After a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and some time in industry; I finally found my calling as a secondary school teacher in Chemistry.
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After a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and some time in industry; I finally found my calling as a secondary school teacher in Chemistry.
Enjoy!
Please review the resources you buy in order for me to improve my teaching and my lessons
Edexcel 9-1 CC1 and CC2 Revision MAT / SHEET for Separating techniques and states of matter
TOPIC 2 States of matter PAPER 1 - NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
TOPIC 1 Key concepts of Chemistry PAPER 1 and PAPER 2- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
PLEASE NOTE - THESE MATS ARE MEANT TO BE PHOTOCOPIED AND LAMINATED FOR STUDENTS TO WORK ON PAPER (DUE TO LIMITED PHOTOCOPYING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT CURRENTLY); THEY CAN BE ADAPTED SO STUDENTS CAN WRITE ON THEM BUT THAT IS ENTIRELY YOUR CHOICE
REVISION MATs - PART 1 and 2 (with MOST answers - others are self-explanatory)
USED FOR REVISION OF States of matter and separating techniques
Main topics include:
- The particle Model
-State changes
-Heating curve
-Summary questions
- Mixtures, Elements, Compounds
- Melting Points
-Identifying melting points
- Crystallisation
- Filtering
-Scientific Drawing
- Chromatography
-Rf Values
- Simple Distillation
- Fractional distillation
- distillation
- Water for drinking
- Practical activity
- Water for chemical analysis
-purifying sea water
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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End of year "PUB" style quiz - minus the beer.
I brought crisps and drinks into school for the last lessons
They really enjoyed it:
Round 1: Name the scientist
Round 2: Dingbats (non-science related)
Round 3: Science general knowledge
Round 4: Year 9 Chemistry (Atoms, Bonding types, Separating methods and states of matter)
Round 5: Music with a scientific theme
Round 6: Year 10 Chemistry (Moles, masses and calculations)
Round 7: General knowledge
Round 8: Anagrams
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AQA AS level Unit 1 section 2 Amount of substance complete lesson package, homework and assessments
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right (unless written out by myself)
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
STUDENT WORKBOOK FOR REQUIRED PRACTICAL FOUND HERE IF REQUIRED
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-a-level-chemistry-required-practical-tracking-booklet-competencies-12051709
To state the definition for relative atomic mass in terms of carbon-12 and calculate Ar
To state the definition for relative molecular mass in terms of carbon 12 and calculate Mr
To understand the concept of the mole and Avogadro’s constant
To understand the term molar mass
To use Avogadro constant to calculate the number of atoms or molecules
To use Avogadro constant to calculate the number of molecules or atoms from mass
AQA AS level Unit1 section2 Amount of substance complete lesson package, homework and assessments
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right (unless written out by myself)
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
STUDENT WORKBOOK FOR REQUIRED PRACTICAL FOUND HERE IF REQUIRED
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-a-level-chemistry-required-practical-tracking-booklet-competencies-12051709
Ideal Gas equation part 1
Ideal Gas equation part 2 - DEMO
To understand the gas laws
To recognise and make use of appropriate units in ideal gas calculations
To carry out calculations using the ideal gas equation
To complete a practical to find the relative molecular mass of the lighter fuel
To find the relative molecular mass of the lighter fuel using the ideal gas equation
To complete exam questions
AQA AS level Unit 1 section 2 Amount of substance complete lesson package, homework and assessments
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right (unless written out by myself)
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
STUDENT WORKBOOK FOR REQUIRED PRACTICAL FOUND HERE IF REQUIRED
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-a-level-chemistry-required-practical-tracking-booklet-competencies-12051709
Calculation of reacting volumes of gas (EXTRA LESSON - removed from spec)
Empirical and Molecular formulea
Balancing equations and Ionic equations
Reacting masses
Atom economy and percentage yield
EXTRA LESSON - Limiting reagents (student support IF REQUIRED)
To know how to define molar volume of gases at room temperature and pressure
To be able to use the molar volume in calculations involving the masses of solids and volumes of gases
To understand how to use Avogadro’s law to calculate volumes of gases involved in gaseous reactions.
