Pupils work in groups to solve the challenge, use their own knowledge and that given in the resource to write a report to a construction company on which rocks they should use for different construction tasks. Print out all the pages and a set to groups of 3-4 pupils. 20 minutes to read the information, read the example report and to write their own. Lower ability groups will copy out the example with the correct rocks added in and the higher ability groups will write their own report from scratch. Rocks, slate, limestone, metamorphic, fossils, marble, construction, uses of rocks

A simple worksheet used with my year 7s to allow them to practice naming compounds. includes 6 common compounds that can be named with simple rules. All of these compounds are also known by another name so you can engage pupils by telling them about everyday substances. Simple worksheet, compounds, afl, starter, plenery

Learning Objectives Investigate how speed of cooling affects the crystal size of minerals. Link the properties of igneous rocks with where they cooled. Use particle diagrams to explain the difference between intrusive and extrusive Settler: Revision of intrusive and extrusive from previous lesson. Starter: Pupil write their own hypothesis for the practical – discuss what makes a good hypothesis. Fter pupils have done theirs they can asses themselves based on the WAGOLL in the ppt. Demonstration: Practical:/ Main 1: Pupils carry out the salol/lead iodide or stearic acid cooling practical. Main 2: Pupils write an analysis for this experiment, using the mark scheme. Pupils can then peer assess using the markscheme and the WAGOLL. AFL: Ask pupils at the end how giants causeway was made and importantly where? Photographs in ppt.

Learning Objectives State that earthquakes are most frequent at tectonic plate boundaries. Explain what causes earthquakes suddenly. Explain why people might not evacuate overtime there is an earthquake warning. Settler: Think pair share Are all earthquakes the same? Which Earthquakes are more dangerous? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pwlMHpeOto Do they occur everywhere? Starter: Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFB-qpiKccs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOCxNVDiOnE Practical: Main 1: Why might Earthquakes be difficult to predict? Why are the effects of the Earthquake on people who live there? If earthquakes are so destructive why don’t people evacuate everyone there is a mild tremor? Main 2: AFL: Homework What is your own experience with earthquakes? Has someone in your family experienced a earthquake? Write a diary entry for the day when the earthquake happened (fact or fiction), include any warning you had about the earthquake if you had them and what your response was, wether you thought the earthquake was dangerous and what happened afterwards. Ever wondered why some old buildings survive earthquakes and some don't - turns out the secret is retrofitting.

Learning Objectives State that volcanoes occur at tectonic plate boundaries. Explain why do people live near volcanoes? Contrast volcanoes predictability with those of earthquakes. Settler: What are volcanoes? Pictures and video Starter: Pupils draw and label main parts of a volcano. Demonstration: Candlewax volcano Search for this on youtube or RSC website. Practical: Main 1: Where do volcanoes occur? Main 2: AFL: Practice questions in ppt Homework Homework: IN PAIRS Produce a model of a volcano. You can use your imagination, with whatever materials you have to hand. If you want your volcano to react there are lots of videos to show you how. If you are stuck for ideas you can use the if Doha had a volcano model template on the website.

A collection of resources to help with teaching AQA C2.2 How structure influences the properties and uses of substances Includes card sorts ready made in small and large - print these on coloured card and laminate for the best effect. Includes keyword glossary sheet - this can be given to pupils at the start of a topic or made available during revision as atopic specific resource. Includes mini test for a starter to judge prior knowledge, or used as a summative activity at the end of the lesson. Includes: AQA C2.2.1 Molecules AQA C2.2.2 Ionic compounds AQA C2.2.3 Covalent structures AQA C2.2.4 Metals AQA C2.2.5 Polymers AQA C2.2.6 Nanoscience

Main 1: Show pupils how to draw the structure of the Earth. Pupils produce a version in their books. Main 2: Question pupils about the states of the layers and how they know this. AFL: 4 Mark Question: Describe the Earth’s layers explain with examples how they're properties are based on their state. With a WAGOLL (examples of medium and higher answers are in the ppt). Homework: Possibly ask pupils to produce a 3d model of their diagram.

A collection of resources to help with teaching AQA C2.1 Structure and bonding. Includes card sorts ready made in small and large - print these on coloured card and laminate for the best effect. Includes keyword glossary sheet - this can be given to pupils at the start of a topic or made available during revision as atopic specific resource. Includes mini test for a starter to judge prior knowledge, or used as a summative activity at the end of the lesson. More to be added.

