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!
Four Resource Bundle
This bundle resource includes reading passages, student question sheets and answer keys on the following aspects of atoms and elements:
Atomic Structure
History of the Atom
Chemical Symbols and Subatomic Particles
Isotopes and Elements
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 atomic structure.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchase and for further details view the individual previews of each resource in the product listings.
Solar System Model
Included in this hands on resource:
Black and white solar system model (18 pages)
Coloured solar system model (18 pages)
Teacher instruction and answer guide (1 page)
Student instructions sheet (1 page)
The solar system model is based around the sun and the eight planets. The planets can be printed double sided. One side represents the physical appearance of the planet whilst the other side includes an empty fact file. Your students can research the planets to complete the fact file.
There is the option to print in black and white, which offers your students the opportunity to colour in the planets. However I have included a coloured version for classes which have less contact time.
There is also a student instructions sheet and a teacher instruction/answer guide.
The only equipment required:
Scissors to cut out the planets
Colours (optional if using the black and white print out)
String to connect the planets in the correct order and display them
Feel free to ask any questions before purchasing this product.
This Cootie Catcher Resource is a fun way to learn about cell structure.
Included are questions on:
Key parts of plant and animal cells
The functions of key parts of plant and animal cells
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 the periodic table.
Included are questions on:
Group names: alkali metals, halogens, noble gases and transition metals
Reactivity trends in specific groups
Uses of elements
Properties of elements from specific groups
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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Calculating Moments 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 moments. The resource aids students in calculating moments and introduces the concept in terms of forces and distances, without delving into the ideas of load and effort.
The resource is editable so you can adjust the resource for your students if required.
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.
Solid, Liquid and Gas Worksheets
Included in this resource:
3 states of matter worksheets
3 states of matter answer sheets
Worksheets - The worksheets (one for each state of matter), require students to state examples, draw particle diagrams, identify properties and answer questions on linked processes such as evaporation, condensation and melting.
Answers - Full comprehensive answers for each section of the worksheets. The answer sheets are student friendly too, so they could self or peer assess if needed.
The documents are completely editable and set up in A4 format (PowerPoint) for easy printing.
Please view the preview for a full insight into the resource - Thanks.
Bacteria Diagram Worksheets
Included in this resource:
Worksheet 1 -
Label bacteria
Describing functions
Writing a definition for bacteria
Worksheet 2 -
Why bacteria are prokaryotic
How bacteria reproduce
Examples of useful and dangerous bacteria
How bacterial infections are treated
Comparison between bacteria and eukaryotic cells
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.
Describing Objects Cognition and Learning Task Cards
Included in this resource:
24 ‘describe’ task cards - These task cards have an image of an everyday object on them (e.g. a shoe) and three keywords associated with the object (e.g. foot, lace and walk) which the child has to avoid using to describe the object. This promotes cognitive skills and the child must think outside the box for alternative descriptive words to best describe the object, beyond the typical choices.
24 ‘link’ task cards - These task cards have three words (e.g. cold, chocolate and vanilla) on them. The child must think of the link between these three words (e.g. in this case - ice cream). These task cards encourage children to explore connections and relationships between words, in order to find a common link. They vary in difficulty to provide some differentiation.
The document is print ready and A4. I have used this resource with a wide range of age groups. I have used these cards to support children with broadening their vocabulary and their ability to apply descriptive language. I have also used this resource as a relationship builder / ice breaker to scaffold conversation with a new child to the group. I have found the cards useful both in on a 1:1 basis and in a group/class setting.
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.
Atom Economy 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 atom economy. The passage has an example atom economy equation and a discussion on what each aspect of the equation represents.
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 answering questions relating to the atom economy equation.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on relative formula mass but are new to atom economy and further calculations.
Transition Metals Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
An informative reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
The reading passage includes information on transition metal properties, comparing them to those of an alkali metal. There is also information on transition metal uses and where they are located in the Periodic Table.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the questions follow the reading passage. A comparison table for transition metal properties is included. Some questions are simple information extraction whilst others require a higher level of thinking.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers for each question is included.
