I am a High School and Sixth Form Chemistry teacher teaching Science to GCSE and Chemistry to A Level. My GCSE resources generally follow the new AQA (9-1) specification, differentiated for foundation and higher students at trilogy and separate science levels. My Key Stage 3 resources are suited to mixed ability groups and are designed to be dyslexia friendly with bold coloured text boxes and bright diagrams.
Please give me your opinion and review downloaded resources!
I am a High School and Sixth Form Chemistry teacher teaching Science to GCSE and Chemistry to A Level. My GCSE resources generally follow the new AQA (9-1) specification, differentiated for foundation and higher students at trilogy and separate science levels. My Key Stage 3 resources are suited to mixed ability groups and are designed to be dyslexia friendly with bold coloured text boxes and bright diagrams.
Please give me your opinion and review downloaded resources!
Blood Vessel Worksheet
Included:
Artery worksheet and answer sheet
Vein worksheet and answer sheet
Capillary worksheet and answer sheet
The worksheets focus on the structure of the blood vessels, the functions, the blood pressure and how they compare to one another. Each blood vessel worksheet includes a label task, quick multiple choice questions and a key questions section.
All worksheets are in A4, set up in PowerPoint and are completely editable.
Simple, effective label and match up resource!
Included for this EAR activity:
Label worksheet (in both A4 and A5)
Match up worksheet (in both A4 and A5)
Answer sheets
This resource provides two worksheets for teaching the ear. The first is a simple label task where students fill in the label boxes, whilst the second is a match up activity where students draw lines to link the part of the ear to the description/role. The resource focuses on the seven main parts of the ear (please see the preview).
Both worksheets are available in A4 and A5 format as PowerPoint and PDF documents to support easy printing.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing and please view the preview for greater insight into the resource. Thank you!
LEGO Task Cards STEM Build
Included 40 cards:
12 short build task cards (easier with image of the build)
28 long build task cards (children build from their imagination)
Playing with LEGO helps build focus, concentration, fine motor skills and spatial awareness. A common STEM ‘go to’, these LEGO cards encourage structured play and support creative problem solving skills.
The cards are A4 PDF and print ready (8 cards per side or A4 - 5 pages in total).
Thanks - Science House
This great set of resources is ideal for high school chemistry. Included within the set:
-Step by step ionic bonding activity
An introduction to ionic bonding through the simple example of lithium fluoride. Answer sheet included.
-Identifying ions activity
Students draw on knowledge of electronic configuration to draw atoms and their subsequent ions.
Answer sheet included.
-Question card activity
Four classic question cards on drawing electronic configuration in ionic bonds, aided by predawn empty electron shells.
Answer sheet included.
I have used this set of three resources in an ionic bonding lesson for three years in a row now to much success. They work really well as a trio, building up student understanding over the course of the lesson.
Chemical Bonding Spin Wheel Revision Resource
This resource encompasses 12 key questions from the chemical bonding unit. These are questions selected as they occur regularly and are classically challenging for students to answer. The resource is based around ionic, simple covalent, giant covalent and metallic bonding, with a selection of questions from each bonding type.
Example questions from the spin wheel resource:
Which types of elements undergo covalent bonding?
Why do simple covalent substances have a low boiling point?
Describe how positive and negative ions are held together
Also included in the resource is a full answer set. There is also an instructions sheet, with helpful guidance on using the spin wheel as a revision tool, student answer sheet and a ‘tick and repeat sheet’. This encourages the student to revisit the spin wheel to revise the key questions until they reach the ‘know it’ level.
Very simple preparation: Print the sheets (set up in A4 PDF). The students can then cut out the pin wheel for themselves and push a pen or pencil through the middle for the wheel to spin around. I found clamp stands to be a useful alternative.
This Cootie Catcher Resource is a fun way to learn about food chains.
Included are questions on:
Key words: Carnivore, herbivore, omnivore, producer, consumer, predator, prey, apex predator and trophic level
Examples to represent the keywords with bitesize questions
Also Included . . .
A ‘how to fold’ instructions sheet
A ‘how to play’ instructions sheet
It is simple to use and very effective at getting key points across to students. The cootie catcher is also a brilliant form of peer assessment and student interaction as they can test each other on the key points.
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The World Around Us Flash Card Activity
Included in this resource >> 40 spatial awareness flash cards which encourage students to observe the space they are in, take in key details and memorize features of their environment.
This SEL resource aids in observation skills, as well as supporting the use of descriptive language. The aim of the activity is for children to become more aware of the world around them.
The flash card set can be used on a 1:1 basis with a child who needs specific support in this area, or it can be used in small groups as a treasure hunt style activity.
Bold, bright and print ready!
American spellings may be used in this resource.
Atomic Structure Spin Wheel Revision Resource
This resource encompasses 12 key questions from the atomic structure unit. These are questions selected as they occur regularly and are classically challenging for students to answer. The resource is based around the charges, weights and locations of subatomic particles in the atom.
Example questions from the spin wheel resource:
Describe the mass of an electron compared to a proton
What do atoms become when they gain or lose electrons?
What is the charge of a proton?
Also included in the resource is a full answer set. There is also an instructions sheet, with helpful guidance on using the spin wheel as a revision tool, student answer sheet and a ‘tick and repeat sheet’. This encourages the student to revisit the spin wheel to revise the key questions until they reach the ‘know it’ level.
Very simple preparation: Print the sheets (set up in A4 PDF). The students can then cut out the pin wheel for themselves and push a pen or pencil through the middle for the wheel to spin around. I found clamp stands to be a useful alternative.
Wind Energy Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts i.e. wind turbine structure, energy conversions and key terms. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas. The apply question revolves around students identifying advantages and disadvantages of wind turbines.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great resource for students studying wind energy for the first time or revising the topic.
