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.
This PowerPoint resource is a comprehensive teaching tool for exploring key aspects of chemical reactions. It is designed to support student understanding of atom counting in chemical formulas (including those with brackets), writing word and symbol equations, and balancing chemical equations accurately.
The resource includes clearly outlined learning objectives, engaging starter activities, and step-by-step instructions for mastering each concept. Students will learn to count atoms in chemical compounds, differentiate between reactants and products, and use systematic methods to balance equations. Worked examples, interactive activities, and practice exercises are provided to reinforce learning and ensure concept retention. A periodic table is required for this lesson to identify elements and their symbols.
Ideal for chemistry lessons aligned with general science or specific exam board specifications, this PowerPoint is suitable for middle and high school students. Teachers can use it for direct instruction, group discussions, or individual practice. The resource, saved as a ‘.pptx’ file, is fully editable, allowing customization to meet specific class needs.
This PowerPoint has been refined to enhance clarity and engagement, ensuring effective delivery of essential chemistry skills. It is an invaluable resource for building foundational knowledge in chemical reactions and supporting student success in science education.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Explain why breathing rate increases during exercise.
Plan and carry out an investigation to measure the effect of exercise on breathing rates.
This is made for a KS3 level science class.
Includes: a mind-map, questions, answers, tables, variables, prediction, method, help with the bar graph, conclusion and evaluation.
This engaging PowerPoint presentation on Metallic Bonding provides an in-depth exploration of how metal atoms bond and the resulting properties of metals. It offers a complete lesson plan for secondary school students, including clear learning objectives, interactive starter activities, and comprehensive content explanations. Key topics include the definition of metallic bonding, the concept of delocalized electrons, the formation of giant lattices, and the physical properties of metals such as malleability, ductility, conductivity, and high melting/boiling points.
Designed to align with chemistry curricula, the resource also introduces alloys, explaining their composition, properties, and the science behind their hardness compared to pure metals. Students are encouraged to apply their understanding through review questions, practical examples, and opportunities to draw diagrams. This resource demystifies concepts such as the sea of delocalized electrons and their role in the unique characteristics of metals.
Perfect for teachers and students, this PowerPoint (.pptx file) is editable, making it easy to tailor to specific classroom needs. Updated recently to enhance usability and content accuracy, this resource is suitable for lessons, revision, or independent study. It is particularly useful for visual learners, with detailed diagrams and examples that bring the topic to life.
Whether used for classroom instruction or exam preparation, this presentation provides a robust foundation in understanding metallic bonding and its applications.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Investigate how light travels through a lens.
Describe the difference between a convex lens and a concave lens.
Identify the focal point in a light ray diagram of a convex lens.
This is made for a KS3 science class.
Includes questions, answers, diagrams and link to a virtual simulation.
This engaging PowerPoint lesson is designed to help students master the fundamental concepts of ionic compounds. Perfect for secondary school chemistry classes, it features clear explanations, practical examples, and interactive tasks that align with key curriculum standards.
What’s Covered:
Understanding Ionic Compounds:
Explore the formation of ionic compounds and deduce their chemical formulae using examples like magnesium oxide and potassium chloride.
Learn about polyatomic ions, including sulphate and nitrate.
Ionic Bonding and Lattices:
Examine the arrangement of ions in giant ionic lattices, focusing on sodium chloride’s 3D structure.
Compare various models (2D, 3D, ball-and-stick, dot-and-cross), discussing their advantages and limitations.
Learning Objectives:
Deduce the formula of common ionic compounds.
Represent ionic structures with models and diagrams.
Understand the limitations of different representational methods.
Interactive Activities:
Starter questions and practice problems for deducing chemical formulae.
Creative tasks like building ionic lattices with molymod kits.
Exam-style questions to consolidate understanding.
Why This Resource?
Aligned with secondary school chemistry curricula, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Flexible usage: Ideal for guided lessons, homework, or revision.
Promotes active learning through hands-on activities and real-world applications.
File Type: PowerPoint (.pptx)
Updated: December 2024 – Includes additional examples, enhanced visuals, and video integration for interactive learning.
This resource is an excellent choice for teachers looking to make the topic of ionic compounds both accessible and engaging for their students!
