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I am a secondary school & A-level Science teacher, specialising in Biology. I am also an experienced AQA GCSE Biology Examiner. My resources contain a mix of Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons aimed at meeting specification points for the new AQA Trilogy GCSE course and KS3 Activate course. All of my lessons include at least one opportunity for self-assessment, a range of activities to suit students of all abilities, a set of differentiated starter questions and a plenary.

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I am a secondary school & A-level Science teacher, specialising in Biology. I am also an experienced AQA GCSE Biology Examiner. My resources contain a mix of Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons aimed at meeting specification points for the new AQA Trilogy GCSE course and KS3 Activate course. All of my lessons include at least one opportunity for self-assessment, a range of activities to suit students of all abilities, a set of differentiated starter questions and a plenary.
NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry  - Hydrocarbons
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Hydrocarbons

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Organic Chemistry’ SoW. The lesson begins on a description of hydrocarbons and why crude oil is so useful, this is followed by a video on crude oil. Whilst watching the video students will be required to answer a set of questions, this work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The next part of the lesson requires students to watch a teacher demonstration of the distillation of crude oil, students will watch the teacher distill crude oil, removing at least four fractions. The fractions can be passed around the classroom and students will need to complete a results table to assess the smell, viscosity, colour and flammability of each fraction. Pupils will now focus on the structure of different alkanes, they will be introduced to the first four alkanes and be asked to think about why there is a pattern in the formulae of alkanes. Next, students will complete a summary table of the structural formulae, displayed formulae, 3D structure and boiling point of the first four alkanes in the homologous series. Students can self/peer assess their work using the answers provided. Finally, pupils will complete a ‘Quick Check’ task, which involves answering a set of questions about what they have learned this lesson. Those higher ability students may want to turn to the back of their books to avoid looking at notes, lower ability will need extra support. Again, the mark scheme for these questions is included in the PowerPoint. The plenary task requires pupils to write 3 facts, 3 key words and one questions to test their peers knowledge of what they have studied in class today. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Rate of Reaction: The effect of catalysts
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Rate of Reaction: The effect of catalysts

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Rates of Reaction’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins with a video on catalyts, pupils will need to watch this and use the information provided to answer a set of questions. This work can then be self-assessed using the answers provided on the PowerPoint. This is followed by students sketching a reaction profile diagram into their books to show the effect of a catalyst on the activation energy of a reaction. In the next task pupils will be given some information on catalysts, they will need to read through this and use this to complete a place-mat of questions. Once completed, students can either self-assess or peer-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. Pupils will now work through a set of levelled questions on catalysts using data which is provided, pupils can then self-assess their work using the answers provided on the PowerPoint. The final task is a true or false activity, pupils are given a set of statements which they need to decide are true or false. They can write their answers down on mini white boards so it is easier to assess the whole class. The plenary activity requires pupils to talk to their partner, for a few minutes, about what they have learnt in the lesson today. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE (2016)  Chemistry - Rate of Reaction: The effect of concentration and pressure
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Rate of Reaction: The effect of concentration and pressure

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Rates of Reaction’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson begins with students introduced to the idea of concentration in terms of no. of particles per cm3. Students will then need to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas of how an increase in concentration may affect the rate of a reaction. Students can use their ideas from this first task to make a prediction for the investigation into the rate of reaction between sodium thiosulphate and different concentrations of HCl. Students will need to conduct this investigation using the practical sheet provided, record their results, plot a graph of their results and complete a conclusion. Students can assess their explanation of the results they collected using the answer provided in the PowerPoint presentation. The next part of the lesson will focus on the effect of pressure on the rate of a reaction. Students will firstly be introduced to the idea of an increasing pressure leading to an increase in the number of particles per cm3, using this information and the diagrams provided pupils can ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about how an increase in pressure would affect the rate of a reaction. Their answer to this question can self-assessed using the answers provided. Next, students need to work through a set of levelled questions on the effect of pressure on the rate of a reaction. This work can be self-assessed using the answers provided on the PowerPoint. The last task is for pupils to plot a set of results onto graph paper, using these data they can calculate the initial rate of reactions for two concentrations of HCl. Students can assess their work using the mark scheme provided on the PowerPoint. The plenary task is for pupils to write down three quiz questions (and the answers!) to test their peers knowledge of what they have learned in the lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE (2016)  Chemistry - Reversible Reactions
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Reversible Reactions