To know the terms molecular and empirical formula
To be able to deduce the molecular formula of a compound from its empirical formula and its relative molecular mass
To find empirical formula from data giving composition by mass or percentage by mass
To recall how to balance equations
To be able to separate aqueous compounds into ions in order to write ionic equations
To be able to write balanced ionic equations
To complete a 10 question check up
To be able to calculate the amount of product from a given reactant
To know how to consolidate learning with questions after completing a practical
10.To understand the difference between the actual yield and the theoretical yield
To be able to calculate the percentage yield of a reaction from the actual yield and the theoretical yield using moles
To calculate atom economy
Industrial processes
To understand the term ‘limiting reagent’
To be able to identify the limiting reactant in a reaction
To be able to calculate the mass of the reactant from the limiting reactant using moles
AQA AS Level Unit 1 Section 6 Equilibria-Catalysts, Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
RSC STARTER FOR 10 CAN BE FOUND ON RSC WEBSITE
Unit 1 Section 6: 3.1.6 Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc
3.1.6.1 Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier’s principle
LESSON 1:
Objectives:
To understand how reversible reactions can reach a state of dynamic equilibrium
To understand Le Chatelier’s principle
To apply Le Chatelier’s principle to reversible reactions
LESSON 2: Equilibrium and Industry
Objectives:
To explain why compromises are made for the production of ammonia
To explain why compromises are made for the production of Ethanol
To explain why compromises are made for the production of Methanol
Unit 1 Section 6: 3.1.6 Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc3.1.6.2 Equilibrium constant Kc for homogeneous systems
LESSON 3:
Objectives:
To understand what the Equilibrium Constant, Kc is
To write an expression for Kc including units
To calculate Kc including units
LESSON 4:
Objectives:
To understand how to work out moles at equilibrium
To calculate Kc after calculating moles
To know how to use Kc to work out the composition of an equilibrium mixture
To know how to use Kc to calculate the amount of reactant needed
LESSON 5:
Objectives:
To predict the effect, if any, of the changes in conditions on the value of Kc
To predict qualitatively how the value of Kc will change, if at all, as the position of an equilibrium moves as conditions are changed
To consolidate learning
Homework booklet with answers
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AQA AS level Unit 2 Section 1:: Periodicity
3.2.1.1 Classification
3.2.1.2 Physical properties of the Period 3 elements
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
RSC STARTER FOR 10 CAN BE FOUND ON RSC WEBSITE
LESSON 1
Objectives:
To recap how to classify elements as s, p or d block
To describe and understand trends in 1st IE, mpt and bpt of the elements Na - Ar
To consolidate learning with exam questions
Homework booklet with answers
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4.6.2 Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium
4.6.2.1 Reversible reactions
4.6.2.2 Energy changes and reversible reactions
4.6.2.3 Equilibrium
4.6.2.4 The effect of changing conditions on equilibrium (HT only)
4.6.2.5 The effect of changing concentration (HT only)
4.6.2.6 The effect of temperature changes on equilibrium (HT only)
4.6.2.7 The effect of pressure changes on equilibrium (HT only)
Content split over 11 lessons -but more including practical lessons (lessons in our school are 40 minutes so can condense material for longer lessons if required)
All exam questions have been removed for copyright purposes
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Lesson 1 and 2: Dynamic equilbrium
To complete a practical exercise
To explain what is meant by the term dynamic equilibrium
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 3, 4 and 5 Le Chatelier
To recall how the position of a dynamic equilibrium is changed
To understand Le Chatelier’s Principle (H)
To predict how the position of the equilibrium is affected by changes in temperature, pressure and concentration (H)
To understand how the time taken to reach equilibrium is affected by changes in the conditions (H)
I made this powerpoint to help students see what Chemistry at A-level is like and why they should study it at A-level
Includes:
Job prospects
Famous celebrities with Science related degrees
Practical - Iodine clock (first group to 30 seconds) or Polymer bouncy balls
10 reasons why to study Chemistry
Future developments
AQA A2 Level Unit 4 Section 19 Equilibria-Catalysts, Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kp
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
RSC STARTER FOR 10 CAN BE FOUND ON RSC WEBSITE
Unit 4 Section 19: 3.1.10 Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems
3.1.10 Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems
The further study of equilibria considers how the mathematical expression for the equilibrium constant Kp enables us to calculate how an equilibrium yield will be influenced by the partial pressures of reactants and products. This has important consequences for many industrial processes.
