A double lesson/ series of lessons looking at exothermic and endothermic reactions, labelling and explaining energy profile diagrams and calculating the overall bond energy for reactions. The lesson features: A series of basic recall questions from previous learning (questions on calculating P, N, E, alloys, electrolysis, covalent bonding, formation of ions, giant covalent structures and extraction of metals) An introduction to the terms endothermic and exothermic using images for students to decifer the meaning of the terms An animated introduction to energy reaction profiles, explaining how to label the diagrams and the difference between endothermic and exothermic reaction profiles Numerous review questions in the style of past-exam questions to allow for teacher assessment of progress - labelling reaction profiles, recognising a reaction profile as endo or exothermic, describing reactions as exothermic or endothermic from temperature change values A step-by-step introduction into bond energy calculations to reduce cognitive overload - pupils are shown how to calculate bond energies for single structures including several practice examples before being shown a worked example of how to work out whether a reaction is exothermic or endothermic using a bond energy calculation. Two ‘have a go’ bond energy calculations with animated answers to allow for student self-assessment. A 4 page worksheet containing practice exam-style questions on calculating bond energies, drawing energy reaction profiles and explaining whether reactions are exothermic or endothermic. Answers are included in the worksheet Lots to choose from here!

A lesson explaining the structure of polymers and properties of polymers, including a step-by-step method on drawing repeating units and explanation of the properties of thermosoftening and thermosetting polymers. The lesson also includes an explanation of the properties of solids, liquids and gases and a step-by-step method on how to predict the state of a substance when given the melting and boiling point. The lesson features: A starter consisting of 10 basic recall questions from previous learning with animated answers (ionic formula and properties of ionic compounds, covalent bonding diagrams, properties of simple covalent substances and graphite, properties of metals and alloys) Slides introducing what a polymer is and how to draw repeating units Practice questions on drawing repeating units with animated answers A paired teaching activity on the difference between thermosoftening and thermosetting polymers A discussion task to illicit prior knowledge on solids, liquids and gases A summary table explaining the properties of solids, liquids and gases Slides explaining how to predict the state of substances using number lines with two animated examples Summary questions asking students to predict the state of substances using a data table containing melting and boiling points

An A3 revision worksheet and powerpoint designed for Foundation level triple Chemistry students. The revision worksheet contains recall questions with supporting diagrams and a list of key definitions with space for pupils to fill in the key terms.

A lesson describing the properties of graphene and uses of nanoparticles. The lesson features: -Questions linked to commonly asked past paper questions with animated answers to assess student understanding -Two links to engaging videos describing the uses of graphene and explanation of what a nanoparticle is -Possible modelling task using different types of chocolate to come up with a definition for the term 'allotrope' -Extension task comparing graphene to the structure and properties of diamond and graphite

A double lesson/ series of lessons looking at the difference between complete combustion and incomplete combustion and the process of catalytic cracking. The lesson features: - A starter question grid based on previous learning (fractional distillation and creation of crude oil) with animated answers for student self-assessment - Slides describing the difference between incomplete and complete combustion followed by questions to be used with a demonstration (testing for the products of complete combustion) - Practice on balancing complete combustion equations (with correct balanced symbol equation answers given) - Explanation of the process of cracking with numerous past paper questions built into the powerpoint containing animated answers for assessment of progress - Past paper questions based on lesson content with animated answers

A double lesson/ series of lessons looking at drawing the structure of alkenes and alcohols, describing reactions of alkenes and the process of fermentation to produce ethanol. The lesson includes: - A 'find someone who' starter grid looking at previous learning (fractional distillation, combustion and cracking) - Information slides with prompt questions to facilitate students linking the lesson content to prior knowledge/ understanding - A task to compare the structure of alkanes and alkenes with prompt questions - Two demonstrations/ practicals with animated questions and answers on the powerpoint - A true/ false question grid to assess understanding of lesson content - Review questions to assess achievement of each learning objective - A past paper questions worksheet with animated answers on the powerpoint

A series of 11 simplistic revision mats designed for the Foundation Triple Chemistry specification. The revision mats contain: Key definitions with space for students to write in the key term Basic recall questions/ comprehension tasks followed by short answer questions to test understanding Summaries of the required practical activities and sample questions based on these RPA’s There is a revision mat for each topic 1-10 with an additional revision mat for electrolysis (Topic 4 - Chemical changes)

A double lesson/ series of lessons looking at the structure of carboxylic acids, reactions of carboxylic acids and the formation of polymers by addition and condensation polymerisation. The lesson also recaps content from topic 2 and topic 10, covering the difference between thermosetting and thermosoftening polymers and the issues surrounding the disposal of polymers. Lesson features include: - A question grid with basic recall questions from previous learning (fractional distillation, cracking, combustion, alkenes, alkanes and alcohols) complete with answers - Recap on homologous series - Slides describing the structure and reactions of carboxylic acids with a printable table for students to complete together with review questions - Slides describing the formation of a polymer with an activity requiring students to draw the repeating unit from polymer chains and monomers - A host of short review questions on polymerisation with animated answers on the powerpoint - A paired teaching activity on thermosetting and thermosoftening polymers for students to complete. This is then followed by a independent learning task on the two types of polymer with success criteria provided - A worksheet containing past paper questions. Answers are featured on the powerpoint to allow for assessment of pupil progress