Ideal as an in-class activity, home work or revision. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
Isomers Bundle
Included in this bundle resource is three activities on three different forms of isomerism and an answer key for each activity. The activities include key definitions, examples, detailed information and linked in questions.
Isomerism included in this bundle:
Structural isomers
Geometric isomers
Optical isomers
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing and view the product previews
Covalent Bonding Workbook:
A comprehensive covalent bonding lesson workbook ideal for student-led independent work.
The workbook includes a full explanation of all concepts associated with simple and giant covalent bonding, as well as student questions to consolidate knowledge after each information point. This 9 page student workbook is accompanied by a detailed answer key.
Included (by page):
Simple covalent bonding description and worked example
Quick point questions on simple covalent bonding
Simple covalent bonding dot and cross questions
Advanced covalent bonding dot and cross question
Properties of simple covalent bonding description and explanations
Key term questions and student information extraction table
Giant covalent structure descriptions and diagrams
Giant covalent properties and uses with quick point questions
Giant covalent properties student information extraction table and keywords
This workbook is ideal to be used for:
Independent study
Partnered work
Revision / homework task
Cover work
Introductory task
Simple, effective label resource!
Included for this KREBS CYCLE activity:
BRONZE label sheet with help key
SILVER label sheet with half full labels
GOLD label sheet without any help
Answer key sheet
This activity focuses on keywords, with a bold image to label. The document is completely editable in PowerPoint but also comes with a PDF copy for preparation free printing. Every page included in the resource is set to A4 size.
The resource is differentiated as the label diagrams have varying levels of help (tiered bronze, silver and gold). This resource makes the krebs cycle accessible to all students independent of ability.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
Crude Oil Flipbook
Included:
Teacher instructions page on how to construct the flipbook
Teacher answer page with comprehensive answers
Flipbook pages - introduction, alkanes & alkenes, fractional distillation and cracking
This resource is ideal to be used as a review activity to summarize key learning of crude oil. It can be used in class or set as a homework/ revision task for students to reflect on their learning and potentially prepare for an assessment.
Key learning areas:
Crude oil and hydrocarbon definitions
Alkanes and alkenes general formula and examples
Fractional distillation process and products
Cracking products and conditions
This resource is designed to be printed and glued into a regular A4 size exercise book. The flipbook itself is A5 to save on printing pages, so typically fills half an A4 page.
Engaging, concise, PDF and print ready!
States of Matter - Solid, Liquid and Gas Teaching Pack
Included:
PowerPoint Presentation
Full introductory review of solids, liquids and gases >> Includes examples of each state >> Includes state changes such as condensation, evaporation, melting, freezing and sublimation >> Includes full particle diagrams and descriptions >> Includes the properties of each state of matter including whether the state flows and compresses.
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 -PowerPoint format
Accompanied by full answers
Intended to be concise and engaging
Please view the preview for a full understanding of the resources included.
Thanks! - Science House
This is a KS3 lesson on Filtration. The lesson involves a simple filtration practical, label the diagram task and differentiated questions. It is based off the Activate 2 scheme of work.
Wellbeing Spin Wheel
An interactive resource to get students talking about their feelings an emotions. Spin the arrow and answer the wellbeing question.
Example questions:
Who do you turn to for support?
How do you feel about the future?
How satisfied are you with your life?
Who appreciates you in your life? etc . . . .
Editable and engaging, this resource is suitable for middle and high school students.
Thanks - Science House
Back to School Reflective Question Cards
Included in this resource:
24 Question Cards (8 cards per side of A4 = 3 page document)
The questions support and scaffold a conversation with a child (or between peers) around the upcoming school year. Questions link to achievements, relationships with peers and staff, trips, clubs, thoughts on lessons / subjects and feelings around the school year starting.
These cards can be used 1:1 or in a group setting to guide conversation and positive reflection. I have found them to be a nice way to start off the school year and I have mostly used them in the first couple of weeks.
The questions are quite broad so link to a wide age range.
There may be American English spellings in this resource.
Thanks!