Prior knowledge:
AS Chemistry
3.1.6 – Chemical equilibria, Le Châtelier’s principle and Kc (see previous lesson package) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-as-level-unit-1-section-6-equilibria-chemical-equilibria-le-chatelier-s-principle-and-kc-12099340
LESSON 1: Recap
Objectives:
To recall the equilibrium constant Kc
To calculate Kc
To consolidate learning by completing exam questions
LESSON 2: Introduction to partial pressures
Objectives:
To state what is meant by partial pressure
To apply the equilibrium law to gaseous equilibria
To consolidate learning with questions
LESSON 3 + 4: Rate equations Kp
Objectives:
To calculate mole fraction and partial pressure
To calculate Kp
To consolidate learning with questions
LESSON 5: Changing conditions
Objectives:
To predict the qualitative effects of changes in temperature and pressure on the position of the equilibrium and the value of Kp
To explain the affect of a catalyst on Kp
To consolidate learning with questions
Homework booklet with answers
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Edexcel CC10 Electrolytic processes for the new 9-1 GCSE
TOPIC 3 Chemical changes PAPER 1- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
REVISION MATS - Part 1 and HIGHER STRETCH Part 2
PLEASE NOTE - THESE MATS ARE MEANT TO BE PHOTOCOPIED AND LAMINATED FOR STUDENTS TO WORK ON PAPER (DUE TO LIMITED PHOTOCOPYING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT CURRENTLY); THEY CAN BE ADAPTED SO STUDENTS CAN WRITE ON THEM BUT THAT IS ENTIRELY YOUR CHOICE
USED FOR REVISION OF Electrolysis topics
Main topics include:
-Electroysis
- Electrolytic cell
- Set up and method
- Explain method
- Core practical - copper with inert and copper electrodes
- 1/2 equations
- Predicting products for molten and aqueous solutions
- Exam Questions
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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Edexcel 9-1 CC11 Revision MAT / SHEET for Obtaining and using metals
TOPIC 4 Extracting metals and Equilibria PAPER 1 - NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
PLEASE NOTE - THESE MATS ARE MEANT TO BE PHOTOCOPIED AND LAMINATED FOR STUDENTS TO WORK ON PAPER (DUE TO LIMITED PHOTOCOPYING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT CURRENTLY); THEY CAN BE ADAPTED SO STUDENTS CAN WRITE ON THEM BUT THAT IS ENTIRELY YOUR CHOICE
2 mats in total
REVISION MATs - PART 1, 2 (with MOST answers - others are self-explanatory) for CC11
USED FOR REVISION OF Obtaining and using metals
Main topics include:
Reactivity series,
Metals,
Ores,
Pure substances
Mining,
Extraction,
Oxidation
Reduction
OIL RIG
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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Edexcel 9-1 TOPIC 5 Sc15 Dynamic Equilibria: Industrial processes including large scale of the Haber process
Edexcel 9-1 Sc15b PART 2 ONLY (Haber process sold separately)
TOPIC 5 Dynamic Equilibria: Haber process + Industrial processes SEPARATE TRIPLE PAPER 1
SEPARATE or TRIPLE PAPER 1
TOPIC 5 SEPARATE SCIENCE PAPER 1 - NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
Learning objectives:
Objectives:
To recall the conditions for the Haber process
To explain how the conditions are chosen for industrial chemical reactions (H)
To explain the reaction pathways chosen from industrial processes (H)
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
No exam questions due to copy write
Main topics include: (H)
- Haber process conditions
-Changes in concentration, pressure, temperature and catalysts
- Rate of reaction and time taken to reach equilibrium
- exam question but not included
- Industrial processes
- analysis of graphs
- interpretation of graphs (graph activity requires printing on slide 11)
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All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
Edexcel iGCSE 9-1
Section 1: Principles of Chemistry
(e) Chemical formulae, equations and calculations
L1 Ar and Mr
L1b Percentage by mass
L2 Moles
L3 Molecular and empirical formula
L4 Experimental
L5 % yield and reacting masses (including limiting reagents)
L6 Gas volumes
L7 Concentrations
The folder contains PowerPoints, suggested practicals, answers to Powerpoint slides and practical request sheets for the technicians.
I use Chemsheets for the question sheets (they cannot be included here due to copyright)
Total 8 lessons
Edexcel CC2 Separating methods for the new 9-1 GCSE
TOPIC 2 PAPER 1 - NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
Attached is a PowerPoint along with a student guide were students can track their progress
Learning objectives CORE PRACTICAL
To know what distillation is
To be able to carry out an experiment investigating the composition of inks using simple distillation
To understand the differences between simple and fractional distillation
Learning objectives: ANALYSIS
To be able to describe how paper chromatography can be used to separate mixtures
To be able identify a mixture and a pure substance on a chromatogram
To understand how to calculate Rf values from a chromatogram
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
Main topics include:
- Simple Distillation
- Fractional distillation
-Summary questions
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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Edexcel CC5 Ionic bonding for the new 9-1 GCSE
TOPIC 1 KEY CONCEPTS OF CHEMISTRY PAPER 1 and PAPER 2- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
Learning objectives: LESSON 1
To know the term ‘bond’
To be able to describe how ions can form either anions and cations
To be able to relate the formation of an ion with the group number from the periodic table
LESSON 2:
To recall how to form an ion
To explain how ionic bonds are formed between atoms
To be able to calculate the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in simple ions
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Main topics include:
- Ionic bonds
- metals and non metals
- Electronic configuration
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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WORKSHEETS ONLY FOR LESSONS SEE:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-unit-7g-chemistry-particle-theory-7c-brownian-motion-7d-diffusion-7e-pressure-11475017
KS3 Unit 7G Chemistry - Particle Theory
Aimed for Higher/middle/lower abilty - all slides are labelled and no work is required for differentiation
7Gb: Particle Theory
Lesson 1- Particles
To recall the term particle
To describe the properties of solids, liquids and gases
To use the particle model to explain other observations about matter
Lesson 2 - Particles EXTRA LESSON
To explain what happens to particles as a substance changes state.
