Huge pack of resources to teach a module on thinking skills and metacognitive approaches to science exam questions. Aimed at year 10/11 double or triple scientists. The resources focus on skills and contain examples from biology, chemistry and physics. The questions selected can usually be answered from the information in the question meaning this work can be incorporated into teaching without worrying too much about where you are in the syllabus. Mark schemes are included. Metacognition, which includes ideas such as learning to learn and developing thinking skills, can be applied to the way students tackle examination questions. This scheme of learning and accompanying lessons and resources,for science skills, breaks down the different types of questions that students meet and supports them to find learned strategies that work for them in how to tackle those questions. Each skill comes complete with a PowerPoint, worksheet and mark scheme. The resources are based on AQA materials but the skills are transferable across other exam boards. All three sciences: biology, chemistry and physics, are covered. Connections and tick boxes Data in tables Graphs Data in bar and pie charts Comprehension and application Command words Complicated diagrams Extended response questions Professor Bunsen resources are tested in school and make GCSE science engaging and exciting. Most importantly it could save you and your school time! The accompanying worksheet allows students to practice and for you to give feedback and help them to improve. The answers are included to help the busy teacher or non-specialist.

4.2 Organisation AQA GCSE Biology, trilogy or synergy revision mats/grids These simple revision mats, similar to the full set I have written for chemistry, can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. The sheets include a mixture of cloze word fact sections with recall and exam style questions. Biology only and higher tier content is marked along with content linked to the required practicals (RP3, RP4 etc). Contains 12 mats for unit 2 as Powerpoint and PDF answer grids also included. These 12 printable A3/A4 mats cover the following content: Unit 2 - Organisation Mat 1 - Principles of organisation Mat 2 - The human digestive system Mat 3 - Qualitative reagents to test for enzymes RP4 and investigating the effect of pH on the rate of reaction of amylase enzyme RP5 Mat 4 - The heart and lungs Mat 5 - Coronary heart disease Mat 6 - Health issues and non-communicable diseases Mat 7 - Effects of non-communicable diseases Mat 8 - Cancer Mat 9 - Plant tissues, organs and systems Mat 10 - Water transport in plants Mat 11 - Experiments on water transport, the transpiration stream Mat 12 - Movement of substances through a plant

AQA GCSE Combined Science - **FOUNDATION TIER ** These simple revision mats can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. Include a mixture of cloze word fact sections with recall and exam style questions. Now with free suggested answer sheets to support non-specialists or parents/students revising. Provided as Powerpoint and PDF. These 8 printable A3 mats cover the following content Unit 1 Atomic structure and the periodic table (4 mats) Atoms elements and compounds Mixtures The model of the atom Subatomic particles Size of atoms Relative atomic mass Electronic structure The Periodic Table Metals and non-metals Group 0 Group 1 Group 7 Unit 2 Bonding structure and the properties of matter Chemical bonds Ionic bonding Ionic compounds Covalent bonding Covalent compounds Metallic bonding How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances State symbols Properties of ionic compounds Properties of small molecules Polymers Giant covalent structures Properties of metals and alloys Metals as conductors Structure and bonding of carbon

Support your students to learn the definitions they need for all the year 1 and AS topics in the new specification A-level chemistry! Each powerpoint activity sheet contains a mind map for each of the topics covered and a glossary of words to cut out. Students use the first mind map for reference and then cut out and stick the definitions on the second mind map. You could completely remove the words on the second mind map and encourage students to arrange the glossary themselves to make the activity more challenging. 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 Atomic structure and amount of substance 3.1.3 and 3.1.4 Bonding and energetics 3.1.5, 3.1.6 and 3.1.7 Kinetics, equilibria and redox 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 Periodicity, group 2 and group 7 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 Introduction to organic chemistry and alkanes 3.3.3 and 3.3.4 Halogenoalkanes and alkenes 3.3.5 and 3.3.6 Alcohols and organic analysis

