Having taught in the UK and abroad, I've experienced teaching many different syllabi including SABIS, AQA, WJEC and Cambridge. I develop resources to help teachers model key concepts, provide practice for students and include answers to help students self-assess their work. Planning for a 27 lesson week can be stressful to say the least, so I hope you find my resources useful. Thank you for choosing my lesson/s, I hope they enrich your teaching practice and make your life easier.
Having taught in the UK and abroad, I've experienced teaching many different syllabi including SABIS, AQA, WJEC and Cambridge. I develop resources to help teachers model key concepts, provide practice for students and include answers to help students self-assess their work. Planning for a 27 lesson week can be stressful to say the least, so I hope you find my resources useful. Thank you for choosing my lesson/s, I hope they enrich your teaching practice and make your life easier.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Define electrolysis.
Describe electrolysis in terms of the movement of ions.
Explain why electrolysis can only occur when an ionic compound is molten or in aqueous solution.
This is made for a KS4 GCSE Chemistry class.
Includes diagrams, a demonstration activity, questions and answers.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
State that aluminium can be extracted from aluminium oxide using electrolysis and write the overall word equation.
Describe the electrolysis of aluminium oxide.
Explain the classification of the reactions at each electrode as oxidation or reduction by writing half equations.
Explain why cryolite is added to aluminium oxide in the industrial extraction of aluminium.
Includes questions, answers, diagrams, explanations and a quiz.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Write a method for making a soluble salt from a neutralisation reaction involving an insoluble base.
Describe why steps in the method are necessary to get pure crystals.
Includes questions, answers, a video, method to follow, safety guidance and application questions with answers.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Explain why bond breaking is endothermic and bond making is exothermic.
Explain why a reaction is exothermic or endothermic in terms of the amount of energy needed to break bonds and being released when bonds are formed.
Calculate the energy change for a reaction, including the correct unit.
Includes diagrams, explanations, examples, questions and answers.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Describe the composition of gases in the atmosphere.
Explain how the composition of gases has changed from the early atmosphere.
Includes explanations, questions and answers.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Predict the products of the electrolysis of a solution.
Describe how to electrolyse brine in terms of ions moving.
Explain the electrolysis of brine using half equations, classifying reactions at the electrode as oxidation or reduction.
Includes diagrams, explanations, examples, questions and answers.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Describe the reaction between metal and acid using an ionic equation.
Determine and explain which species is oxidised and which species (metal atom or ion) is reduced in a reaction in terms of electron transfer.
Includes questions, answers, examples and explanations.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
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PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Describe what the reactivity series is and the order of metals within it.
Define what a displacement reaction is.
Predict where displacement reactions occur.
Write word equations to represent displacement reactions.
Includes questions, answers, explanations and examples.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Practice naming salts.
Write word equations for the reactions between metals and different acids.
Write the formula of salts using the charges of ions.
Includes questions, answers and explanations.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Describe the reaction between metals and oxygen and write the word and symbol equation for this.
Describe the reaction between metals and water and write the word and symbol equation for this.
Deduce the order of reactivity for metals reacting with oxygen and with water.
Includes questions, answers, word equation practice and chemical symbol equation practice.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Conduct an investigation into what happens when aqueous solutions are electrolysed using inert electrodes.
Analyse results of the experiment.
Includes equipment list, method, a results table, safety guidance, a video, questions and answers.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
This GCSE chemistry resource bundle provides a thorough and accessible introduction to electrolysis, guiding students step by step through its principles, processes, and practical applications. It features five engaging lessons that cover everything from foundational concepts to required practical skills, ensuring students are well-prepared for exams.
The bundle includes:
Introduction to Electrolysis: Explains the basics of electrolysis, including how ionic compounds conduct electricity and the role of electrodes in separating elements.
Electrolysis of Molten Compounds: Demonstrates how electrolysis works with molten ionic compounds, providing clear examples and practice opportunities.
Electrolysis of Aluminium Oxide: Explores the extraction of aluminum using electrolysis, linking the process to real-world applications in industry.
Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions: Teaches students how to predict the products of electrolysis in solutions, with diagrams and step-by-step explanations.
