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
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L1 Energy stores and in action
L2 Energy is conserved, efficiency and working out efficiency (with extra work on sankey diagrams for higher achievers)
Free booklet found in my shop - it cannot be added here due to licence (AQA KS3 booklets)
Complete lesson package
L1 Magnetic objects
L2 Magnetic fields
L3 Making a magnet
L4 Electromagnets
L5 Electromagnets PRACTICAL
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Complete lesson package
FORCES
L1 Forces recap from Year 7
L2 Balanced and unbalanced forces
L3 Resultant forces and streamlining/drag
L4 practical in the booklet
L5 Speed
L6 Practical in the booklet
GRAVITY
L1 Gravity in space
PRESSURE
L1 Pressure
L2 PRACTICAL
L3 Taking the plunge
L4 Pressure in the air /Air pressure
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COmplete questions, answers, worksheets, homeworks and practical
L1 Heat vs Temp, L2 practical , L3 Insulators and conductors, L3b Practical L4 Convection, L5 radiation, L6 Changing state
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Good overview for a Year 8 group
AQA A2 Level 3.2.5 Transition metals and 3.2.6 Reactions of ions in aqueous solution COMPLETE LESSON PACKAGE plus practicals and required practicals
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)
You will need a membership to Chemsheets - doesn’t have to be used with chemsheets
RSC STARTER FOR 10 CAN BE FOUND ON RSC WEBSITE
Very detailed- will not suit everyone (hidden slides are extras depending on ability of class)
3.2.5 Transition metals
3.2.6 Reactions of ions in aqueous solution
3.2.5.1 General properties of the transition metals – LESSON 1 and LESSON 2 crossover (see each ppt for allocation)
3.2.5.3 Shapes of complex ions (done before subsitution reactions – starts in lesson 2)
3.2.5.2 Substitution reactions (covered all in lesson 3a)
3.2.5.4 Formation of coloured ions
3.2.5.5 Variable oxidation states
3.2.5.6 Catalysts
3.2.6 Reactions of ions in aqueous solution
Lesson 1: General properties of TM
To write the electron structure of first row transition metals and their ions and describe what a transition metal is in terms of electron structure
That these characteristics include complex formation of coloured ions, variable oxidation state and catalytic activity
Lesson 2: TM complexes and ligands
To define the terms ligand, complex, co-ordinate bond and co-ordination number
Explain the difference between and give examples of monodentatate, bidentate and multidentate ligands.
To identify the oxidation state of the metal and understand the term co-ordination number
To know about oxygen transfer by haemoglobin
Lesson 3: Shapes of TM complexes
To give examples of and sketch the shapes of octahedral, tetrahedral, square planar and linear complexes
To understand how to name complexes
To know how some complexes can show cis-trans (E–Z) or optical isomerism
To know the complexes in cisplatin and Tollen’s reagent.
Lesson 3c: Ligands subsitution
To understand ligand exchange and explain why there may be a change in co-ordination number
To describe and explain the chelate effect in terms of entropy and enthalpy
To complete a series of exam questions to consolidate
To complete a series of practical sessions to consolidate (see prac. requirements ->)
Lesson 3d Practical - Ligand displacement series
Lesson 4 + 5: Coloured ions
To describe factors that affect the colour of TM ions
To explain why TM complexes are coloured
To describe how colorimetry can be used to find the concentration of coloured ions in solution
Lessons 5b: Practical - Determining the formula of a complex ion
Lesson 6: Variable os
Lesson 6b: Practicals
Lesson 7: Redox titrations
Lesson 7b Practical
Lesson 8: Practical
Lesson 9: Catalysts
Lesson 9b: Practical
Lesson 9bi: Practical
Lesson 10, 11, 12: Reactions of ions in aqueous solution
Lesson 13: REQUIRED PRACTICAL 11
Homework booklets
4.10.4 The Haber process and the use of NPK fertilisers (chemistry
only)
4.10.4.1 The Haber process
4.10.4.2 Production and uses of NPK fertilisers
Content split over 7 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
L1 + 2 Dynamic equilibrium
Objectives:
To complete a practical exercise
To explain what is meant by the term dynamic equilibrium
To consolidate learning with questions
LEsson 3, 4 + 5: Le Chatelier
Objectives:
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)
Lesson 6: Haber Process
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)
Lesson 7: Fertilisers
Objectives:
To recall 3 essential elements for plant growth
To be understand how to name several fertilisers made from different acid and alkali compounds
To describe and compare the laboratory preparation and the industrial production of ammonium sulfate
Unit 10 Using resources
4.10.3 Using materials (chemistry only)
4.10.3.1 Corrosion and its prevention
4.10.3.2 Alloys as useful materials