This comprehensive PowerPoint resource on Covalent Bonding is designed to help students understand how non-metal atoms form bonds through the sharing of electrons. It provides a structured lesson plan that includes starter activities, clear explanations, and interactive learning objectives. Key topics covered include the definition of covalent bonding, how bonds form, and detailed instructions for drawing dot-and-cross diagrams of simple molecules such as H₂, F₂, O₂, CO₂, CH₄, NH₃, and H₂O.
The presentation is ideal for secondary school science students and aligns with chemistry curricula focused on bonding and molecular structures. Starter activities engage students by reinforcing prior knowledge, such as properties of metals and metallic bonding, while guiding them to categorize compounds as ionic or covalent. The slides are rich with examples and include step-by-step modeling of covalent bonding, which aids visual learners in grasping the concept.
Updated for clarity and usability, this PowerPoint includes review questions to consolidate learning and practice. It is a ready-to-use resource for teachers, complete with editable slides to tailor the content to specific classroom needs. The file format is .pptx, ensuring compatibility with most devices and software.
Perfect for lessons, revision, or self-study, this resource makes understanding covalent bonding accessible and engaging for students.
This detailed PowerPoint presentation on Ionic Bonding is an ideal teaching resource for secondary school chemistry lessons. It provides a clear explanation of how ionic bonds form, alongside interactive and engaging activities to help students consolidate their understanding. The resource includes learning objectives, step-by-step examples, and practice exercises designed to develop students’ skills in drawing dot-and-cross diagrams for ionic compounds.
Key topics covered include the definition of ionic bonding, the formation of positive and negative ions through electron transfer, and the role of electrostatic forces of attraction. The presentation explores common examples such as sodium chloride, magnesium oxide, and potassium oxide, and provides detailed instructions on working out ion charges for elements in Groups 1, 2, 6, and 7. Students are encouraged to practice constructing ionic bonding diagrams for compounds like lithium fluoride, calcium chloride, and sodium oxide, with extension tasks to deepen their understanding.
This PowerPoint (.pptx file) is fully editable, making it easy for teachers to adapt the content to their specific curriculum requirements. Updated recently for improved clarity and functionality, the resource is suitable for classroom use, homework assignments, or independent study. Its structured approach and clear visuals make complex concepts accessible and engaging for learners.
Whether you’re teaching bonding for the first time or revising for exams, this resource provides everything you need to support your students’ mastery of ionic bonding.
PowerPoint that covers power and the cost of electricity for a KS3 level class.
The starter revisits efficiency and energy stores from previous lessons to enhance memory recall.
The power equation (power = energy transferred / time) is covered with an example of how to show working out. Slides include rearranging the equation and unit conversions.
The cost equation (cost = power x time x cost per kWh) is also covered.
Answers are included.
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 generating electricity by combusting fossil fuels. Includes how fossil fuels are formed, what we use them for, how electricity is generated and the advantages and disadvantages. This is made for a KS3 level class.
The starter activity revisits efficiency and power from previous lessons to enhance memory recall.
PowerPoint that covers the 5 energy stores, 4 energy transfers and the principle of conservation of energy. This is made for a KS3 level class.
Includes diagrams, questions, answers and a practical activity that can be done as a class or demonstration by the teacher.
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:
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 pathogens, disease and preventing infection.
Includes questions, answers, a video and a mind-map.
The following learning objectives are covered:
State what a pathogen is and the 4 examples of pathogens that cause disease.
Describe how bacteria and viruses cause disease.
Explain how pathogens are passed from one organism to another, and use this to suggest ways of preventing the spread.
This is made for a GCSE KS4 science class.
PowerPoint that covers the effects of alcohol on the body and the long-term effects of drinking alcohol.
This is made for a GCSE KS4 science class.
The following learning objectives are covered:
Describe the short term and long term effects of drinking alcohol.
Describe the effects of alcohol on unborn babies.
Includes questions, answers, a mind-map to fill in, a short comprehension and a poster opportunity.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Describe and explain what happens to light when it passes through a prism.
State how primary colours add to make secondary colours.
State the effect of coloured filters on light and explain how filters and coloured materials subtract light.
This is made for a KS3 science class.
Includes questions, answers, diagrams, examples and a link to a virtual simulation of dispersion.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Describe what forces do and how they are measured.
Identify ‘contact forces’ and ‘non-contact forces’.
Simply describe what ‘interaction pair’ means and identify interaction pairs in a simple situation.
Use a newton meter to measure the size of a force.
Includes diagrams, explanations, practical safety, practical method, practical results table, questions and answers.