These simple revision mats can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. The sheets are differentiated specifically for foundation tier students. These 4 printable A3 mats cover quantitative unit 3 Mat 1 Elements compounds and mixtures Atomic structure Sub-atomic particles Separating mixtures Isotopes Mat 2 Timeline of the discovery of the structure of the atom Comparative sizes of atoms and nucleus Mat 3 Groups in the periodic table Periods in the periodic table Properties of elements with the same number of outer electrons Mendeleev’s periodic table Mat 4 Group 7 Group 0 Transition metals Group 1 Mat 5 Finding metals and non-metals on the periodic table Ionic, covalent and metallic bonding Metallic bonding diagram Mat 6 Ionic bonding dot and cross diagrams Covalent dot and cross diagrams Mat 7 Properties of covalent substances Properties of ionic compounds Mat 8 Properties of metals and ions How substances conduct electricity The particle model and states of matter Mat 9 Diamond’s properties and structure Graphite’s properties and structure Mat 10 Fullerenes structure and properties Graphene structure and properties Mat 11 The law of conservation of mass Understanding coefficients Understanding subscripts Mat 12 Calculations of relative formula mass Calculations of mean, range and uncertainty Changes in mass in reactions involving gases Mat 13 Concentrations in grams/dm3 Should take a fair few lessons to work though and revise or can set as a homework sheet a week in the run up to exams.

AQA A-level chemistry unit 3.3.9 Aromatic Chemistry and the reactions of benzene and its derivatives - Lesson or Revision workbook with answers This workbooks covers a whole unit of work combining detailed information sections with Cornell Style notetaking so the books can be used while you teach and students can add their own notes and ideas down the margin. Colour is used consistently for the different types of sections to make the booklet more dyslexia friendly as I have found that chemistry notes and questions can often be very dense, and somewhat inaccessible for all students but especially students who have dyslexia. The booklet can also be produced as a revision guide for the topic and contains all the notes and practice past paper questions you would need to revise along with worked examples. Student and parent friendly and can be used without a teacher. This booklet is 25 pages long with answers to past paper questions provided at the back from page 21 onwards. It is provided in word and pdf. Please customise for personal use only and do not share or re-sell. Contents • Useful definitions • Kékulé structure and problems with it • Naming compounds based on benzene • Electrophilic substitution reactions of benzene

Powerpoint lesson introducing the concept of limiting reactants and excess of a chemical reactant. Contains complete lesson powerpoint with worked examples on limiting reactants and worksheets to practice more tricky examples from this higher tier chemistry only section.

Worksheets in pdf and word including mark schemes supporting students understanding of calculating the mean, range and uncertainty for their practical experiments.

10 page introductory workbook introducing alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters Part 1 – Organic chemicals and functional groups Part 2 – Alcohols Part 3 – Carboxylic Acids Part 4 – Esters Success criteria covered by this booklet: You should know what a functional group is and know what the functional group for an alcohol, a carboxylic acid and an ester is You should be able to interpret information about alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters You should be able to recognise alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters from their names or formulae You should be able to give examples of alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters and explain their uses

AQA GCSE Combined Science Chemistry - **FOUNDATION TIER ** These simple revision mats can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. Include a mixture of cloze word fact sections with recall and exam style questions. Now with free suggested answer sheets to support non-specialists or parents/students revising. Provided as Powerpoint and PDF. These 8 printable A3 mats cover the following content Unit 5 Energy Changes (3 mats) Exothermic and endothermic reactions Energy transfer during exothermic and endothermic reactions Reaction profiles Unit 6 The rate and extent of chemical change (5 mats) Rate of reaction Factors which affect the rate of chemical reactions Collision theory and activation energy Catalysts Reversible reactions Energy changes and reversible reactions Equilibrium

4.1.1.2 Mixtures Two part Powerpoint lessons on techniques for separating mixtures including two practicals, filtration, crystallisation and chromatography as well as a homework survival activity inspired by Bear Gryll’s. The accompanying worksheet allows students to practice and for you to give feedback and help them to improve. PDF files included for easy viewing in iBooks, tablets or mobile devices. Professor Bunsen resources are tested in school and make the new GCSE in chemistry engaging and exciting. Most importantly it could save you and your school time! Fully resourced with Powerpoints, worksheets and lesson activities and key facts and opportunities for improvement and redrafting throughout

Mind maps linking key definitions for new specification AQA A-level Chemistry Unit 3.1.1 Atomic Structure Unit 3.1.2 Amount of substance Cut and stick a comprehensive glossary onto a pre-prepared mind map showing the connections between the concepts and definitions in the topic. How many marks do your students lose because they cannot correctly interpret the question or use the incorrect terminology in the definitions? This activity is best printed A3 so the definitions can be easily read. Students can then prepare their own mind map definitions sheet by cutting and sticking the relevant definitions onto the mind map. Make it more or less difficult by adjusting the mind maps to contain more or less information to help them.

