I am a High School and Sixth Form Chemistry teacher teaching Science to GCSE and Chemistry to A Level. My GCSE resources generally follow the new AQA (9-1) specification, differentiated for foundation and higher students at trilogy and separate science levels. My Key Stage 3 resources are suited to mixed ability groups and are designed to be dyslexia friendly with bold coloured text boxes and bright diagrams.
Please give me your opinion and review downloaded resources!
I am a High School and Sixth Form Chemistry teacher teaching Science to GCSE and Chemistry to A Level. My GCSE resources generally follow the new AQA (9-1) specification, differentiated for foundation and higher students at trilogy and separate science levels. My Key Stage 3 resources are suited to mixed ability groups and are designed to be dyslexia friendly with bold coloured text boxes and bright diagrams.
Please give me your opinion and review downloaded resources!
Exothermic and Endothermic Reaction Profile Diagrams Lesson
This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focuses on exothermic and endothermic reaction profile diagrams: adding labels, comparing diagrams and reflecting on energy change. Follow up activities include key questions as well as examination style questioning to put the lesson objectives into context.
Included in the lesson:
Starter keyword task
Lesson objectives and lesson keywords
Exothermic and endothermic reaction profile discussion with student worksheet
Follow up activities to consolidate knowledge
Key questions
Examination style questions
Reflective fun plenary activity
This lesson is ideal for students who can just define what exothermic and endothermic reactions are, no further detailed prior knowledge is required. The lesson introduces new keywords such as ‘activation energy’ and engages students through linked activities which are fully resourced and come with accompanying answers.
The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing.
Metallic Bonding Introduction Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage on metallic bonding. The passage has information on delocalised electrons, positive ions and electrostatic attraction, as well as linked properties.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve labelling metallic bonding diagrams and discussing properties in depth.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atoms and elements but new to bonding.
Giant Ionic Structures Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage on Giant Ionic Structures. The passage has information on the lattice structure, linked properties and structural models.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve descriptions of the structure and in depth explanations of properties.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atoms and basic knowledge of bonding.
This Cootie Catcher Resource is a fun way to learn about the periodic table.
Included are questions on:
Group names: alkali metals, halogens, noble gases and transition metals
Reactivity trends in specific groups
Uses of elements
Properties of elements from specific groups
Also Included . . .
A ‘how to fold’ instructions sheet
A ‘how to play’ instructions sheet
It is simple to use and very effective at getting key points across to students. The cootie catcher is also a brilliant form of peer assessment and student interaction as they can test each other on the key points.
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This Chemical Bonding Flipbook includes questions on:
Covalent, Metallic and Ionic bonding
Key bonding points
Bonding diagrams of all 3 bonding types
Properties of all 3 types of bonding
There is also a handy instructions page which makes it easier for students to construct the flip book. All your students will need is scissors and glue. There is no further prep, just print!
I use this as a revision resource as it sums up all key aspects of the chemical bonding unit. It looks bold in an exercise book and my students love it!
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HYDROGEN BONDING
Included in this resource:
Learning Pages - Two information sheets outlining which types of molecules can undergo hydrogen bonding, the features of these molecules and the properties linked to hydrogen bonding. The learning pages are clear, concise and paired with evidence to support explanations for this notoriously difficult topic. These pages comprehensively cover all relevant learning points for hydrogen bonding in a student-friendly manner by incorporating bullet points and simple diagrams to support understanding.
Question Pages - Three question pages which cover -
Drawing hydrogen bonding between neighboring molecules
How hydrogen bonding is linked to DNA and base pairs
Describing lone pair and delta positive hydrogen interaction
Identifying molecules which can undergo hydrogen bonding
Describing the difference in hydrogen bonding in water, ammonia and HF
Comparing hydrogen bonding to Van der Waals
Answer Pages - A full set of comprehensive answers that students can use to independently or peer assess their question pages if needed.
Please feel free to ask any questions about the resource and please view the preview for greater insight - Many thanks - Science House
Haber Process Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve using prior knowledge and stretches higher ability students.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on simple reversible reactions and equilibrium but are new to the Haber process.
Alkanes and Alkenes Introduction Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage on alkanes and alkenes. The passage has information on saturation, double and single bonds, reactivity and the bromine water test.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve drawing alkanes and alkenes in displayed formula.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atoms and elements but new to alkanes and alkenes
History of the Periodic Table
Included in the resource:
An informative reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading passage:
Includes information on five key scientist of the Periodic Table: Dalton, Dobereiner, Newlands, Mendeleev and Moseley, the dates of their work and a concise summary of their findings.
Question sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the questions follow the reading passage. They challenge what a student has read and how well the information has been processed. Some questions are simple information extraction whilst others require thinking around the topic and explanations.
Answer key:
Included is a comprehensive set of answers for all questions.
