Lesson 3 of the edexcel new spec for chemistry Students are introduced to an usual hook into the lesson whereas the remains of Ramasis II stomach was found to contain trace compounds of Cannabis. was this because ancient Egyptians smoke cannabis or was it contamination? Students draw the structure of a carbon atom before discussing the definition of isotope and C-14. discussing carbon dating is optional to answer the starter whereby the cannabis and remains both contain the same amount of C-14. Students complete questions related to relativity and isotopes using the Edexcel Chemistry textbook

Students are introduced to a few panels related to Superman to get them talking whether Superman can change charcoal into diamond after which they watch a small clip from the movie exerting pressure. Students are introduced to the idea of alltropes before looking at a range of moli-models (diamond, graphite, amorphous carbon and buckminsterfullerene) and information sheets to fill in a summary table. Students complete a range of questions to demonstrate their knowledge.

Lesson 2 of the new Edexcel Spec Students are reminded of the cathode ray experiment and discuss what John Dalton and Ernest Rutherford might thought would happen if positive particles were fired at a sample of gold atoms. Students are reminded of the empty space in atoms and are introduced to the three subatomic particles. Students use their new knowledge to make model atoms using craft materials such as: buttons, plasticine, string, pipe cleaners and dice. Students complete the worksheet to demonstrate they can draw the structure of the atom

The naughty elves have stolen the Christmas decorations from the "chemistree" in the classroom (oh no!) Students follow the PowerPoint steps to copper plate a piece of aluminium to make a Christmas decoration they can take home (or decorate your chemistree). -Students identify equipment and risks -Remove the aluminium oxide layer using acid -Use a simple electrolysis to plate the aluminium in copper. This makes a great science club activity (focussing on the procedure and practical element) as well as a relevant end of term treat for KS4. Merry Christmas!

Students use a short clip from the Disney movie Frozen to apply their understanding of changes of state to a simple experiment which they cooperatively plan and complete.

In the first lesson students use the hook of Ramesses II and carbon dating to introduce the idea of isotopes. Following the PowerPoint, students test their knowledge with a series of questions. In the second lesson students use sodium as an example to explore the idea of relative atomic mass. Students run through calculating relative atomic masses from isotope abundances and use their knowledge to answer the questions.

Each lesson includes a ‘blast from the past quiz’, a range of activities and an AFL task that relates to their progress. This lesson is part of the Environmental Chemistry unit targeted at Year 8s. Resources for two lessons. Students are introduced to a murder mystery in which (spoiler alert!) it is due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Students watch video clips and answer comprehension questions regarding the dangers and effects on the body. In the second lesson students focus on their scientific skills. Rewriting and improving a method for two environmental scientists investigating the relationship between distance from a city and the level of carbon particulates. Students represent the data with a line graph and form conclusions.

Santa is fed-up of crashing his sleigh due to the yearly decreases of christmas-spirit. He needs a new fuel, The lesson is focussed around alkanes and their use as a fuel. Students are demoed a methane bottle rocket (instructions attached) and evalaute it’s effective as a fuel Students use fuel burner to assess energy release and how clean they burn. Students write a letter to Santa explaining what they have found out (and whether they have been naughty or nice).

powerPoints run through the questions “outline and evaluate research into the MSM (16 marks)” and "Discuss research into the working memory model (16 marks). The slideshow would be perfect to run through in a revision session, classroom revision or to be set for independent work to prepare students for their up and coming examinations.

KS3 introduction to changes of state. Through a range of kinaesthetic activities (such as describe-draw-show tasks and role plays) students are helped through an explanation of each process which leads to one state of matter changing to another.

Students read through the accounts of two cartoon characters to introduce the idea regarding the difference between science and opinion. Students are then introduced to a scenario involving the head teacher receiving the disturbing news that one of the teachers at school are in fact an alien! Students read through the letter he received and decide on whether this accusation is based on science or opinion. Students learn about chromatography as separation test. Students use a simple modification of the experiment to separate "blood samples" of each of the suspected teachers. The Alien teacher's blood sample will also contain green and blue food colouring. Students complete a wanted poster explaining their findings. This resource pack includes EAL differentiated worksheets, detailed lesson plans, and worksheets.

These activities should last for three weeks and is designed for Year 7 and 8. sessions 1 introduces the very spectacular Methane oxygen rocker. Risk assessment and instructions are given. Session 2: Acid base rockets using vinegar and baking powder Session 3: Students use their acid base rockets to investigate how the amount of fuel, type of acid and concentration effect rocket height. After each session I make a video on the free replay app and add it to our school twitter page. they should give you a good idea of the activities. https://quik.gopro.com/v/oxR1vLo0Dz/ https://quik.gopro.com/v/om1c0F5cxN/ I use these sessions at the beginning of the year as students enjoy them a lot. I'll continue adding resources for the rest of the activities present on the SOW.

Students assist Doctor Gregory House M.D in diagnosing a patient of an unknown illness. Students use the diagnosis cards to discuss which disease or disorder the patient is suffering from. Students discover that the patient must be poisoned with arsenic, Oooo-eeer! Students learn about Simple Distillation equipment through a poster relay task. After the teacher discusses the explanation of removing soluble solutes the students complete a worksheet demonstrating their understanding.

Students consider the factors which can increase the unpleasant experience of flatulence... Using the starter and a demonstration of perfume students learn the idea that the random movement of particles can lead to the spreading of substances. Students move into small groups and decide on how they can role play the scientific concept to the class. After students watch each other's sixty second role plays they evaluate them and complete a levelled worksheet. Students are

Students start the lesson with a mini leaf recognition quiz before running through a few slides linked to how the structure of the leaf is vital to its function. Students take off into the school grounds in search of six leaves to bring back to the class (safari...). On their return students glue them to a sheet and use recognition sheet to identify them. After a few slides related to leaf adaptation students complete a series of questions in their book.

Some resources for three lessons designed to introduce Edexcel C3 topic 2. Lesson 1 Students describe a graph regarding the amount of soap that is used across the country and interpret what it could mean. -Students are introduced to water hardness, both permanent and temporary. -concentration with practice questions -Ion exchange by using the textbook lesson 2 Students are reminded of concentration and are introduced to the mole! -what is a mole -concentration in terms of mol/volume -practice questions -students are introduced to the procedure of producing a soluble salt and are asked to read the textbook for homework Lesson 3 Students prepare copper sulphate crystals from an acid base reaction.

PowerPoint lesson fully equiped with recap ‘blast from the bast questions’, content and practice questions. The resource has a higher activity with skills and spec points suitable for higher tier students and foundation activities (RAM and Mr split into two lessons).

Booklet is designed to be given out at the beginning of the year. The booklet covers: expectations, evaluation forms, checklists from the specification, guidance on command words and questions as well as possible essay questions.

Lesson 1 Students are introduced to the Salt hotel in Bolivia and asked to discuss properties of the substance. Students are introduced to the concept of losing and gaining electrons. Students fill in the table to complete their notes. Students complete the appropriate levelled worksheet to demonstrate their understanding. Lesson 2 Students use their knowledge from the last lesson to workout the formulae of a number of examples. Students order the formulae/name dominoes into the correct order and use them to fill in their common anion and cation table. Students complete the double page spread from the new edexcel Chemistry textbook. Lesson 3: Physical and chemical properties Students are introduced to giant ionic lattices before evaporating a solution of copper sulfate to produce their own crystals. Lesson 4: Testing ionic substances Students complete three experiments with a range of examples to test whether they have a high melting point, dissolve or conduct electricity. Lesson 5: Revision poster Students display their knowledge of the unit before their end of unit test.