher the surface area to volume ratio, this is an important property in nanoparticles - particularly for their use as catalysts. Students are then asked to prove that the same applies for a cube that is 10m x 10m and 0.1cm x 0.1cm. All work from these tasks can be self or peer assessed using the answers provided in the PowerPoint presentation. The next part of the lesson is a task for pupils to consider the application of nanotechnology, pupils will each be given a card of information describing one application of nanoparticles. They will need to walk around the room and discuss the applications with each other to complete a table in their books. The last task is for pupils to consider the potential risks involved with the uses of nanoparticles in everyday products, students should think > pair > share their ideas about how the industries using nanoparticles might be posing risks to people and the environment. Once the class has discussed these potential risks you can outline some examples using the PowerPoint presentation. The plenary is for pupils to pick a task, either write a twitter message or summarise what they learnt in the lesson in three sentences. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)

This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Chemical changes and electrolysis’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins with a definition of a salt and an introduction into chemical reactions between acids and metals to make a salt. Students are shown which salts form from using certain acids and will then need to complete a set of word equations, this work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme included in the PowerPoint. Students will then need to complete a set word equations for a set of reactions between metals and acid, including the balanced symbol equations with state symbols. Students can either peer or self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. The next part of the lesson focuses on ionic equations, students are asked to write the ionic half equations for the reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid. Once students have completed this task, the answer as well as an explanation is included in the PowerPoint so pupils can check their own work. Now students are given a set of chemical reactions, for each one they will need to write the ionic half-equations. This work can also be self-assessed using the mark scheme included. To summarise this section of the lesson students will need to complete a fill-in-the-blank task. The second half of the lesson, pupils will look at the reactions between an acid and a base and be shown how to generate the formulae of salts given the names of the metal or base and the acid. To check their understanding, pupils are now asked to complete a ‘quick check’ task, a set of questions on what they have learnt so far. This work can be self-assessed using the answers provided. Finally, pupils are shown examples of chemical reactions between an acid and a alkali and acid and carbonates. Pupils will need to answer questions about these two types of reactions, work which can be self-assessed using the mark schemes included. The plenary task is a ‘Silent 5’ task, pupils will need to write an account of what they have learned in the lesson today, including details of what they have understood well and what they would like to spend more time on. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)

This lesson is designed for the Activate KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 C1.1 ’Particles & their Behaviour’ For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This lesson begins with an introduction to the process of diffusion, spraying perfume particles in the air is used as an example. Students are shown, by way of a particle diagram, how particles spread from an area of higher concentration to a lower concentration. Students are now asked to ‘copy and complete’ a paragraph to define the process of diffusion, this task can be assessed using the answers provided. Next, students will need to sketch diagrams demonstrating the various stages of diffusion, and will need to match the correct statements to the correct diagrams. This work can be then be self or peer assessed using the mark scheme provided. The next part of the lesson looks at factors that affect diffusion, students are firstly asked to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas on the factors which might affect the rate of diffusion. After students have fed back into class discussion, the answers are revealed for students to note down in their books. They will then look more closely at the effect of temperature on the rate of diffusion by watching a video and then summarising what they have learned by completing a fill-in-the-blank task. Two other factors which affect the rate of diffusion are particle size and state of matter. Students are shown a diagram and given an explanation for how particle size affects the rate of diffusion - the heavier the particle the slower it is to diffuse. Students are then asked to consider whether particles will diffuse more quickly in the gaseous state, compared to liquid or solid state. Their answers can be discussed in pairs before feeding back to the class, the answers can then be revealed using the mark scheme provided. Lastly, students will need to explain, in terms of particles, why a solid is unable to undergo diffusion whereas a gas and a liquid are able to. The plenary activity requires students to write down 3 facts and 3 key words from the lesson and pose one question to test their peers on what they have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)

This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the C2 1.1 unit on ‘The Periodic Table’ For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This lesson begins with an introduction to the Periodic Table, students will be shown a diagram of the Periodic Table and will be asked to identify whether they think certain elements are metals or non-metals, or even semi-metals (metalloids). This task can the be checked and assessed against the answers provided on the PowerPoint. Next, students will be given part of a table of information on the properties of metals compared to non-metals. They will need to walk around the room and trade information with others in order to successfully complete their own table. Once this task has been completed, students can self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. Students are now shown a diagram of an iron roof and a copper roof and how this can change over time, students are asked to think about what is happening in these picture & try to identify the chemical reaction. After a short class discussion, the answers to the questions will then be revealed. Students will then be told that non-metals react in a similar way with oxygen, they will then be shown 4 incomplete word equations for the reaction of different non-metals with oxygen. Students will need to complete this equation, this task can the self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The last activity is a true or false activity, students will need to identify whether the statements about metals/non-metals are true or false. This task can the be marked using the mark scheme provided. The plenary task is an exit card, students will need to write down three key words, one fact and a question to test their peers on what they have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)

This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Atomic Structure & Periodic Table' SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins with a reminder of what a mixture is and a list of key words related to this topics, pupils are asked to think > pair > share ideas about the definition of these key words. After a class discussion pupils are asked to link these terms, with examples, to the correct definition. Once finished they can self-assess this work. Pupils will then watch a video about different separation techniques and will be required to answer questions whilst watching, after this work is self-assess pupils will explore these methods further by completing a table of information using posters around the room. The final activity is a practical to show how chromatography works, pupils will complete this practical (should only take 10-15 minutes) and then will be introduced to Rf values, they can use this calculation to work out the Rf values of the dyes they have separated during the practical. The plenary task is for pupils to summarise what they have learnt during the lesson by using as many key words from the key word list as possible. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)