A lesson looking at the properties and uses of ceramics, composites and polymers. The lesson also recaps content from topic 2 and topic 7, covering the structure and bonding in polymers and the process of polymerisation (including how to draw repeating units for polymers) Lesson features include: A series of basic recall questions from previous learning (water treatment, the purification of water required practical, rusting, methods to prevent corrosion, alloys and alternative methods of copper extraction) A fun introduction to the concept of a composite using a video A slide containing small information cards on the properties and composition of four different composites with a table to fill in (this could be used as an envoy activity/ group activity) Information on glass and clay ceramics Slides introducing the concept of a polymer and how polymerisation occurs Worked examples of how to draw repeating units with exam-style practice questions for students to attempt A paired teaching activity on thermosetting and thermosoftening polymers for students to complete. This is then followed by a independent learning task on the two types of polymer with success criteria provided An exam-style extension question comparing the structure and properties of thermosetting and thermosoftening polymers with animated mark scheme Review questions where students apply their understanding of the properties of materials to justify the selection of a material for a scenario

A lesson describing gas tests for oxygen, hydrogen, chlorine and carbon dioxide. Features instructions for how to carry out each test and a review set of questions on chromatography and gas tests. Answers to the questions are included in the powerpoint to allow for self/peer assessment of answers

A lesson on the AQA required practical carrying out tests to identify cations and anions in substances and instrumental analysis methods Included in the resource is: A starter question on chromatography with mark scheme incorporated into the powerpoint for review Instructions to carry out the required practical (flame tests, testing using sodium hydroxide, testing for carbonates, sulfates and halides) Review tasks requiring pupils to identify ions in substances and describe tests for anions and cations A question booklet on the lesson with mark scheme incorporated into the powerpoint for review and challenging extension question A revision mindmap for pupils to complete on testing for ions Whiteboard plenary Flash card homework task. Bags of content, will cover a double lesson!

A series of lessons looking at the formation of ions, describing how ionic bonds are formed alongside drawing dot and cross diagrams, working out the formula of an ionic compound from a lattice diagram and the charges on the ions and properties of ionic compounds. The powerpoint features a lot of worked examples and plenty of opportunity for student practice with questions that progress from simple to more complex examples. Lesson features include: A 10 question starter quiz based on previous learning with animated answers (questions based on Topic 1 - atomic structure) Slides recapping prior learning on electron configurations leading to how metal and non-metal ions are formed with step-by-step scaffolding provided. Students complete questions based around drawing ions and describing how ions have formed based on the charge Slides introducing how ionic compounds are formed with a discussion question of a dot and cross diagram. This has been animated to allow the teacher to talk through step-by-step what is taking place. There are more worked examples and numerous questions on drawing dot and cross diagrams are incorporated into the presentation Slides guiding pupils on how to work out the ionic formula, looking at non-metal ions consisting of 1 element initially before progressing to non-metal ions involving two elements where brackets are used A modelling task to build a 3D giant ionic lattice and opportunity to describe the structure with structured sentence starters provided A link to an engaging video looking at melting salt to introduce properties of ionic compounds A review task with success criteria summarising ions, ionic bonding diagrams and structure and properties of ionic compounds Numerous review question slides with animated answers

A double lesson looking at the role of Newlands and Mendeleev in the development of the periodic table, comparing early versions of the periodic table to the modern periodic table and explaining how the separating techniques of filtration, evaporation, distillation and chromatography work. Lots of content in the lesson, including: The lesson features: A starter consisting of 10 basic recall questions from previous learning with animated answers (labelling the plum pudding model, electron configurations, isotopes, what the mass number tells you about an atom, displacement reactions, group 1 reactions with water, periodic table arrangement, atomic structure) A printable sheet for students to make notes on comparing the 3 versions of the periodic table Summary notes for the periodic tables created by Newlands and Mendeleev A link to a video explaining how Mendeleev organised the elements in his periodic table A series of exam style questions and animated answers testing students understanding of the different periodic tables Slides explaining how the separation techniques of filtration, evaporation, distillation and chromatography work and accompanying worksheet for students to fill in (this could be done as a carousel activity) Summary questions asking students to name the technique most suitable to separate a variety of mixtures

A lesson describing the structure of metals, explaining the properties of metals in relation to the structure, explaining what an alloy is and examples of alloys and how their composition relates to their use. The lesson features: A starter consisting of 10 recall questions from previous learning with animated answers (graphene, ionic formula and ionic bonding diagrams, properties of ionic and covalent substances, structure of diamond, properties of graphite and uses of fullerenes) A slide introducing metallic bonding with a comparison to ionic and covalent bonding A series of slides explaining the structure and properties of metals, with prompts to help students explain the properties independently before viewing model answers that are animated on the powerpoint An explanation for what an alloy is and why alloys are harder than pure metals A table of specific alloys and their uses (linking to Topic 10 - using resources) that could be cut out for students to look at using a carousel activity A host of short review questions on metals and alloys A formative assessment task with success criteria included requiring pupils to link a series of statements written on visual hexagons to explain the properties of metals and compare this to ionic and covalent bonding

A lesson looking at the reactivity series, extraction of metals, displacement reactions and the extraction of aluminium using electrolysis Lesson features include: A starter consisting of basic recall questions from previous learning (structure of diamond, alloys, fullerenes, isotopes, properties of ionic compounds, covalent bonding diagrams, relative formula mass and moles) Slides introducing the reactivity and displacement recation using an analogy with multiple practice questions Slides with prompt questions explaining how th position of a metal in the reactivity series links to the method of extraction Slides explaining what oxidation and reduction mean in terms of oxygen with practice questions identifying what is being oxidised/ reduced in reactions An explanation of what spectator ions are and guided practice on how to write ionic equations A recap of the process of electrolysis and labelling an electrolysis cell An animated diagram of the electrolysis of aluminium oxide with prompt questions on the purpose of cryolite and why oxygen does not form at the positive electrode, together with practice exam-style questions on the topic and animated answers. A series of exam-style questions and answers to assess student understanding on the topic