Required Practical: Electrolysis: Offers a detailed guide to the required practical, with instructions, safety considerations, and tips for accurately recording and analyzing results.
How to use: Each lesson includes clear explanations, diagrams, and exam-style questions to help students understand and apply key concepts. The practical lesson ensures students are confident in carrying out experiments and understanding their results. Perfect for GCSE chemistry teachers, this bundle provides a structured approach to teaching electrolysis while making it engaging and relevant to students.
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Electrolysis
Lesson 2 - Electrolysis of Molten Compounds
Lesson 3 - Electrolysis of Aluminium Oxide
Lesson 4 - Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions
Lesson 5 - Required Practical Electrolysis
PowerPoint that covers states of matter (solids, liquids and gases) for a KS3 level class.
Includes questions, answers and assessment for learning opportunities.
Learning Objectives:
To be able to state the number of atoms of each element in a chemical formula with or without brackets.
To be able to name compounds consisting of non-metals only and a combination of metals and non-metals.
To be able to describe how to name a compound.
-Recognise hazard symbols and match the symbol to its meaning.
-Describe safety precautions that should be taken when handling substances, based on their hazard symbols.
Learning Objectives:
State that materials are made up of particles.
Describe how the features of the particles can affect the properties.
Evaluate particle models.
This engaging lesson on giant covalent structures, updated on 3rd December 2024, provides students with a comprehensive understanding of this unique type of chemical bonding. The resource includes interactive activities, clear diagrams, and detailed explanations tailored for secondary school science students.
Giant covalent structures consist of non-metal atoms bonded together by strong covalent bonds, forming extensive lattice structures. Examples include diamond, graphite, and silicon dioxide. These substances exhibit properties like high melting and boiling points due to strong bonds, hardness (except for graphite, which is soft and slippery), and poor electrical conductivity (with graphite as an exception due to its delocalized electrons).
The lesson covers:
Key examples of giant covalent structures.
Comparative analysis of their properties.
Applications such as diamond in drill bits and jewellery, graphite in pencils and lubricants, and silicon dioxide in glass and ceramics.
With structured activities, such as matching exercises and review questions, students will reinforce their understanding of concepts like why diamond is a non-conductor and graphite is an excellent conductor. Starter questions encourage critical thinking about molecular forces and conductivity, while an optional video link provides visual reinforcement.
How to use: Teachers can guide students through the material by introducing the big question, using interactive matching tasks, and encouraging collaborative discussion during the exercises. This resource ensures students grasp the fundamental properties and applications of giant covalent structures in real-world contexts.
Learning objectives:
To be able to describe what a physical property is.
To be able to define common properties.
To be able to describe the properties of metals and non-metals.
This resource is a complete lesson on expressing concentrations, ideal for secondary school chemistry students. It covers fundamental concepts of solution concentration, with step-by-step explanations and engaging activities. The PowerPoint presentation (.pptx) includes clear visuals and practice questions designed to enhance student understanding of the topic.
What’s Included:
Learning Objectives:
Define the concentration of a solution.
Calculate concentration in g/dm3 using mass and volume.
Determine the mass of solute from given concentrations and volumes.
Explore methods to adjust solution concentrations.
Starter Activity: Students calculate relative atomic mass, relative formula mass, and percentage composition of compounds.
Key Definitions: Clear explanations of solute, solvent, and solution with relatable examples, such as diluting squash.
Interactive Examples: Real-life contexts like adjusting saltwater concentration through adding solute or reducing solvent.
Concentration Equation: Formula and practice questions, emphasizing unit conversions (e.g., cm3 to dm3).
Review and Reflection: Guided review questions to consolidate understanding.
Key Features: This resource offers a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical application, including problem-solving tasks with answers for feedback. It helps students grasp concentration concepts essential for chemistry and real-world applications, like preparing solutions in labs.
File Type: PowerPoint (.pptx)
Updated: December 2024 – Includes enhanced examples and additional practice questions.
Perfect for classroom teaching or independent learning, this lesson is designed to engage students while building core skills in chemistry!
