Introduction to Acid and Alkali for KS3. Discusses the uses of acids and alkali with household examples. The properties of acids and alkalis Introduces the pH scale (best with teacher demo) For higher level students a task to identify relevant ions Worksheet attached for possible homework or application task

(Updated) Designed for year 9 class. Easily adjusted to support all levels. This lesson enables the students to recall atomic structure and apply information to learn about isotopes. Visual guide to ion formation. Worksheet included for calculating subatomic particles with given data. Answer sheet included Introduction and practice questions for relative atomic mass based around Chlorine

Used for an observation This was aimed for a top set class but can be easily tailored for lower ability students. Contains past paper exam style questions and answers. Also attached are differentiated sheets to assist students with understanding the different methods of cracking (thermal / steam and catalytic). Animations included to assist visual learners. Research task designed to increase comprehension skills.

Animated powerpoint, used to deliver to my Year 7 of ranged ability. Introduces students to the history of microscopes including Robert Hooke, Includes guided learning to the parts of the microscope. Introduction to writing methods and drawing observed images. Calculations for magnification. Includes homework for students to research functions of each part to reinforce learning. Can be adjusted for different levels of ability

Made to deliver to year 10 class. Easily tailored to deliver to higher or lower levels. Animations attached to lead students through base ideas of cell division and natural cell death. Explores the ideas of unregulated cell division leading to tumour formation. Detailed presentation on factors that affect chances of cancer (smoking, ionizing radiation, ultraviolet and carcinogens). Key word matching and independent research tasks to help students understand benign and malignant tumours. Exam style questions for higher and lower level plenary.

Designed to the new AQA specification. Delivered to year 10. Can be altered to suit different ability levels. Introduces and defines exercise. Allows students to discuss and determine the reason behind the bodies response to exercise. Covers anaerobic respiration and how lactic acid is created and removed. Model graph for oxygen debt allowing students to understand recovery time. Summary questions attached. Plenary is exam style practice (higher and lower available)

An introduction into how we use the resources the Earth provides. (graphs provided by AQA Third Edition Chemistry) Covers defining 'finite' and 'renewable' Discusses how resources are obtained (can be altered for research task) Compares data to determine sustainability Group activity about the role of scientists in assisting agriculture and industry Includes printable tables and definitions to save time

Explanation of electrolysis, including introduction to copper sulphate practical Includes: Presentation, recapping on ions, explaining process and key phrases to help understanding of the process. Assessment based on past papers (with answers for teacher) Worksheet and diagram, can be easily tailored for higher ability. Any feedback is appreciated

Delivered to higher ability KS4 students but can be adjusted for different groups. Includes resource (Diagram included to label, word bank and answer guide) Recaps on definition of cells, tissues and organs with visual aids. Explains the term ‘metabolism’ to students as the sum chemical processes occuring in the body. Student lead activity allows them to research and label the digestive system. Visual aids and animations help deliver information on the adaptations of the digestive systems (peristalsis, enzymes, microvilli and stomach muscles). Plenary is exam style questions.

Designed to deliver to Year 10 group. Can be altered easily for any ability group. Introduces students to the relevance of glucose made in photosynthesis. Using displays or resources students can explore 6 different uses for glucose (differentiated worksheets included). Exam practice questions provided for extensions / homework. Simple retention task included to help with constructing concise answers. Quick research task (QR code provided) for nutrients in soil. Exam style question as plenary

Designed to be accessible for all abilities. I found this topic at first could be very daunting for students so have created this as a way to guide them step by step through the process while also making it so you can take a step back and allow the students to work out the patterns involved. Begins with a recap into radiation types (animated). Then describes alpha decay and beta decay. Worked examples of equations and practise equations as an activity. Plenary is exam style questions

Designed for year 10 and 11 for the new AQA specification. Animated powerpoint designed to lead students through calculating resultant forces using right angle triangles. Introduction is a recap on resultant forces. Allows students to become confident with drawing ‘triangles of forces’ for diagonal resultant forces (animated answers to show the relevant forces) Shows how ‘alternate angles’ are used to help calculate angles. Worked examples of SOHCAHTOA to calculate angles and unknown forces Plenary is a worked exam style question.

Leads the students through the development of the periodic table from Newland's to Mendeleev's. Links to YouTube video that explains Mendeleev's discovery. Differentiated questions to help students understanding. Final task introduces the students to trends and helps them to see first hand how the table is used.

Created to support the Biology required practical for preparing bacteria and testing antibacterial hand-wash. Discusses aseptic techniques and assists the students with the designated method. I have attached the required practical data sheet.

(Apologies for the poor preview, TES servers are having issues) Introduction to the three states of matter. Designed to be delivered to year 7 but easily changeable for different year groups or abilities. Activity requires water, a balloon and some blu-tac or similar. Gives the students a chance to explore the different states and get used to different properties. Crossword included to help with vocabulary. Introduces the particle model and its use. Animated slides guide the students through representing each state using the particle model and justifying why. Plenary is exam style questions.

(Apologies for poor previews, TES servers are having issues) Delivered to a year 10 class. Can be easily adapted for different ability levels and year groups. Introduces the students towards the concept of metabolism and metabolic pathways. Animations included to help show idea of 'series of chemical reactions'. Includes wall displays as resources for students to research the different pathways recommended by AQA. Exam style question for plenary

Designed to match the new AQA specification. Delivered to Year 9 students. Introduces group 1 (alkali) metals and their reactions. Works well with a demo / controlled practical. Animated presentation to explain how outer electron relates to reactivity of the metals. Questions and model answers to lead students through equations and understanding reactions. Quick thinking task about the storage of metals. Ends with alternative plenaries, either content check or past paper question.

Designed to deliver to KS4 group. Can be altered for a range of abilities. Reinforces law of conservation of energy Leads students through definition of closed system. Independent research (QR codes to BBC bitesize) to allow students to research different heat transfer types. Visual descriptions of each to help reinforce learning. Worksheet included regarding design and function of vacuum flask

Designed for year 7 as a recap on pH scale and introduction to other indicators. Introduces litmus paper to students. Table included is designed to help them apply their understanding of colour change and interpreting results. Method for creating red cabbage indicator. Alternative slides prepared depending on whether you want to provide hot water or allow students to use Bunsen burners to boil water themselves. Plenary is past paper question.

Used as a prelearning tool for KS3 / KS4. Useful when linked to relevant websites.