Atoms, Elements and Compounds
AQA GCSE Chemistry 9-1 (1.1.1 on the specification)
Define an element and a compound
Describe what the periodic table is
Explain how compounds can be formed
This resource is a PowerPoint to support teaching Atoms, Elements and Compounds.
Included in the resource:
Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics
Starter slide with opening question
Information slides on elements and compounds to support teaching
Plenary questions slides to consolidate learning
This brilliant resource includes:
8 task cards
ANSWER sheets for all task cards
The 8 task cards include questions on drawing stereoisomers, identifying chiral carbons, using organic chemistry keywords and depicting the difference between R and S stereoisomers.
Catalysts and Catalytic Converters Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With example reaction equations and observations, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through writing in-depth explanations and writing a reaction equation.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge of catalysts and catalytic converters.
Mole Calculations Spin Wheel Revision Resource
This resource encompasses 12 key questions from ‘The Mole Concept’ unit. These are questions selected as they occur regularly and are classically challenging for students to answer. The resource is based around relative formula mass, moles and masses and volume and concentration calculations.
Example questions from the spin wheel resource:
What is the relative formula mass of water?
How many grams of MgO are there in 0.5 moles?
What is the concentration of 5dm3 of acid which is 10 moles?
Also included in the resource is a full answer set. There is also an instructions sheet, with helpful guidance on using the spin wheel as a revision tool, student answer sheet and a ‘tick and repeat sheet’. This encourages the student to revisit the spin wheel to revise the key questions until they reach the ‘know it’ level.
Very simple preparation: Print the sheets (set up in A4 PDF). The students can then cut out the pin wheel for themselves and push a pen or pencil through the middle for the wheel to spin around. I found clamp stands to be a useful alternative.
IVF Fertility Treatment Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive.
Includes: IVF treatment overview and the process, advantages and disadvantages and associated ethical issues.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge of IVF. Students will be required to be aware of terms such as ‘sperm’ and ‘embryo’ prior to completing this activity.
The resource includes a completely editable version so you can adjust the resource for your students if required.
This great resource includes 10 task sheets, each with a different hydrocarbon cracking question. Students answer each of the 10 sheets by giving the missing product name and displayed formula.
Also included are answer sheets covering all questions on the task sheets.
Bold, simple and to the point - an interesting way to teach cracking!
Plant and Animal Cells Spin Wheel Revision Resource
This resource encompasses 12 key questions from the cell unit unit. These are questions selected as they occur regularly and are classically challenging for students to answer. The resource is based around plant and animal cell components, component functions and locations in the cell.
Example questions from the spin wheel resource:
Which cell components are specific to only plant cells?
Which cell component is linked to respiration?
What is the role of the nucleus?
Also included in the resource is a full answer set. There is also an instructions sheet, with helpful guidance on using the spin wheel as a revision tool, student answer sheet and a ‘tick and repeat sheet’. This encourages the student to revisit the spin wheel to revise the key questions until they reach the ‘know it’ level.
Very simple preparation: Print the sheets (set up in A4 PDF). The students can then cut out the pin wheel for themselves and push a pen or pencil through the middle for the wheel to spin around. I found clamp stands to be a useful alternative.
Virus Diagram Worksheets
Included in this resource:
Worksheet 1 -
Label a spherical virus
Writing a definition for a virus
How viruses are treated
How viruses reproduce
Explain viral load
Worksheet 2 -
Label a complex virus
Give 3 examples of viruses
Why viruses are not classed as living
Comparison between viruses and bacteria
Comprehensive ANSWERS are included for both worksheets. This is a 4 page resource (2 worksheets and 2 answer sheets). All documents included are completely editable and print ready, saved in an A4 format.
Great to be used as:
Homework
Revision activity
Summary task
There may be some American spellings in this resource.
Stem Cells Human and Plant Activity Worksheets
This resource can be used for:
An introductory/summary task
Homework
Independent work
Revision task
Finisher activity
Research task
Included in this resource are two stem cell worksheets:
Stem cells in humans (including embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells, along with stem cell research)
Stem cells in plants (including meristems, specialized plant cells, cloning and genetic engineering)
The worksheets focus on the key features of stem cells in humans and plants, providing a concise overview of the topic.
Both worksheets are completely editable and A4 in size. Comprehensive answer sheets are provided for both worksheets (can be used for teacher or student use).
American spellings are used in this resource.
Many thanks - Science House
Puberty Reading Passage Activity
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive.
Includes: key definitions, the impact of hormones on puberty, changes in boys and changes in girls.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, compare and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the compare and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge of puberty and the changes which occur.
The resource includes a completely editable version so you can adjust the resource for your students if required.
American English spellings are used in this resource.
Respiratory System Spin Wheel Revision Resource
This resource encompasses 12 key questions from the cell unit unit. These are questions selected as they occur regularly and are classically challenging for students to answer. The resource is based around the organs and their functions in the respiratory system as well as gas exchange.
Example questions from the spin wheel resource:
What is the name of the process by which oxygen enters the blood?
What are the small air sacs in the lungs called?
Which muscle facilitates inhaling and exhaling?
Also included in the resource is a full answer set. There is also an instructions sheet, with helpful guidance on using the spin wheel as a revision tool, student answer sheet and a ‘tick and repeat sheet’. This encourages the student to revisit the spin wheel to revise the key questions until they reach the ‘know it’ level.
Very simple preparation: Print the sheets (set up in A4 PDF). The students can then cut out the pin wheel for themselves and push a pen or pencil through the middle for the wheel to spin around. I found clamp stands to be a useful alternative.