The popular word game: now as a starter in your classroom. Use this as a starter on the whiteboard or as a competition between your classes through the half term. This is my bell task for all sets with a prize at the end of term for the set with the highest total score. Interactive, all pupils want to take part, good as a literacy and numeracy (calculating the scores) starter. Applicable to all subjects not just science. Includes printable tiles (I laminate mine and have sticky magnets on the back so they can work on my magnetic whiteboard). Powerpoint and PDF version included, keynote version on the jump link for OS X users - this works especially well. mrmortonscience

A collection of resources to help with teaching AQA C1.5 Other useful substances from crude oil. Includes card sorts ready made in small and large - print these on coloured card and laminate for the best effect. Includes mini test for a starter to judge prior knowledge, or used as a summative activity at the end of the lesson. Includes AQA C1.5.1 Obtaining useful substances from crude oil AQA C1.5.2 Polymers AQA C1.5.3 Ethanol

A collection of resources to help with teaching AQA C1.3 Metals and their uses. Includes card sorts ready made in small and large - print these on coloured card and laminate for the best effect. Includes mini test for a starter to judge prior knowledge, or used as a summative activity at the end of the lesson. Includes: AQA C1.3.1 Extracting metals AQA C1.3.2 Alloys AQA C1.3.3 Properties and uses of metals

A collection of resources to help with teaching AQA C1.4 Crude oil and fuels Includes card sorts ready made in small and large - print these on coloured card and laminate for the best effect. Includes mini test for a starter to judge prior knowledge, or used as a summative activity at the end of the lesson. Includes AQA C1.4.1 Crude oil AQA C1.4.2 Hydrocarbons AQA C1.4.3 Hydrocarbon fuels

Designed for AQA C2.2.4 Lesson placed within a SOW. Several starters and plenary included. Full presentation included. ICT/BYOD activity included. Includes card sort activity. Includes ideas for practical.

A collection of resources to help with teaching AQA C2.5 Exothermic and endothermic reactions. Includes card sorts ready made in small and large - print these on coloured card and laminate for the best effect. Includes keyword glossary sheet - this can be given to pupils at the start of a topic or made available during revision as atopic specific resource. Includes mini test for a starter to judge prior knowledge, or used as a summative activity at the end of the lesson. Includes: AQA C2.5.1 Energy transfer in chemical reactions

Covers every topic in C2. These google forms are designed to allow you to either print or mail direct to you students and they can self assess what they know against the required specification. When completed either within the email or in an internet browser (works perfectly on mobile devices) the evaluation from the class is sent directly back to you where a breakdown of the responses is built into the form. (responses - summary of responses). **UPDATE** Google form versions can be accessed through the word document. Each form only takes pupils a few minutes to fill out and are much quicker than traditional Red/amber/green self assessments. Ideally complete after the lesson is taught, at the beginning of any revision period and at the end of a revision session.

A collection of resources to help with teaching AQA C1.1 The fundamental ideas in chemistry.. Includes card sorts ready made in small and large - print these on coloured card and laminate for the best effect. Includes mini test for a starter to judge prior knowledge, or used as a summative activity at the end of the lesson. Includes: AQA C1.1.1 Atoms AQA C1.1.2 The periodic table AQA C1.1.3 Chemical reactions

For every topic in C1 there is a small (under 5 mins) starter or plenary quiz, includes multiple choice answers to enable all pupils to access the content. Great assessment at the start of a revision lesson or ideal for tuition. Includes: AQA C1.1.1 Atoms AQA C1.1.2 The periodic table AQA C1.1.3 Chemical reactions AQA C1.2.1 Calcium carbonate AQA C1.3.1 Extracting metals AQA C1.3.2 Alloys AQA C1.3.3 Properties and uses of metals AQA C1.4.1 Crude oil AQA C1.4.2 Hydrocarbons AQA C1.4.3 Hydrocarbon fuels AQA C1.5.1 Obtaining useful substances from crude oil AQA C1.5.2 Polymers AQA C1.5.3 Ethanol AQA C1.6.1 Vegetable oils AQA C1.6.2 Emulsions AQA C1.6.3 Saturated and unsaturated oils AQA C1.7.1 The Earth''s crust AQA C1.7.2 The Earth's Atmosphere

Large card sorts -ideal for starter, plenary, main or revision activity, which is suitable for a wide range of abilities and great for working in mixed ability pairs. These are large (10 cards per page) recommended size for revision as part of a circus of activities, for multiple sets it is recommended that you use the smaller version (20 cards per page). C2.1 - Structure and Bonding C2.2 - How the structure influences the properties and uses of substances 2.2.1 – Molecules, 2.2.2 - Ionic compounds, 2.2.3 - Covalent structures, 2.2.4 – Metals, 2.2.5 – Polymers, 2.2.6 - Nanoscience C2.3 - Atomic structure, analysis and quantitative chemistry 2.3.1 - Atomic Structure, 2.3.2 - Analysing Substances, 2.3.3 - Quantitative Chemistry C2.4 - Rates of reaction C2.5 - Exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions C2.6 - Acids, bases and salts 2.6.1 - Making salts, 2.6.2 - Acids and bases C2.7 - Electrolysis

A learning opportunity and satire based on the hugely popular social networking phenomenon, this is atom book, a resource to allow elements of various masses and numbers to communicate. You can either; use the resource yourself to generate staters, plenary or interesting discussion points around the content of your lesson. use the included atom pages to generate discussion or - give the template to the pupils and have them create their own discussions between the elements or molecules you have learned about in the lesson.

Useful layout of all the learning objectives from the spec for AQA chemistry. Pupils can tick off topics as they go along or use this as a revision tool that is slightly easier to use than the plain specs. I am using this for formative assessment to have pupils tell me which areas they are confident with.