This is an excellent resource accessible for GCSE Chemistry students. The resource focuses on relative atomic mass, relative formula mass and mole calculations. It provides a range of questions with handy hints to prompt students. Answers are also included within the resource. I have used this resource for many years to great success. It has really helped to break down a notoriously difficult topic and made it more accessible to all students.

Plant and Leaf Structure Definitions Task Cards This resource includes 2 packs of task cards (20 task cards in each). Both sets include the same keywords and each require students to define the keywords. There are 4 task cards per side of A4. Simply print and give to your students. No further prep is required. Lower ability set: This set has ‘power words’ included which are three related words that students must use in their definitions. This provides students with a writing framework to help them build their definitions. Higher ability set: This set does not include power words and relies of students accessing their own knowledge of plant and leaf structure to write definitions. Please view the list of keywords included in the task cards by clicking on the preview.

Reproductive Systems and Sex Education Definitions Task Cards This resource includes 2 packs of task cards (20 task cards in each). Both sets include the same keywords and each require students to define the keywords. There are 4 task cards per side of A4. Simply print and give to your students. No further prep is required. Lower ability set: This set has ‘power words’ included which are three related words that students must use in their definitions. This provides students with a writing framework to help them build their definitions. Higher ability set: This set does not include power words and relies of students accessing their own knowledge of reproductive systems and sex education to write definitions. I have also included a summary table of all the task cards included and their corresponding power words.

This Mental Health Study Pack is ideal for middle and high school classes. Included within the study pack: Key Questioning Case Study Activity True or False Activity Leaflet Activity Identifying Effects Activity Keyword Word Search Matching Keyword to Definitions After completing the activities within the study pack your class will be able to: All Link keywords to definitions surrounding mental health Identify mental health statements as true or false Most Link keywords to definitions surrounding mental health Identify mental health statements as true or false Describe triggers of poor mental health at school and home Some Link keywords to definitions surrounding mental health Identify mental health statements as true or false Describe triggers of poor mental health at school and home Explain the differences between the long and short term effects of mental health Give advice to promote positive mental health Full answers are also included within the study pack. Please leave your feedback!

Atomic Structure and Bonding Definitions Task Cards This resource includes 2 packs of task cards (20 task cards in each). Both sets include the same keywords and each require students to define the keywords. There are 4 task cards per side of A4. Simply print and give to your students. No further prep is required. Lower ability set: This set has ‘power words’ included which are three related words that students must use in their definitions. This provides students with a writing framework to help them build their definitions. Higher ability set: This set does not include power words and relies of students accessing their own knowledge of atomic structure and bonding to write definitions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Seven Resource Bundle This bundle resource includes reading passages, student question sheets and answer keys on the following aspects of the Periodic Table: Introduction to the Periodic Table The history and scientists of the Periodic Table Metals vs Non-Metals Group 1 Alkali Metals Group 0 Noble Gases Group 7 Halogens The Transition Metals Each question sheet includes tiered questions described as recall, label, explain, apply and compare. The questions follow the reading passages and require both simple information extraction and higher level thinking skills. These resources are ideal for independent study. They are ideal in-class activities, homework tasks or revision summary resources. They are very versatile. I have specifically bundled this collection of resources together as they cover everything my students need to know surrounding the Periodic Table. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchase and for further details view the individual previews of each resource in the product listings.

Filtration Theory 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 an example practical and observations, the passage is very comprehensive. Question Sheet: Tiered as label, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The label activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through writing definitions and describing an ideal experiment. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on filtration or the terminology involved.

Evaporation Theory 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 an example practical and observations, 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 writing definitions and describing an ideal experiment. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on evaporation.

Parts of the Flower 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 and images, 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 writing definitions and 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 on flower structure.

Neutralization Reactions and Equations Theory 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 higher ability students through writing word and symbol equations for neutralization reactions. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on neutralization reaction equations but are familiar with the concept of acids and bases. This resource includes American spellings*

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.

Emotional Wellbeing, Positive Thinking and Growth Mindset Resources This set of nine resources includes: Personal introduction to wellbeing Educational introduction to wellbeing Good vs bad day activity Overcoming bad day thoughts Positive thinking diary page Positive mindset table tool Positivity meter Target setting activity Attendance reflection resource This set of resources is appropriate for students of high school age. It focuses on gaining familiarity with a student from an emotional and wellbeing perspective (via the introduction resources). Reflective resources are included to encourage students to pinpoint positive and negative mental health triggers in their lives. The positivity meter is a great tool to structure difficult conversations around, providing an avenue for students to communicate without verbal input. The attendance and target setting tools aim to address engagement issues and encourage participation. The nine resource pack is very accessible, draws on difficult topics sensitively and provides structure to talking about emotional wellbeing. The resources are ideal in many settings: 1 to 1 mentor sessions Classwork Partnered work Independent work

Moments and Turning Forces (Pivot, Load and Effort) 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 calculating moment and labeling diagrams with the keywords: pivot, load and effort. Included in the lesson: Keyword starter Lesson outcomes Label key diagrams Short practical Calculating moment Keyword bingo plenary This lesson is ideal for students who haven’t be taught about moments or turning forces before. The short practical included only requires basic lab equipment e.g. newton meters, clamp stand and elastic bands. The resource is a Powerpoint presentation so the resource can be edited. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing.

Polymer Introduction 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 synthetic and natural polymers. Included in the lesson: Engaging starter Lesson outcomes Lesson keywords Synthetic vs natural polymers Polymer uses table task Chart drawing extension Keyword plenary This lesson is ideal for students who haven’t been introduced to key terms such as polymerisation, synthetic, natural, decay or monomer. The resource is a Powerpoint presentation so the resource can be edited. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing.

Heart Transplant 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. 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 on heart transplants or organ donation. The resource includes an editable version so you can adjust the resource for your students if required.

Blood Composition and Red Blood Cells 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. 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 on blood composition or the role and function of red blood cells. The resource is editable so you can adjust the resource for your students if required.