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 objective:
Investigate how refraction happens using a glass block.
This is made for a KS3 level science class.
Includes questions, answers, diagrams, a practical opportunity and videos/simulations if you don’t have the practical equipment.
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 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 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 law of reflection, virtual images, specular reflection and diffuse reflection. This is made for a KS3 level class.
Includes diagrams, class practical (or demonstration/video), questions, answers and assessment for learning opportunities.
PowerPoint that covers the key words: transparent, translucent, opaque, absorbed, transmitted, luminous, non-luminous, light meter and reflected. This is made for a KS3 level class.
The PowerPoint includes the answers to the activities.
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 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 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 states of matter (solids, liquids and gases) for a KS3 level class.
Includes questions, answers and assessment for learning opportunities.