**4.10.3.3 Ceramics, polymers and composites NOT INCLUDED
**
Content split over 2 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 Rusting
Objectives:
To explain how experimental results can be used to show the conditions necessary for rusting
To explain in detail how to prevent iron from rusting
To consolidate using questions
Lesson 2: Alloys
Objectives:
To be able to explain why alloys are harder than pure metals
To give examples of different alloys and their uses
To consolidate using questions
4.9 Chemistry of the atmosphere
4.9.1 The composition and evolution of the Earth’s atmosphere
4.9.1.1 The proportions of different gases in the atmosphere
4.9.1.2 The Earth’s early atmosphere
4.9.1.3 How oxygen increased
4.9.1.4 How carbon dioxide decreased
4.9.2 Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
4.9.2.1 Greenhouse gases
4.9.2.2 Human activities which contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases in the
atmosphere
4.9.2.3 Global climate change
4.9.2.4 The carbon footprint and its reduction
4.9.3 Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources
4.9.3.1 Atmospheric pollutants from fuels
4.9.3.2 Properties and effects of atmospheric pollutants
Lesson 1: Early atmosphere
Objectives:
To interpret the evidence available for the composition of the Earth’s early atmosphere
To be able to describe the Earths’ early atmosphere
To explain how oceans formed
Lesson 2: Changing atmosphere
Objectives:
To explain how the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was decreased
To be able to how life evolved
To consolidate with questions
Lesson 3: Today’s atmosphere
Objectives:
To know the compositions of the gases in the atmosphere
To complete practical’s to investigate this
To consolidate with questions
Lesson 4: Greenhouse gases
Objectives:
To know the names of the greenhouse gases
To be able to describe how the greenhouse effect is caused
To consolidate with questions
Lesson 5: Enhanced greenhouse effect
Objectives:
To understand the enhanced greenhouse effect
To be able to interpret graphs that show climate change
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 6: CLimate change
Objectives:
To understand what human activities may influence the climate
To be able to explain the problems that climate change may cause
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 7: Carbon footprint
Objectives:
To understand the term carbon footprint
To explain how to reduce the personal carbon footprint
To explain how the government intend to reduce the carbon footprint
Lesson 8: Combustion
Objectives:
To explain what happens during complete combustion of a hydrocarbon
To explain what happens during incomplete combustion of a hydrocarbon
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 9 + 10: Combustion practicals
Objectives:
To watch a series of demonstrations
To answer questions based on the practicals
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 11: Pollutants
Objectives:
To explain why hydrocarbon fuels release sulfur dioxide when they are used
To describe the problems caused by acid rain
To be able to explain why oxides of nitrogen are produced by engines
4.8.3 Identification of ions by chemical and spectroscopic means
(chemistry only)
4.8.3.1 Flame tests
4.8.3.2 Metal hydroxides
4.8.3.3 Carbonates
4.8.3.4 Halides
4.8.3.5 Sulfates
Required practical 7: use of chemical tests to identify the ions in unknown single ionic compounds covering the ions from sections Flame tests to Sulfates
4.8.3.6 Instrumental methods
4.8.3.7 Flame emission spectroscopy
Content split over 5 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: Flame tests
Objectives:
To carry out flame tests
To describe flame tests to identify ions in solids
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 2 + 3: Test for metal ions
Objectives:
To recall precipitation reactions (Practical)
To explain how metal ions are identified using sodium hydroxide solution
To be able to write ionic half equations for the formation of metal hydroxides (H)
Lesson 4:Testing for non-metal ions
Objectives:
To explain how carbonate ions and sulfate ions are detected
To explain how halide ions are detected
To consolidate with exam style questions
Lesson 5: Instrumental analysis
To describe that instrumental methods of analysis
To evaluate data from a flame photometer
To consolidate with exam style questions
4.8 Chemical analysis
4.8.1 Purity, formulations and chromatography
4.8.1.1 Pure substances
4.8.1.2 Formulations
4.8.1.3 Chromatography
4.8.2 Identification of common gases (not really a lesson - part of lesson 2)
4.8.2.1 Test for hydrogen
4.8.2.2 Test for oxygen
4.8.2.3 Test for carbon dioxide
4.8.2.4 Test for chlorine
Content split over 4 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: Purity
Objectives:
To be able to explain the differences between a pure substance and a mixture
To be able to explain how impurities affect melting and boiling points
