I am a TES recommended author and a UK Science teacher with a Chemistry specialism.
You'll find various KS3 and KS4 Science resources here (Biology, Physics and Chemistry) as well as some A level Chemistry stuff. I try to make my lessons visually appealing, with clear diagrams and text and a variety of different tasks.
If you have any suggestions of resources you'd like to see uploaded, I'd be happy to hear from you.
I am a TES recommended author and a UK Science teacher with a Chemistry specialism.
You'll find various KS3 and KS4 Science resources here (Biology, Physics and Chemistry) as well as some A level Chemistry stuff. I try to make my lessons visually appealing, with clear diagrams and text and a variety of different tasks.
If you have any suggestions of resources you'd like to see uploaded, I'd be happy to hear from you.
Year 7 or 8 Do Now on elements, compounds and the periodic table.
Students have to identify metals and non-metals using the periodic table, then have to determine the number of atoms in compounds, eg. 2 x hydrogen and 1 x oxygen in water.
3 complete lessons on the particle theory of matter:
1) Solids, Liquids and Gases
2) Changes of State
3) Evaporation and Boiling
Also includes a colourful worksheet on how to draw particle diagrams whilst avoiding common misconceptions and an open response assessment (no mark scheme).
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A year 12 (AS level) guide to solving Hess cycle questions on enthalpy change of reaction, using either enthalpy change of combustion or enthalpy change of formation values. Includes detailed instructions and one worked problem. Could also be used for year 13 (A level).
Shapes of ions and molecules lesson for year 12 or year 13 (AS level or A level).
LOs:
To state the basic features of a molecule that determine its shape.
To describe different molecular structures.
To predict the shapes of simple molecules and ions with up to six electron pairs surrounding the central atom.
1. Do Now: Draw the Lewis structures for water, methane and ammonia. How many pairs of electrons surround the central atom in each case?
2. Exposition: VSEPR theory and structures with 4 areas of electron density
3. Mini-pleanry: Determine the shape of molecules that have 4 areas of electron density
4. Exposition: Shapes from 2 or 3 areas of electron density
5. Mini-plenary: Determine the shape of molecules that have 2, 3 or 4 areas of electron density
6. Exposition: Shapes with 5 or 6 areas of electron density
7. Exposition: How lone pairs affect bond angles
8. Independent Task: Practise determining shapes and bond angles of various different ions and molecules
7. Independent Task: Exam style questions on bond angles and molecular shape
8. Plenary: Wrapping it up
A year 7 or 8 lesson on metal alloys.
PowerPoint and worksheets included (at the back of the PowerPoint).
LOs:
To state what is meant by an alloy.
To describe the uses of some alloys.
To explain why an alloy can be stronger than a pure metal.
1. Do Now: Can you remember the names of these 4 metals? Which would you use to build a bridge? Why?
2. Exposition: Video (BBC) or exposition on alloys. Ask students to define what an alloy is (could be done via Think, Pair, Share).
3. Student Activity: Worksheet answering questions on alloys video (higher and scaffolded version included)
4. Student Activity: 'Information hunt' on what various alloys contain and what their applications are
5. Exposition: Why are alloys strong? Linking strength to microscopic structure
6. Plenary: Exam style question on why alloys are strong (keywords may be provided to help)
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