Ideal as an independent in-class activity, homework or revision. I have found this resource to be a great activity to introduce the scientists of the Periodic Table to a wide range of students. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
Transition Metals Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
An informative reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
The reading passage includes information on transition metal properties, comparing them to those of an alkali metal. There is also information on transition metal uses and where they are located in the Periodic Table.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the questions follow the reading passage. A comparison table for transition metal properties is included. Some questions are simple information extraction whilst others require a higher level of thinking.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers for each question is included.
Ideal as an in-class activity, home work or revision. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
Word Equations End Of Topic Questions
Included in the resource:
3 question sheets
1 answer key sheet
This resource covers the main types of chemical equations: oxidation, combustion, decomposition and displacement. The resource is ideal to summarize a Word Equations topic for new learners. Questions progressively get harder through out the resource and are labelled as either recall, link or apply questions. There is also a reflection box for self or peer assessment as well as an answer key.
Each page includes keywords and learning points. This resource can be used as homework, starter/finisher, assessment, review and revision work.
Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions End of Topic Questions
Included in this resource:
3 question sheets
1 answer key page
This resource tackles questions on definitions and examples of exothermic and endothermic reactions. There are also questions on reaction profile diagrams and bond making/breaking. Questions are tiered as either recall*, explain** or apply***.
The resource also includes a keywords list and learning points. There is a marking section which offers the opportunity for self or peer assessment. It is a very useful summary tool to round off the topic!
Ideal to be used as:
homework
starter or finisher
revision
assessment
reflection
Calculating Bond Energy Lesson
This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focuses on calculating bond energy in bite size chunks: first calculating molecule bond energy and then developing into overall energy change. The lesson also provides a framework worksheet to guide students through this difficult topic
Included in the lesson:
Engaging starter task
Lesson objectives and lesson keywords
Molecule bond energy calculations
Framework worksheet
Exam style questions
Reflective plenary activity
This lesson is ideal for students new to calculating bond energy but have an awareness of exothermic and endothermic reactions.
The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing.
Oxidation Theory Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With example reaction equations and observations, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch higher ability students through writing word and symbol equations for combustion reactions.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on oxidation and the reading passage does not extend to higher level concepts like oxidation in terms of redox reactions and electron loss.
Introduction to Aldehydes Activity
Included in this resource:
Information page - This page covers the structure, bonding, naming, reactivity, oxidation, reduction and physical properties of aldehydes to an introductory level. It is a simple overview of aldehydes for a first time learner. Prior knowledge on hydrocarbons and atomic structure e.g. electrons and electronegativity is required, however no prior knowledge on aldehydes is required to access the material.
Question sheet - This page includes questions directly linked to the information page. Students extract knowledge from the information page and build on concepts e.g. naming aldehydes, identifying trends and commenting on bonding and reactivity.
Answer page - The answer page answers all the questions present in the question sheet.
Ideal for independent, student-led work (i.e. could be used for a substitute teacher) as all the information and answers are present in the resource. No accompanying books or presentations are required - no further preparation needed.
File included: 3 page A4 document
This organised resource contains a pack of 3 chemistry word searches on:
Atoms and elements
The periodic table
Metal properties
They each have a classic selection of keywords on each topic which are hidden inside the puzzles. These word searches are quick, easy and brilliant as a settling activity for any class.
This is a quick and simple atom crossword, which is ideal for a lesson starter activity.
The puzzle includes classic atom keywords e.g. proton, nucleus, element etc…
There is also an ANSWER sheet included.
This great resource includes 10 task sheets, each with a different hydrocarbon cracking question. Students answer each of the 10 sheets by giving the missing product name and displayed formula.
Also included are answer sheets covering all questions on the task sheets.
Bold, simple and to the point - an interesting way to teach cracking!
This resource is a trio of lessons ideal for grades 5 to 8. The resource is a powerpoint with all worksheets and additional activities included within the file. The three lessons included are:
Introduction to States of Matter
Starter word search. Objectives. Cut and Paste features of solid, liquid and gases. Differentiated questions, easy, challenge and pretty hard. Key word fill plenary activity.
Boiling - State Changes
Safety starter. Objectives. Boiling Water practical with check list, printed tables and graph checklist. Temperature tasks. State feedback plenary activity.
Melting and Freezing - State Changes
Question starter. Objectives. Question worksheet. Task cards link activity. Fill the table task. Keyword BINGO plenary with bingo grids.
This lesson pack does not require any further prep. Just print the included worksheets and teach. Lesson 2 involves a simple boiling water practical which only requires simple lab supplies (e.g. beakers and heat source). Please leave your feedback!
Thank you to Krista Wallden for the clip art!
This great set of resources is ideal for high school chemistry. Included within the set:
-Step by step ionic bonding activity
An introduction to ionic bonding through the simple example of lithium fluoride. Answer sheet included.
-Identifying ions activity
Students draw on knowledge of electronic configuration to draw atoms and their subsequent ions.
Answer sheet included.
-Question card activity
Four classic question cards on drawing electronic configuration in ionic bonds, aided by predawn empty electron shells.
Answer sheet included.
I have used this set of three resources in an ionic bonding lesson for three years in a row now to much success. They work really well as a trio, building up student understanding over the course of the lesson.