These simple revision mats can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. With free suggested answers typed and handwritten onto completed sheets. These files are PowerPoints which you can tweak for your classroom if desired (but please do not re-distribute). Non-editable PDF files available separately at a discount. These printable A3 mats cover unit 10 - Resources and sustainable development Mat 1 Using the Earth’s resources Finite and renewable resources Recycling Sustainable development Natural resources Synthetic products Using and preserving resources Mat 2 Potable water UK water supply Distillation and pure water Desalination Mat 3 Waste water treatment Sewage treatment processes Septic tanks Factors contributing to waste water Mat 4 Alternative methods of extracting metals Phytomining Bioleaching Corrosion and rusting Mat 5 Life cycle assessment of plastic bags versus paper bags Mat 6 Reduce, reuse, recycle Raw materials Ceramics Glass Steelmaking and using scrap iron Mat 7 Polymers, composites and alloys Thermosoftening vs. thermosetting Alloys and their uses Mat 8 Haber process Rate vs. yield and compromises. NPK fertilisers and salts in NPK fertiliser manufacture.

These simple revision mats can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. With free suggested answers typed and handwritten onto completed sheets. These files are PowerPoints which you can tweak for your classroom if desired (but please do not re-distribute). Non-editable PDF files available separately at a discount These printable A3 mats cover unit 4, Reactivity of Metals, Reactions of Acids, Titrations, Electrolysis Mat 1 Formation of positive ions when metal atoms react Observations when alkali metals react with water Tendency to form positive ions and the reactivity series Inclusion of carbon and hydrogen in the reactivity series Observations when metals react with acids Placing metals in order of reactivity by observation of their reactions The meaning of displacement Mat 2 What is a metal ore Examples of metals that can be found natively in the Earth Reduction to form metals Meaning of the terms oxidation and reduction in terms of oxygen Meaning of the terms oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons Equations for the extraction of metals using carbon Metal displacement Ionic equations for displacement reactions Comparisons of cost of titanium extraction vs iron extraction Mat3 Reaction of metals with acids to produce salts and hydrogen Formation of hydrogen and hydroxide ion in solution Indicator Neutralisation and salt formation Names and formulae of common laboratory acids Names and formulae of common laboratory alkalis Charges on common ions Soluble and insoluble hydroxides Metals and acids as redox reactions Mat 4 Formation of soluble salts by evaporation and crystallisatiion pH scale and neutralisation Indicators vs. pH probes Titrations Calculations for titrations Ionic equation for neutralisation Mat 5 Strong and weak acids Ionisation of acids Difference between the terms strong and weak and concentrated and dilute The meaning of the pH scale Mat 6 The process of electrolysis Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds Using electrolysis to extract metals Electrolysis of aqueous solutions Representation of reactions at electrodes as half equations

4.1 Cell Biology AQA GCSE Biology, trilogy or synergy revision mats/grids These simple revision mats, similar to the full set I have written for chemistry, can be printed A3 with a single sheet forming a revision activity for an entire topic. The sheets include a mixture of cloze word fact sections with recall and exam style questions. Biology only and higher tier content is marked along with content linked to the required practicals (RP1, RP2 etc). Contains 7 mats for unit 1 as Powerpoint and PDF answer grids also included. These 7 printable A3/A4 mats cover the following content: Unit 1 - Cell Biology Cell structure Eukaryotes and prokaryotes Animal and plant cells Cell specialisation Cell differentiation Microscopy Cultuting microorganisms (biology only) Cell division Chromosomes Mitosis and the cell cycle Stem cells Transport in cells Diffusion Osmosis Active transport

Have fun with a free bonfire night chemistry lesson or science club lunchtime special! Inspire your KS3 or KS4 students to learn more about chemistry. Teach them about the use of salts and metal powders in fireworks to create colours and sparkles (take real care when using metal powders such as iron) and make sure students know they should not be creating or dismantling their own fireworks. Design a firework. Links to spectroscopy of the stars …and analysis of valuable old paintings to spot fakes using the technology seen in the art BBC TV series Fake or Fortune!

Free taster lesson. This Powerpoint lesson introduces the properties of metals and non-metals using a video clip link from a Harry Potter film. Students explore how the Death Eaters attack the Millennium Bridge and how the properties of metals help us to understand the catastrophic failure of the bridge in the film without resorting to magic! Engaging links then made with the Millennium Bridge on its opening and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Fully resourced with Powerpoints, worksheets and lesson activities and key facts and opportunities for improvement and redrafting throughout.