This lesson is designed for the Activate KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 C1.1 Module on ‘Particles & Their Behaviour’. For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This lesson begins with an introduction to particles, describing the differences between materials which are made up of just one type of particle - a substance - and those that are made up of different particles - a mixture. Students are also introduced to the idea of properties of a substance as a description of the way in which a substance looks like and behaves. Students will then carry out a ‘Copy and Complete’ task where they will fill in the blanks to outline what they have learned about particles so far this lesson. This task can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided on the PowerPoint presentation. Students are now introduced to the three states of matter - solid, liquid and gas. Students will firstly watch a video, using which they will need answer a set of questions about the arrangement of particles in a solid, liquid and a gas. The answers to this task are included in the PowerPoint for students to self-assess their work once it is complete. Next, students will draw a summary table into their books and will be given a card sort, students will need to sort the statements into the correct part of their table to describe the properties of solids/liquids/gases. The mark scheme for this task is included on the PowerPoint presentation, it can be used for pupils to self-assess their work. Lastly, students are given another set of statements describing the properties of solids/liquids/gases. Students need to draw a Venn diagram into their books and will need to sort the statements into the Venn diagram, this task can be marked and corrected once complete. The plenary task requires students to unscramble a set of anagrams, each anagram is a key word learned from this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)

This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Chemical changes, electrolysis and energy changes’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience Pupils will firstly need to brainstorm ideas about the uses of aluminium, they can discuss their ideas with their partners and complete a mind map in their books. Some examples can then be revealed using the PowerPoint slide and pupils can check how many they got right, filling in any they may have missed. Pupils will then watch a video on the extraction of aluminium, students will need to answer a set of questions using the information provided in the video. Their work can be self-assessed using the answers provided. Students will then need to summarise what they have learnt so far by completing a fill-in-the-blank task, students can check their work agaisnt the mark scheme provided. Next, students will be given a diagram of the electrolysis of aluminium oxide, pupils will need to complete this diagram by selecting the correct captions from a list provided on the board. Students can then check their work against the answers provided in the PowerPoint. The next task is a progress check, students will need to answer questions to assess their knowledge of what they have learnt so far this lesson. Pupils can then self or peer-assess their work using the answers provided. The plenary task is a 3-2-1 task, pupils will need to write 3 facts, 2 key words and one question to assess their peers knowledge of the topics covered this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)

This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Rates of Reaction’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson begins with a ‘Think > Pair > Share’ task whereby students need to consider what it means for a reaction to be in ‘equilibrium’ . After a class discussion, the definition of a reversible reaction (in a closed system) to be at equilibrium is revealed to the class, which they can note down in their books. This is further explained using a set of diagrams to depict what happens to the concentration of reactants and products during the course of a reversible reaction. Students can sketch a graph into their book to show how the equilibrium of a reversible reaction is reached. The next task focuses on ‘Le Chatelier’s Principle’, students are firstly introduced to the idea that the equilibrium of a reversible reaction can be altered by changing the conditions of that reaction, i.e. an increase in temperature. Students will then be shown a set of demonstrations (video links included) for each they will need to note down their observations, identify the conditions which are changing and match the correct reaction to the correct word equation. Pupils will complete a worksheet for this task, which will be assessed using the mark scheme provided. For the next part of the lesson, students will watch a video on the effect of pressure on equilibrium and answer a set of questions. These questions can be self-assessed using the answers provided on the PowerPoint. Students will now ‘Think > Pair > Share’ the effect of an increase in temperature on the equilibrium of a reversible reaction, the answer is then revealed to pupils using an example. Pupils will now complete a ‘Quick Check’ task where they will be required to answer a set of questions about the reversible reactions and the effect of altering conditions on dynamic equilibrium. Pupils can self-assess their work using the answers provided on the PowerPoint. Finally, students will need to complete a summary sheet on the effect of pressure and temperature on the equilibrium of a reversible reactions, students can self assess their work using the answers provided. The plenary task requires pupils to write down three sentences to summarise what they have learnt in today’s lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)

This homework activity is designed for the KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 C1.2 Module on ‘Elements, Atoms & Compounds’ For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This activity contains a set of differentiated questions, it also includes additional extra challenge tasks for higher ability students to complete. This worksheet could be used as a homework or as an extension/revision activity in class. I have included a comprehensive mark scheme for teacher or self-assessment of the work, there are also details of grade boundaries which I use to RAG pupils work, a full explanation of how I do this is included. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know @swift_science_education or swift.education.uk@gmail.com, any feedback would be appreciated :)

This homework activity is designed for the KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 8 B2.1 Module on ‘Reactions with Metals’ For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This activity contains a set of differentiated questions, it also includes additional extra challenge tasks for higher ability students to complete. This worksheet could be used as a homework or as an extension/revision activity in class. I have included a comprehensive mark scheme for teacher or self-assessment of the work, there are also details of grade boundaries which I use to RAG pupils work, a full explanation of how I do this is included. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know @swift_science_education or swift.education.uk@gmail.com, any feedback would be appreciated :)

This homework activity is designed for the KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 8 B2.1 Module on ‘Separation Techniques’ For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This activity contains a set of differentiated questions, it also includes additional extra challenge tasks for higher ability students to complete. This worksheet could be used as a homework or as an extension/revision activity in class. I have included a comprehensive mark scheme for teacher or self-assessment of the work, there are also details of grade boundaries which I use to RAG pupils work, a full explanation of how I do this is included. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know @swift_science_education or swift.education.uk@gmail.com, any feedback would be appreciated :)