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Rates of Reaction’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins with an introduction to reversible reactions, including the example of thermal decomposition of ammonium chloride. Pupils will then conduct an investigation into the energy changes which occur during a reversible reaction, using the practical sheet provided students will carry out the experiment and record their results in the table provided. The reversible reaction from this investigation is then shown on the board, with an explanation of the energy changes that are taking place as the reaction moves in either the forward or reverse direction. Pupils will now watch a video on energy changes which take place during a reversible reaction, using this they will need to answer a set of questions. This work can be self-assessed using the answers provided on the PowerPoint presentation. Pupils will now need to complete a ‘Quick Check’ task which includes questions within the module of ‘Rates of Reaction’, students can then self-assess or peer-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. Finally, pupils can complete a crossword which summarizes definitions used within the ‘Rates of Reaction’ module, the answers for this are provided for self/peer assessment. The plenary task required pupils to complete an exit card listing 3 things they have learnt today, 5 key words and 1 question to test their peers knowledge of a subject. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry  - Atmospheric Pollutants
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Atmospheric Pollutants

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Earth’s Atmosphere’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The first part of the lesson asks students to think > pair > share some of their answers to questions about pollution - where does it come from? How may we monitor it? Once pupils have gathered together their ideas as groups, a class discussion can highlight some of the important ideas & the next slide details the answers. The next task focuses on sulfur dioxide pollution and it’s contribution to the formation of acid rain. Pupils will be given some information in pairs about this pollutant and will be required to answer questions about this information in their books. Once completed pupils are able to self-assess their work using the answers provided in the PowerPoint. Pupils will now watch a video on complete vs. incomplete combustion to think about the gases released into the atmosphere via these two processes. They will need to answer a set of questions whilst watching this video, they can then self-assess their work using the answers provided. Two further atmospheric pollutants are now introduced to the class - nitrogen oxides and also solid particulates released by diesel engines. Pupils will now complete a fill-in-the-blank task to summarise what they have learned to far this lesson, this task can then be self-assessed using the answers provided. This is followed by a quick check ‘True or False’ activity, pupils will need to identify whether a list of statements are true or false. The next part of the lesson focuses on how scientists can monitor pollution, pupils are given a set of results from particle collector pads which have been left in certain locations around the UK. Pupils need to record their results in a table, draw a graph to represent the results and write a conclusion about their results. The plenary task is for pupils to either summarise what they have learned today in three sentences or write a definition of a list of key words from today’s lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry  - Making Fertilisers
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Making Fertilisers

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Earth’s Atmosphere’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience Firstly, students are shown how to ammonia produced in the Haber process is reacted with different acids to form different ammonium compounds before being used in fertilisers. Firstly, students will investigate how to produce ammonium sulphate in the lab - they will be provided with a practical worksheet which they will need to work their way through in pairs. This involves a titration, which they should have carried out before, their results can be recorded in the table provided on the worksheet. Next, pupils will watch a video on the production and use of fertilisers - using the information provided int he video a set of questions needs to be answered. This work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Lastly, pupils will be given a set of information about how fertilisers are made in the lab compared to being made by chemical industry. Using this information students will need to complete a comparison table which focuses on starting materials, equipment, safety, yield and running costs. This work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The plenary task requires pupils to write three quiz questions to test their peers knowledge on what they have learned during the lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE (2016)  Chemistry - Water Treatment
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Water Treatment

