NEW AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry Cells, batteries, fuel cells and Topic 5 revision energy changes

A double lesson/ series of lessons explaining how a cell works, considering the variables that affect the potential difference produced by a cell, the difference between rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, how hydrogen fuel cells work and the advantages/ disadvantages of using a fuel cell compared to batteries.

The lesson features:

• A starter consisting of 10 basic recall questions from previous learning with animated answers (graphene, reactions of acids and metal carbonates, groups on the periodic table, diamond, covalent bonding diagrams, properties of small covalent molecules and energy transfer required practical)
  A slide introducing the idea of a cell in an engaging context by asking students to think about how they would make an LED light up using a lemon, coin and piece of copper.
  A series of slides explaining how chemical cells work and what a battery consists of
  A suggested practical with instructions, results table and conclusion questions investigating how the reactivity difference between metal electrodes affects the voltage made in a cell
  A host of short review questions with animated answers on the powerpoint to allow for assessment of pupil progress
  A link to an engaging video looking at hydrogen powered cars and questions for pupils to subsequently answer from the video
  An animated diagram explaining how a hydrogen fuel cell works, table detailing advantages/ disadvantages of hydrogen fuel cells and an evaluation question comparing rechargeable batteries to hydrogen fuel cells using a table of statements
  A worksheet containing exam-style questions. Answers are featured on the powerpoint to allow for assessment of pupil progress
  An A3 review sheet for the entire energy changes topic with questions/ diagrams for pupils to complete