To understand how to interpret melting point data
Lesson 2: Formulation
Objectives:
To create a formulation
To explain the term formulation
Tests for common gases
Lesson 3: Chromatography
Objectives:
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 answer questions consolidating learning
Lesson 4: Chromatography analysis
Objectives:
To be able evaluate the chromatography experiment
To be able use our math skills and interpret our chromatogram
To apply all knowledge to exam questions
4.7 Organic chemistry
4.7.3 Synthetic and naturally occurring polymers (chemistry only)
4.7.3.1 Addition polymerisation
4.7.3.2 Condensation polymerisation (HT only)
4.7.3.3 Amino acids (HT only)
4.7.3.4 DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and other naturally occurring polymers
Content split over 7 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: Polymers
To know the terms polymer, monomer and polymerisation
To understand that simple polymers consist of large molecules containing chains of carbon atoms
To consolidate learning
Lesson 2: PRAC
To synthesise a polymer
To complete the BH booklets
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 3: LDPE and HDPE TRIPLE
To understand how LDPE and HDPE polymers are produced
To describe the uses for LDPE and HDPE
To compare the properties of thermosetting and thermosoftening polymers
Lesson 4: PRACTICAL
To change the conditions of reactions to produce different polymers
To understand the problems with polymers (EXTRA)
To consolidate learning
Lesson 5: POLYMER TRIPLE
To recall the terms polymer, monomer and polymerisation
To explain additional polymerisation reactions
To identify naturally occurring polymers
Lesson 6:Condensation polymers
To explain what is meant by condensation polymerisation
To explain which two functional groups react together to form a polyester
To be able to draw the structure of a polyester
Lesson 7: Amino acids
To be able to label the structure of an amino acid
To draw polypeptides
To make polysaccharides from sugars
4.7 Organic chemistry
4.7.1 Carbon compounds as fuels and feedstock
4.7.1.1 Crude oil, hydrocarbons and alkanes
4.7.1.2 Fractional distillation and petrochemicals
4.7.1.3 Properties of hydrocarbons
4.7.1.4 Cracking and alkenes
4.7.2 Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only)
4.7.2.1 Structure and formulae of alkenes
4.7.2.2 Reactions of alkenes
4.7.2.3 Alcohols
4.7.2.4 Carboxylic acids
PART 1:
Lesson 1: Crude oil
To understand the term ‘hydrocarbon’
To explain why crude oil is useful
To explain why crude oil is a finite resource and non-renewable
Lesson 2 and 3
L2 Fractional distillation
To understand how crude oil is separated into useful fractions
To be able to explain the differences between each fraction
To consolidate with questions
Lesson 4: PRACTICALS
Lesson 5: Alkanes
To know the term alkane
To understand how the formula differs in the alkane series
To describe the trends found in an homologous series of compounds
Lesson 6: Alkanes and PRACTICAL
PART 2:
Lesson 1: Alkenes
To know the term alkene
To recall the formulae of molecules of alkenes and draw the structures of these molecules TRIPLE
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 2 + 3: Cracking and PRACTICAL
To explain why cracking is needed
To explain what is happening during the cracking of oil fractions
To consolidate learning with questions
To describe the positive test for alkenes
To complete a practical to demonstrate cracking
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 4: Reactions of alkenes
To recall the reactions of alkenes with oxygen
To be able to write and draw addition reactions of alkenes
To consolidate learning with questions
PART 3:
LEsson 1: Alcohols
To recall the functional group specific to alcohols
To be able to draw and predict the the structures of several alcohols
To consolidate with questions
LEsson 2 + 3: Alcohols reactions
To understand how ethanol is produced by fermentation
To explore other reactions of alcohols
To consolidate with questions
To study some reactions of ethanol
To explore other reactions of alcohols
To consolidate with questions
Lesson 4: Carboxylic acids
To be able to draw and predict the structures of several carboxylic acids
To explain the properties of carboxylic acids (HT)
To be able to make esters
Lesson 5: Reactions of CA
To make an ester
To consolidate learning
To answer exam style questions
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)
4.6 The rate and extent of chemical change
4.6.1 Rate of reaction
4.6.1.1 Calculating rates of reactions
4.6.1.2 Factors which affect the rates of chemical reactions
4.6.1.3 Collision theory and activation energy
4.6.1.4 Catalysts
Required practical 5: investigate how changes in concentration affect the rates of reactions by a
method involving measuring the volume of a gas produced and a method involving a change in
colour or turbidity.
This should be an investigation involving developing a hypothesis.
