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!
This Cootie Catcher Resource is a fun way to learn about atomic structure.
Included are questions on:
Charges of protons, neutrons and electrons
Relative weights of protons, neutrons and electrons
Locations of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom
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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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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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.
History of the Atom 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.
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 explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve using prior knowledge and stretches higher ability students.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atoms but are new to atomic history.
This great lesson pack includes:
Progress starter and plenary questions cards
Lesson objectives
Station activity with worksheets (differentiated questions)
Cut and paste with extension task
Key questions sheet with RAG rating feedback
The lesson covers:
The different gases in the earth’s early atmosphere
The start of life
The input of bacteria to life
Comparisons to today’s atmosphere
This is a great differentiated lesson accessible to all with a good variation of activities!
ISOMERS: Structural Isomerism
Included in this resource is a question activity and accompanying answer key, both as an editable PowerPoint version and uneditable PDF.
The question activity includes key definitions with examples and two questions on each type of structural isomerism. Isomerism included in the resource:
Chain isomerism
Position isomerism
Functional group isomerism
Ideal as a student-led activity, as the examples and definitions aid independent learning. The resource can be used in-class, for homework or revision.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
Types of Data: Continuous and Discrete (Discontinuous) Full Lesson
This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focuses on the differences between continuous and discrete (discontinuous) data, collecting data and representing it appropriately in a bar chart. Follow up activities include extension questions and the resource comes with pre-drawn student tables and a graph help sheet featuring a template graph for further support. The lesson also touches on math skills.
Included in the lesson:
Engaging starter task
Lesson objectives and lesson keywords
Intro task: Continuous vs discrete (discontinuous) data in a class
Task 1: Collecting data
Task 2: Tallying up
Task 3: Bar chart drawing with support graph
Reflective plenary activity
This lesson is ideal for students who have no prior knowledge of data types. The lesson introduces new keywords such as ‘continuous’ and ‘discrete/ discontinuous’ and engages students through linked activities which are fully resourced and come with accompanying answers.
The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets.
Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing.
*Please note that this lesson may include American spellings
Chromosomes and DNA 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 for first time learners.
Includes: key definitions around chromosomes, DNA and genes, as well as introducing XX and XY sex chromosomes.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, label and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst the label 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 chromosomes and DNA.
The resource includes a completely editable version so you can adjust the resource for your students if required.
Ideal also for substitute teacher work, as it is very self explanatory and students can complete without supervision (all the information is in the resource).
May include American English spellings.
This is great cut and paste resource outlining the chemical tests used to identify the gases: oxygen, hydrogen, chlorine and carbon dioxide.
It is bold, hands on and summarises everything your students need to know about gas testing.
Also included… ANSWER sheet.
I have found this resource to be a great follow up activity to a practical or demonstration.
Rock Types - Sedimentary, Metamorphic and Igneous Teaching Pack
Included:
PowerPoint Presentation
Full introductory review of sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks >> Includes examples of each rock >> Includes details of formation including linked keywords and terminology >> Includes features and properties of each rock type as well as porosity.
Worksheets
Full summary worksheets which complement the PowerPoint perfectly >> They cover all the information in the PowerPoint and support recall and understanding of learnt knowledge >> There is a full answer key for each worksheet.
Assessment
Two assessment pages included >> Questions start as multiple choice and develop into written answer as the assessment concludes >> Again the assessment, like the worksheets fully complements the PowerPoint for joined up learning >> There is a full answer key for the assessment.
Puzzles
Two puzzles included: a wordsearch and a crossword >> The puzzles cover all the keywords and terminology throughout the other resources >> The puzzles are intended to support learning key definitions and encourages understanding of keywords >> There is a full answer key for each puzzle.
All resources are . . .
Completely editable
Accompanied by full answers
PowerPoint format
Intended to be concise and engaging
Please view the preview for a full understanding of the resources included.
Thanks! - Science House
Ionic Bonding Introduction Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage on ionic bonding. The passage has information on ions formed, dot and cross diagrams, attraction between ions and electron movement.
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 explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply question involves constructing your own dot and cross diagram.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atomic structure and electron configuration but are new to bonding. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
Covalent Bonding Introduction Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage on covalent bonding. The passage has information on electrons, dot and cross diagrams and properties of simple covalent molecules.