To be able to understand what happens when ice melts
To be able to complete an APP independently
7Gc Brownian Motion
Lesson 3 - Brownian Motion
To describe the Brownian motion
To be able to state where Brownian motion can be observed and explain how it occurs using particle theory
To explain why different units are needed for measuring very small or very large objects
7Gd Diffusion
Lesson 4 - Diffusion
To describe the term diffusion
To be able to explain the speed of diffusion
To be able to carry out calculations to work out the speed of diffusion
7Ge Air Pressure
Lesson 5 - Air pressure
To describe how moving gas particles cause pressure
To explain the ways gas pressure can be increased
To be able to explain some effects of air pressure
5 lessons including practicals
Targeted towards specification
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
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WORKSHEETS ONLY:
FOR LESSONS SEE
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-unit-7h-chemistry-chemical-reactions-7a-7b-elements-7c-metals-7d-compounds-7e-reactions-11561348
KS3 Unit 7H Chemistry - Chemical reactions
Aimed for High and low ability Year 7 but can be adapted for middle ability if required - all slides are different and differentiated - more information is found under each slide
8 Lessons and worksheets with answers
Lesson 7Ha: The air we breathe
Lesson 1-
To explain the difference between elements, compounds, mixtures and atoms
To interpret particle models of mixtures, atoms, elements and compounds
To be able to describe the difference between a mixture and pure substances
Lesson 2-
To recall that atoms can be joined together by bonds
To represent atoms using a model
To recall the names of the most important gases mixed in air
Lesson 7Hb: Earth’s elements
Lesson 3-
To be able to use the periodic table correctly
To explain how elements have been discovered
To be able to recall that different materials have different properties
Lesson 7Hc: Metals and non-metals
Lesson 4 -
To be able to identify the positions of metals and non-metals
To describe some common properties of metals and non-metals
To be able to explain the advantages of recycling metals
Lesson 5 -
To be able to recall how to use the periodic table
To be able to use experimental evidence to identify metals and non-metals
To consolidate by creating a poster
Lesson 7Hd: Making compounds
Lesson 6 -
To be able to describe the changes in properties between a compound and its constituent elements
To be able name simple compounds from two elements
To be able to write simple chemical formulae from molecular structures
Lesson 7He: Chemical reactions
Lesson 7 -
To recall examples of chemical reactions in everyday life
To investigate several reactions and to record observations
To be able to identify the changes in chemical and physical reactions
Lesson 8 -
To be able to identify the products and reactants using word equations
To model simple reactions using word equations
To be able to identify thermal decomposition reactions
8 lessons including practicals
and worksheets
Targeted towards specification
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
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WORKSHEETS ONLY FOR LESSONS SEE:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-unit-7f-acids-alkali-7fb-indicators-c-acidity-alkalinity-d-neutralisation-e-ph-of-soil-11411753
KS3 Scheme of work and lessons for Unit 7b Chemistry - Acid and Alkalis
Aimed for BOTH High ability and LOW ability the information is found in the slides at the bottom to tell you the difference
7F Introductary lesson:
Lesson 1- Introduction to acids and alkalis
To recall the main hazard symbols
To be able to describe the difference between acids and alkalis
To understand the difference between dilute and concentrated
7Fb Indicators:
Lesson 2 -Indicators
To understand what indicators are
To be able to explain the colour changes associated with litmus and universal indicator
To evaluate the effectiveness of different indicators.
7Fc Acidity and alkalinity:
Lesson 3 - pH and pH scale
To describe the main features of the pH scale
To be able to describe alternative methods that can be used to investigate the pH
To describe solutions as being more or less acidic/alkaline by comparing their pHs
7Fd Neutralisation:
Lesson 4 - Neutralisation 1 (pH of soil)
To understand the term neutralisation
To demonstrate how the application of neutralisation is important in everyday life
To explain several applications of neutralisation
Lesson 5 - Neutralisation 2
To know different bases and acids
To understand how to name salts
To be able to supply missing reactants or products to complete word equations
7Fe Neutralisation in daily life
Lesson 6 - Prepare a salt and how carbonates react differently
To know the different ways to produce a salt
To prepare a salt
To explain further uses of neutralisation
6 lessons including practicals and homework (could be split into 8 lessons)
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
SEE THE INDIVIDUAL LESSONS FOR MAIN TOPICS
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All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)