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Earth’s Atmosphere’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience Pupils will firstly come up with a mind map of ideas about why water is such an important resource, they can discuss with their partner and write their ideas in their books. Some of the reasons can then be revealed via the PowerPoint presentation and pupils can assess their work - making corrections where necessary. Pupils are then shown a quick recap of the stages involved in the water cycle, before beginning to look at the treatment of fresh water and purification of salt water. Students will be given a worksheet of questions, around the room will be information sheet on how fresh water is turned into potable, drinking water and how sea water is purified. Pupils will need to read the information posters to answer their questions, this work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The next part of the lesson will focus on waste water treatment, pupils will watch a video on the steps involved with sewage treatment. Pupils will answer a set of questions whilst watching the video, this work can then be self-assessed using the answers provided. The final task is for pupils to complete an exam-style question on this topic, they can answer in their books and either self or peer assess using the mark scheme provided. Finally, pupils will be given a set of answers, they will need to come up with questions which match these answers. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Atoms, Elements, Compounds & Mixtures
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NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Atoms, Elements, Compounds & Mixtures

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Atomic Structure & Periodic Table' SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins with student discussing the differences between atoms, compounds & mixtures and writing their ideas down, this is knowledge they should be able to recall from KS3. This is then explored further using an animation with questions that pupils are required to answer. After self-assessment of this task pupils are introduced to the definitions of each: atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures and will need to complete a fill-in-the-blank task to summarise. Pupils will then be given a selection of diagrams on the board, they will need to determine whether these diagrams are representing elements, compounds or mixtures. Once complete they can self-asses their work using the answers provided. The next part of the lesson introduces students to the idea of the periodic table, pupils will need to stick in a copy of it and then will be given a task sheet which can be completed using the names and symbols of the elements. The plenary task is a set of questions about what students have learnt that lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Reduce, reuse, recycle
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Reduce, reuse, recycle

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Earth’s Resources’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The first part of the lesson focuses on the problems of metal extraction, particularly to the environment. Students will firstly brainstorm their ideas of how metal extraction can cause problems, then some examples are revealed using the PowerPoint presentation and the need for recycling is also explained. Students will then need to complete a progress check, a set of questions to assess their knowledge of what they have learned this lesson. The answers to which are included in the PowerPoint presentations so students can self-assess or peer-assess work. Pupils will now focus on the extraction and recycling of three metals: aluminium, copper and iron. They will firstly be given some information sheets on these three metals and using these they will need to answer a 6-mark exam question which requires pupils to give a use for each metal and outline reasons why they should be recycled by listing both economic and environmental reasons. This task can then be peer or self-assessed using the comprehensive mark scheme provided. Pupils will now watch a video which outlines limits to recycling, pupils will need to answer a set of questions whilst watching the video. This work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The last task is a word search, pupils need to find a list of key words in the word search and for each word they find they need to write a sentence which links that word to the extraction of metal from it’s ore. The plenary activity is for pupil to spend five minutes thinking about what they have learned in the lesson - what they have understood and what they would like to spend more time on. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Pure substances & mixtures
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Pure substances & mixtures

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Pure substances and mixtures’ SoW. This lesson starts with a ‘Think > Pair > Share’ task on the differences between an element, compound and a mixture. Pupils will share their ideas as a class before definitions and a diagram for each is revealed on the PowerPoint presentation. The next task requires pupils to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about what it means for a substance to be ‘pure’. Again, their ideas can be shared with the class before a definition of purity is revealed. Next, pupils will complete an investigation into the purity of water - they will be provided with three unknown liquids and conducting a range of tests they will need to determine which one is pure water, which is sea water and which is mineral water. They will record their results in a table and then present their findings to the class. Next, students are shown how chemists are able to analyse substances and determine whether they are pure or whether they are a mixture by determining their melting/boiling points, to see if it is at a fixed point or not. Pupils will then watch a video on this topic and will need to answer a set of questions, they can mark this work using the answers provided. Pupils will then be shown two examples of common formulations - paint and cleaning product. Lastly, pupils will then complete a ‘Quick Check’ task - answering a set of questions on what they have learned this lesson. They will then mark their work using the answers provided. The plenary task is for pupils to complete one of the sentence starters provided to summarise what they have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Volume of gases HT
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NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Volume of gases HT

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Chemical calculations’ SoW and specifically designed for the higher tier GCSE chemistry students. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson begins with students learning how to calculate the number of moles of a gas when you know the molar gas volume. Students will then work their way through a set of questions using this calculation, for latter questions students will need to rearrange the equation. This work can then be assessed using the answers provided in the PowerPoint presentation. The next part of the lesson focuses on calculating the masses of gaseous reactants and products, firstly students are shown a worked example. The next task is for pupils to watch a video, using which they should answer a set of questions. Once this task has been completed students shoudl mark their work using the answers provided. Using the formula they have learnt whilst watching the video, they should now complete a set of questions on a specific chemical reaction - this required students to calculate the volume of gases produced or the mass of a reactant needed to produce a certain amount of a gas product. This work can be self-assessed using the answers provided in the PowerPoint presentation. The next task is a further set of problems requiring students to calculate the volume of gaseous reactants or products given a balanced symbol equation for a chemical reaction. The last task requires pupils to come up with 4 exam questions on the topic of gas volumes, they should also include a mark scheme for each of the questions. Once they have competed their questions they should swap with the person next to them and complete their partners questions, these can be self or peer-assessed using the mark schemes they have written. The plenary task is for pupils to write a WhatsApp message to their friends to tell them what they have learnt about this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016)  Chemistry - Nanoparticles
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NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Nanoparticles

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Structure & Bonding’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins with a description of the new field of nanoscience and the types of industries where this may be important. Pupils are then given a set of questions which they must complete using a video, once the students have answered the questions they can assess their work using the mark scheme provided. Pupils will now focus on the importance of surface are to volume ratio when considering nanoparticles, students will calculate the surface area to volume ratio of a cube that is 100cm x 100cm, 10cm x 10cm and 1cm x 1cm. By doing this they can see that the smaller the particle the higher the surface area to volume ratio, this is an important property in nanoparticles - particularly for their use as catalysts. Students are then asked to prove that the same applies for a cube that is 10m x 10m and 0.1cm x 0.1cm. All work from these tasks can be self or peer assessed using the answers provided in the PowerPoint presentation. The next part of the lesson is a task for pupils to consider the application of nanotechnology, pupils will each be given a card of information describing one application of nanoparticles. They will need to walk around the room and discuss the applications with each other to complete a table in their books. The last task is for pupils to consider the potential risks involved with the uses of nanoparticles in everyday products, students should think > pair > share their ideas about how the industries using nanoparticles might be posing risks to people and the environment. Once the class has discussed these potential risks you can outline some examples using the PowerPoint presentation. The plenary is for pupils to pick a task, either write a twitter message or summarise what they learnt in the lesson in three sentences. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Separating Mixtures
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NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Separating Mixtures

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Atomic Structure & Periodic Table' SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins with a reminder of what a mixture is and a list of key words related to this topics, pupils are asked to think > pair > share ideas about the definition of these key words. After a class discussion pupils are asked to link these terms, with examples, to the correct definition. Once finished they can self-assess this work. Pupils will then watch a video about different separation techniques and will be required to answer questions whilst watching, after this work is self-assess pupils will explore these methods further by completing a table of information using posters around the room. The final activity is a practical to show how chromatography works, pupils will complete this practical (should only take 10-15 minutes) and then will be introduced to Rf values, they can use this calculation to work out the Rf values of the dyes they have separated during the practical. The plenary task is for pupils to summarise what they have learnt during the lesson by using as many key words from the key word list as possible. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE  (2016) Chemistry - Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, for more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins with a description of an exothermic reaction, including examples such as the thermite reaction and the screaming jelly baby reaction. This includes link to videos to demonstrate the energy transfers which are taking place during these exothermic reactions. Pupils are then asked to think>pair>share ideas about what an endothermic reaction might be and to come up with any examples if they can. Once students have had chance to discuss in groups, they can feedback to the class for a brief class discussion before the answer and examples are revealed using the PowerPoint presentation. The next part of the lesson requires pupils to undertake an investigation into different reactions, they will identify whether three different chemical reactions are either endothermic or exothermic bu measuring the temperature change for each of them. Students should follow the instructions included and record their results in the table provided. Students are now introduced to energy level diagrams to explain what is happening during an endothermic and exothermic reaction, they can sketch an example of each in their books for future lessons on energy profiles. The next part of the lesson will be a progress check, students should answer in their books and the work can be self-assessed using the answers provided. The last part of the lesson is on uses of endothermic and exothermic reactions in products, students will each be given a card of information. They will need to share their information with others to complete a table in their books to describe each of the products, identify if it is an endothermic or exothermic reaction and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages. The plenary task is for pupils to come up with their own product which uses either an endothermic or exothermic reaction. Thank you, leave any questions in the comment section :)
NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Complete & incomplete combustion
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NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Complete & incomplete combustion

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Organic Chemistry’ SoW. The lesson begins with pupils watching a video on the differences between complete and incomplete combustion, whilst watching the video students will need to answer a set of questions. This work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The next task requires pupils to complete an investigation which demonstrates the products of complete combustion, following the steps provided pupils should identify that limewater turns cloudy due to carbon dioxide and anhydrous copper sulphate turns blue in the presence of water. Next, students will focus on writing word and balanced symbol equations for the complete combustion of a set alkanes. Students can self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. Students will then be a shown a worked example of a calculation used to work out the maximum amount of carbon dioxide released when a known mass of an alkane is burnt in a plentiful supply of air. Pupils will then need to complete a set of questions to practice this maths skill, the answers to these questions are provided in the PowerPoint so students can self-assess their work once it is complete. The final activity is a ‘Quick Check’ task for pupils to answer a set of questions which summarises what they have learnt this lesson, again the answers are provided in the PowerPoint. The plenary task will require pupils to write three sentences to sum up what they have learnt this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry  - Chemical cells, batteries and fuel cells
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Chemical cells, batteries and fuel cells

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Chemical changes and electrolysis’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson begins with a diagram to show how chemical cells/batteries work by relying upon the differing reactivity of metals. Students will then watch a video and will need to answer a set of questions using the information provided in the video, students can then self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided in the PowerPoint. Students will now need to complete an investigation into the potential difference produced by different chemical cells by following the instructions on the practical sheet provided. Pupils will need to record the results of their investigation and write a conclusion on the practical worksheet. The next task is a ‘Quick Check’ to assess students understanding of what they have learnt so far this lesson, pupils will need to complete a set of questions and they can then self-assess their work using the answers provided in the PowerPoint. The last part of the lesson will focus on fuel cells, students will watch a video and using the information provided they will need to ask a set of questions. The answers to these questions are included in the PowerPoint, so students can check their work once this task is complete. Finally, students will be given a set of information on hydrogen fuel cells which they can read in pairs. Using this information pupils will need to produce a table to sum the advantages and disadvantages of using hydrogen fuel cells as an energy source. Students can then check their work against answers provided in the PowerPoint. The plenary task is for pupils to summarise what they have learnt this lesson in three sentences, using key words from the list provided. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Ionic Bonding
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NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Ionic Bonding

