A literacy support package for KS3 Solutions.

Objective: to gain a better understanding of covalent, ionic and metallic bonds through completing differentiated activities. Suitable for KS4 all abilities. For details of what is contained in this resource please see the attached photographs. A piece of text summarising the main points related to the three types of bonding and a set of 9 leveled activities.

Tarsia Puzzle with reactants and products. Forms a square - 16 pieces effective learning tool to help understand the word equations.

This resource asks students to make simple compounds (chemical formulae given) using element cards.

Learning Intentions 1 - Recall the factors affecting rate of chemical reaction 2 - Understand the difference between collision theory and activation energy 3 - Understand how to calculate the mean rate of a reaction and surface area:volume ratio. Suitable for Black and White Printing Additional Resources: None Running Time: 30 minutes The students enjoy this activity as I allow them to work in pairs and decide on which 4 out of the 8 tasks they would like to do. This gives students sense of ownership of the task and encourages engagement. The activity is based on the Randy Bamboo’s “Big Eye” foldable with the large oval sections each containing a piece of text or instructions on calculations. The paper is then folded in half long-ways as shown above. There is a task or question corresponding to each number. (Commercial License has been purchased from Randy Bamboo). I usually run this activity in pairs after a short introduction of the topic. AQA users, I usually use this before doing the required practical to give them a broad understanding of some of ideas behind the RP. Most of the tasks are evidence based and have been adapted from the Edutopia article entitled “Dipsticks: Efficient ways to check for understanding”. Thank you for taking the time to view my resource. Please follow me for lots more active and engaging resources! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/heelis Remember that you make a difference every day

Suitable for KS3 or Low Achieving KS4. The resource focuses on understanding the differences between atoms, elements, compounds, mixtures, molecules. The task includes a definition (either in students’ own words or from suitable text), explain using a diagram, apply by linking terms. The activity is best done after a teacher explains the concepts, or with suitable textbooks. Running time is approximately 30 -40 minutes.

This is a cut and paste activity (a paper investigation). Students cut out the parts and then glue them in to make a diagram. This is particularly suitable for lower to middle attaining students who need to do more recall on investigations. A worksheet is provided that focuses on observations, risks and comparing the paper model to the real investigation. The cover image is courtesy of one of my SEN year 11 students

This bundle is suitable for all achievement groups at KS4. It focuses primarily on the key terminology and helps aid rapid recall as the same terms and definitions are used throughout. I use these throughout the teaching of the scheme as students are presented with the same information, but in different contexts. Included are: Terminology card sort 30 x Different Bingo sheets and teacher calling sheet Information Gap Activity - Students work in pairs, each are given either Worksheet A or Worksheet B. They then peer asses - answers given. Metacognative activity on Crude Oil Crossword and Support Crossword for struggling scientists Spelling Test Sentence Scramble to check understanding