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 explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply question involves constructing your own dot and cross diagram.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atomic structure and electron configuration but are new to bonding. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing
This Chemical Bonding Flipbook includes questions on:
Covalent, Metallic and Ionic bonding
Key bonding points
Bonding diagrams of all 3 bonding types
Properties of all 3 types of bonding
There is also a handy instructions page which makes it easier for students to construct the flip book. All your students will need is scissors and glue. There is no further prep, just print!
I use this as a revision resource as it sums up all key aspects of the chemical bonding unit. It looks bold in an exercise book and my students love it!
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Mixtures and Separation
AQA GCSE 9-1 (1.1.2 on the specification)
Define a ‘mixture’
Describe the different methods for separating mixtures
Explain which separation method would be most suitable for a specific mixture
This resource is a PowerPoint to support teaching Mixtures and separation methods.
Included in the resource:
Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics
Starter slide with opening question
Information slides on mixtures and the different separation techniques to support teaching
Plenary question slide to consolidate learning
Halloween Science Foldables
Simple to make, Halloween themed science foldables! Review key general science themes with a Halloween spin. The three foldables in this resource are set up in A4 format, are print ready and come with an accompanying answer key. There is an instructions box in the corner of each foldable too, to prompt children. The foldables can be applicable for a number of different grades as they draw on general science principles and can be used as a fun, science activity as Halloween approaches.
Included:
A Skeleton and bones foldable with answer page
This foldable includes simple questions on bones and the human skeleton. Children don’t require a great deal of knowledge of the skeletal system to complete this. Some of the questions can be ‘best guess’ style (e.g. How many bones do you think an adult skeleton has?) whilst others draw on key science principles (e.g. Which mineral keeps bones healthy?).
A cauldron chemicals foldable with answer page
The cauldron foldable focuses on simple chemicals and mixtures questions (e.g. What is a mixture? How would you separate sand and water?)
A pumpkin foldable with answer page
The pumpkin foldable includes questions which draw on science themes around food groups, plant pollination and energy (e.g. pumpkin plants have both male and female parts, how is pollen transferred between these parts?)
History of the Atomic Theory Revision Resource
This resource encompasses the five atomic models through history. Students use the spin wheel to select one of the models at random. They then must answer the three key questions on this model:
What is the atomic model called?
Which scientist proposed the atomic model?
Describe three key features of the atomic model
Once students have answered the questions, they can check their answers using the comprehensive answer sheet. They can also record if they got their answers correct on the ‘repeat and tick’ sheet. This encourages students to use the spin wheel as an ongoing revision resource, aiming to reach the ‘know it’ level.
The atomic models featured include:
John Dalton (sphere model)
J J Thompson (plum pudding model)
Ernest Rutherford (nuclear modle)
Neils Bohr (planetary model)
Erwin Schrodinger (quantum model)
Also included in the resource is an instructions sheet, with helpful guidance on using the spin wheel as a revision tool.
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.
Included in this resource are 18 Digestive System Dominoes.
The resource has a particular emphasis on keywords surrounding Digestive System organs as well as their individual roles and adaptations.
An additional dominoes activity worksheet is also included.
Please view the preview and feel free to ask any questions before purchase.
Atomic Structure Introduction 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.
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 explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve using prior knowledge and stretches higher ability students.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge elements but are new to atoms and subatomic particles.
Alkanes and Alkenes Introduction Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage on alkanes and alkenes. The passage has information on saturation, double and single bonds, reactivity and the bromine water test.
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 explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve drawing alkanes and alkenes in displayed formula.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atoms and elements but new to alkanes and alkenes
Exothermic and Endothermic Reaction Profile Diagrams Lesson
This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focuses on exothermic and endothermic reaction profile diagrams: adding labels, comparing diagrams and reflecting on energy change. Follow up activities include key questions as well as examination style questioning to put the lesson objectives into context.
Included in the lesson:
Starter keyword task
Lesson objectives and lesson keywords
Exothermic and endothermic reaction profile discussion with student worksheet
Follow up activities to consolidate knowledge
Key questions
Examination style questions
Reflective fun plenary activity
This lesson is ideal for students who can just define what exothermic and endothermic reactions are, no further detailed prior knowledge is required. The lesson introduces new keywords such as ‘activation energy’ and engages students through linked activities which are fully resourced and come with accompanying answers.
The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing.