A pair of lessons covering sections 5.2.3 f-i of the OCR Chemistry specification- electrode potentials The first lesson starts by looking at what half-cells are, how they are formed and the importance of salt bridges. It also covers how they can be used to measure standard electrode potentials. The lesson then covers half equations and using them to calculate the voltage of a electrochemical cell. The second lesson looks at the feasibility of reactions and how they can be predicted using half-cells. It also looks at the limitations of using electrode potentials to predict reactions Both lessons include lots of student independent work tasks and all answers are included I am to reduce photocopying so all activties are in the PPTs (30 slides and 25 slides each)

A complete lesson covering section 6.2.3 a-c of the OCR Chemistry specification- condensation polymerisation to form polyesters and polyamides. The lesson starts by recapping addition polymerisation for year 12. It then introduces condensation polymers. The lesson then goes through the formation of polyamides and polyesters using either one monomer or two. The lesson includes multiple opportunities for students to independently practice. The lesson then covers the hydrolysis of polymers to return to the original monomers. The final part of the lesson is practice at working out the original monomer using a digram of the original polymer. The lesson includes lots of independent tasks I aim to reduce photocopying so all activities and answers are in the PowerPoint- a total of 42 slides

A complete lesson covering section 6.2.5 a and b of the OCR chemistry specification- chemical analysis using thin layer chromatography and gas chromatography. The lesson starts by recapping some of the analytical techniques introduced in year 12. The lesson then moves on to TLC chromatography and how this can be used. This includes some exam questions and independent tasks The lesson then moves on to looking at gas chromatography again using lots of independent tasks to support understanding I am to reduce photocopying so all activities are in the PPT (37 slides in total)

A complete revision lesson covering section 6.5.1-3 of the AQA trilogy course- forces. It covers forces and their interactions, work done and energy transfer and elasticity. The lesson includes a variety of student led activities, retrieval practice and exam questions All answers provided

A full lesson showing what the mole is, why it is important and taking students through molar calculations. Suitable for both trilogy and separate chemistry It includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a summary at the end All answer are included

A project covering all the AQA specifications points from section 6 of Trilogy Physics- waves It is designed for students to work through at home. There is a mark scheme attached to guide students through how much detail to include for each grade. It is broken into four mini tasks to support students with planning their work It is designed to be used with an Educake (or similar) quiz at the end of the week to check learning

A complete lesson covering specification section 4.2.4 b of the OCR A level chemistry the link between infrared radiation and global warming. It covers how certain bonds absorb IR radiation and then vibrate more, effectively trapping heat. It explains the difference between the green house effect and global warming. It also looks at some of the ways we are making the problem worse as well as the possible effects. In revision it also includes the role of HFCs and HCFCs. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A complete lesson revising section 6.4.2 of the AQA Trilogy specification- radiation. It covers types and propeties of radiation, decay equations, half lives and contamination. The lesson includes a variety of activities including tables to complete, exam questions and a short multiple choice quiz. The PPT is designed to reduce copying so all activities are in the presentation.

A complete lesson covering the specification points from AQA Biology and Trilogy- bacterial diseases. We have a knowledge rich curriculum so the lesson focuses on the key knowledge required and ensuring that students have remembered this knowledge. Various activities are included including exam practice and a do now I actively avoid photocopying so all resources are within the PPT itself All answers provided

A complete lesson covering the specification points from AQA Biology and Trilogy-extremophiles. We have a knowledge rich curriculum so the lesson focuses on the key knowledge required and ensuring that students have remembered this knowledge. Various activities are included including exam practice, application and a do now I actively avoid photocopying so all resources are within the PPT itself All answers provided

A complete lesson revising content from AQA trilogy topic B6- Genetics and reproduction. The lesson has been updated to reflect the return to normal exam oprocedures. The old version is inclduded. the lesson covers : Gender determination Genes and DNA Genetic crosses Asexual reproduction Meiosis Vs mitosis Cystic fibrosis Evolution Selective breeding and GM

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 g and h of the OCR chemistry specification- Ka and weak acids. It goes through how to how to calculate Ka for weak acids including the approximations that can be used to make that calculation easier. It also discusses the limitations of those approximations and where they no longer apply. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers are included I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 c, d and e of the OCR chemistry specification- Ka the acid constant and pH. It goes through how to how to calculate Ka and the relationship between Ka and pKa. It also covers the calculation of pH for strong monobasic acids as well as the relationship between pH and the concentration of Hydrogen ions. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers are included I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 e and f of the OCR chemistry specification- Kw and strong bases. It goes through how to calculate the ionisation of water (Kw) and its use in the pH scale. It also look as at calculating the pH of strong bases as well as pOH. It also covers the links between pH and pOH and how one can be used to calculate the other. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers are included I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets

This is a complete lesson covering sections 6.5.1 a-g of the OCR Physics specification- medical imaging using X-rays. It starts by introducing an X-ray tube and explaining how they work. It then moves onto varying the intensity of X-ray beams and how they can be used to produce images. Attenuation is the next topic along with a series of calculations. The lesson closes with looking at CAT scans and how they differ from X-rays. Each section has questions including exam style questions. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included. I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.

A full lesson revising content from the AQA Biology module- bioenergetics. This lesson covers photosynthesis and is suitable for both trilogy and the Biology science GCSE. The lesson starts by revising the reactants for photosynthesis and the equation along with the uses of glucose. It then has a quick summary activity before looking at leaf structure. The lesson then moves on to limiting factors with a series of data based activities. In between this the lesson looks at the required practical and covers the method as well as some extension questions. The lesson closes by looking at photosynthesis in ecosystems by considering the carbon cycle (from B7) but also the role played by photosynthesis in determining which plants can grow in differetn areas. All answers provided Requires no printing as all activities are in the PowerPoint

A complete revision lesson covering the digestion section of AQA module B2- organisation. It also covers the two RPAs (enzymes and food tests) that occur in this topic. The lesson opens with the food tests RPA followed by looking at the components of a balanced diet along with the role of each nutrient in the body. The lesson then moves to look at the digestive system, its components and their individual role. It then looks at the stomach as an example of an organ with its tissues and their functions. The lesson the moves onto enzyme action and the enzymes of the human digestive system. It then covers the enzymes RPA before finishing with a series of exam questions. Includes retrieval type activities All answers are provided and no printing is required Update 11/05/22- sudan III test for fats added Update 08/05/23- changes to reflect return to normal exam arrangements

A complete lesson covering the calculation of Chi square. It s designed fro specification point 6.1.2c of the OCR course but would be fine for any A level biology course. It starts with a reminder of calculating mean and range before introducing the chi square. The lesson goes through the theory including critical values. It then moves on to a worked example. The rest of the lesson is examples of the calculation including dihybrid inheritance. It also gives a reminder of using a punett square to solve a dihybrid problem. Most examples are based round genetics but one involving mitosis is included. Differentiated summary at the end All answers provided

A complete lesson revising sections 4.1.2 and 4.1.2 of AQA trilogy and AQA Biology- cell structure, stem cells and cell division. It starts by reminding students of the difference between plant and animal cells before looking at microscopes and the cell cycle. The includes some summary and some exam questions to check for understanding. the lesson then moves onto stem cells covering what they are and their uses again including summary questions. The lesson closes with a series of long answer exam questions practicing evaluative techniques with a particular focus on different uses of stem cells or stem cell All answers provided Updated 2023 to reflect the return to normal exam content

A complete lesson covering section 6.2.5 b and c- further organic synthesis. The lesson covers a variety of skills needed for organic synthesis: identifying functional groups Identifying synthetic routes Completing flow charts showing synthetic routes Recalling and using reagents and conditions Drawing reaction mechanisms including curly arrows The lesson is a mixture of student activities and teacher led worked examples All answers included i aim to reduce photocopying so all activities are in the PPT (47 slides in total)