Content split over 15 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: Measuring rates
To understand reaction rates
To investigate practically different methods for measuring the rate of reaction
To interpret graphs that show the rate of reaction
Lesson 2: Collision theory
To understand why reactions take place
To know 4 ways to increase the rate of reaction
To be able to calculate rates from graphs
Lesson 3: Graph skills
To be able to calculate rates
To be able to calculate rates from graphs
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 4 to 7: Surface Area
L4: DEMO
To watch a demonstration of surface area
To explain the effect of surface area on rate of reaction
To consolidate learning with questions
L5 & 6 PRACTICAL 1068: Surface Area Experiment (Gas Volume / Large & Small Marble Chips)
To carry out a practical investigating the effect of surface area on rate of reaction
To be able to draw a graph to show your results
To consolidate learning with questions
L7: To complete all graphs and carry out a check
To calculate the rate of reactions for each lump
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 8 & 9 RP 5
Concentration Experiment (Gas Volume / Acid Molarity/ Marble Chips)
L8 To write a hypothesis
To investigate the effects on the rate of reaction by changing the concentration
To consolidate learning with questions
L9:
To explain the effects on rate of reaction using the collision theory
To interpret graphs that show the rate of reaction
To consolidate learning
Lesson 10: PRACTICAL Investigation into the Rate Between Sodium Thiosulphate and Hydrochloric Acid
To write a hypothesis
To carry out a second practical to investigate concentration represented by colour change
To consolidate learning
Lesson 11 + 12: Temperature
L11: Temperature Experiment (Gas Volume Marble Chips)
To complete the match up
To carry out a practical investigating the effect of temperature on rate of reaction
To consolidate learning
L12:
4.5.2 Chemical cells and fuel cells (chemistry only)
4.5.2.1 Cells and batteries
4.5.2.2 Fuel cells
Content split over 2 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
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AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Lesson 1: Cells and batteries
To compare voltages in simple cells
To know that a chemical cell produces a voltage until one of the reactants is used up
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson2:
To be able to recall how a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell functions
To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of fuel cells for given uses
To consolidate learning with questions
4.5 Energy changes
4.5.1 Exothermic and endothermic reactions
4.5.1.1 Energy transfer during exothermic and endothermic reactions
Required practical 4: investigate the variables that affect temperature changes in reacting solutions such as, eg acid plus metals, acid plus carbonates, neutralisations, displacement of
metals.
4.5.1.2 Reaction profiles
4.5.1.3 The energy change of reactions (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: Endothermic and exothermic
To recall the definitions of endothermic and exothermic reactions
To list several endothermic and exothermic reactions
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 2: PRACTICALS
PRACTICAL 1132 - Reaction between zinc (I want magnesium) and copper sulphate solution
PRACTICAL 1134 - Investigating the reaction between calcium oxide (I want ammonium nitrate and water) and water
To be able to recognise an endothermic and exothermic reaction from practical data
To consolidate learning with questions
To complete a 6 mark exam question
Lesson 3 and 4: REQUIRED PRACTICAL
To plan an experiment
To complete a practical based on your plan
To evaluate the practical completed
Lesson 5: MEXICAN BEN (HT)
To complete a 10 question recall
To be able to describe these reactions in terms of bond breaking and making (HT)
To be able to explain the overall heat energy change for a reaction (HT)
Lesson 6: Reaction profiles
To recall the terms activation energy
To be able to draw and interpret simple graphical representations of energy changes occurring in chemical reactions
Consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 7: Energy profile
To complete a 10 question check up
To understand energy changes
To be able to calculate the energy change in a reaction given the energies of bonds (in kJmol-1) (H)
4.4.3 Electrolysis
4.4.3.1 The process of electrolysis
4.4.3.2 Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds
4.4.3.3 Using electrolysis to extract metals
4.4.3.4 Electrolysis of aqueous solutions
Required practical 3: investigate what happens when aqueous solutions are electrolysed using
inert electrodes. This should be an investigation involving developing a hypothesis.
4.4.3.5 Representation of reactions at electrodes as half equations (HT only)
Content split over 12 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: Electrolysis the basics
To recall the properties of ionic compounds from year 9
To understand the terms electrolysis, electrolytes, anode, cathode and electrodes
To explain the movement of ions during electrolysis
Lesson 2 + 3 Molten PLUS DEMONSTRATION AND HT 1/2 equations
To explain OILRIG in terms of electrodes
To watch the demonstration of the electrolysis of lead bromide
To explain how to predict the products of electrolysis of molten ionic solids with half equations (HT)
Lesson 4: Extracting metals (Aluminium)
To recall how metals are extracted from ores
To explain how aluminium is manufactured
To write half equations
Lesson 5 + 6: Aqueous PLUS HT 1/2 equations
To recall the preferential discharge of ions
To explain how to predict the products of electrolysis of aqueous solutions
To consolidate learning
Lesson 7, 8 and 9: PRACTICALS and HT 1/2 equations
To devise a hypothesis about the products that will be formed at the electrodes
To complete a practical
To consolidate learning
Lesson 10: Electrolysis of Water
To observe the electrolysis of water
To explain the electrolysis of water
To consolidate learning by reviewing the practical completed on aqueous solutions
Lesson 11: Copper
To investigate the change in mass of the anode and of the cathode, when copper sulfate solution is electrolysed between copper electrodes
To explain how this process can be used to purify copper
To explain the reactions taking place at the copper electrodes (H)
Lesson 12: RUSTING
To explain how experimental results can be used to show the conditions necessary for rusting
To explain in detail how to prevent iron from rusting
To consolidate using questions