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Structure & Bonding’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson starts with a video on ionic bonding, students need to watch the video and answer a set of questions, once complete pupils can self-assess their work. Pupils are then asked to think > pair > share how the group number relates to the charge on the ions formed from that group. Using the PowerPoint presentation you can then demonstrate the link between group number and number of electrons lost/gained by a specific atom, students can use these rules to help work out the charges on ions formed. To assess their knowledge of this, pupils will be asked to copy and complete a table to identify the number of protons, electron, the electronic configuration of an atom and of the ion of that atom, as well as the ion’s charge. Pupils can self or peer assess their work using the answers provided in the PowerPoint presentation. The next part of the lesson is for pupils to consider the ionic bond formed in calcium chloride, students will first need to draw the electronic configuration of a calcium and chlorine atom and then looking at the structure try and work out how an ionic bond might form between them. Once pupils have had a go you can reveal the answers using the diagrams and descriptions provided in the PowerPoint presentation, for those pupils who were unable to work it out it may be best for them to copy down the diagram in their books. Pupils will now be asked to draw diagrams to demonstrate the ionic bonds formed between a set of elements - calcium and oxygen, potassium and chlorine, sodium and oxygen, magnesium and chlorine. Once complete they can assess and correct their work using the answers provided in the PowerPoint presentation. The last activity is an exam-style question which pupils can complete in silence, and at the back of their books if it is a higher ability class. When complete the work can be red-pen assessed using the mark scheme provided. The plenary activity is for pupils to summarise what they have learnt in the lesson in three sentences, using as many of the key words provided as possible. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE  Chemistry (2016) - Fractional Distillation
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NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Fractional Distillation

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Organic Chemistry’ SoW. Pupils are firstly required to ‘THink > Pair > Share’ their ideas on the definition of a set of key words, once they have shared with each other and the class the definitions can be revealed, pupils can check whether their answers were correct. Pupils can now watch a video on fractional distillation, they will need to answer a set of questions whilst they are watching the video, their answers to this can be assessed using the mark scheme provided. Students will now be given a worksheet of levelled questions, placed around the room are information sheets which students will need to read and use to answer the questions on their worksheet. Once this task is complete students can peer/self assess their work using the answers provided on the worksheet. The final task, students will watch a video and will need to note down a use for each of the crude oil fractions listed, again this work can be checked and marked against the answers provided in the PowerPoint. The plenary task requires pupils to complete an ‘Exit Card’ - stating 3 facts, 2 key words and 1 question to test their peers knowledge of what they have learnt today. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry  - Reactions with alkenes
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Reactions with alkenes

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Organic Chemistry’ SoW. Students are firstly introduced to the idea of a ‘homologous series’ and look at how this applies to the pattern of formulae for the alkene series. Students are then asked to think about the differences between complete and incomplete combustion from what they have learned in previous lessons, before being shown the differences between complete/incomplete combustion of alkenes and how this explain why alkenes are rarely used as fuels. Next, students will watch a video on the reactions of alkenes with water and with halogens, using the information in the video they will need to answer a set of questions. The answers to this task are provided in the PowerPoint so that students can self-assess their work. Pupils will now be given a set of symbol equations between different alkenes and halogens, pupils will need to complete these calculations in their books, ensuring that they are balanced. Once complete, pupils can self-assess their work. The last part of the lesson focuses on the reaction of alkenes with hydrogen, students will be shown a simple hydrogenation reaction and will also be given some information about hydrogenation and whether it is a good or bad process in the production of margarine spreads from vegetable oils. Students will need to read this information and then answer a set of questions, this work can be self-assessed using the answers provided in the PowerPoint presentation. The plenary task is for pupils to write a Whatsapp message about what they have learned in the lesson today. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry  - The Greenhouse Effect
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Chemistry - The Greenhouse Effect

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Earth’s Atmosphere’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson begins with a video on the greenhouse effect, pupils will be supplied with some questions to answer whilst watching the video. Once complete this task can then be self-assessed using the answers provided. Pupils will then need to be required to complete a diagram of the greenhouse effect by adding in statements to the correct boxes, this work can also be self-assessed using the mark scheme. Pupils will now think about the factors which have contributed to the rise in carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Firstly they will need to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas of why there has been a sharp increase in CO2 over the last 100 years or so, pupils will then share their ideas with the class and some of the factors can be revaled via the PowerPoint presentation. Pupils will now be given some information on models of global warming, using this information they will need to complete a worksheet. This task can be self/peer assessed using the answers provided on the PowerPoint. The last task is an exam-style question on the topic of the greenhouse effect, again students can self assess their work using the mark scheme. The plenary task requires pupils to summarise what they have learned this lesson in three sentences. All resources are included within the PowerPoint presentation, if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated :) Thanks!