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

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.

Two A3 revision worksheets and a 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 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 KS3/KS4 lesson on labelling and describing the difference between plant and animals cells, calculating the magnification of objects viewed under a microscope and rearranging the magnification equation to calculate image size/ actual size. The lesson features: A starter activity where students think about what processes all living things must do A link to a video providing students with a catchy ‘rap’ about the names and parts of a cell A worksheet that can be easily differentiated (currently has missing words) on labelling cells and describing their function An extended writing task to describe the difference between plant and animal cells and explain why plant cells need additional organelles. The task comes with a model answer on the powerpoint to allow for peer/ self assessment Fun introduction to magnification with a ‘guess the object’ game. Students are shown magnified images and must guess what the object is Scaffolded step-by-step methods and questions for calculating magnification, image size and actual size. On the questions slide for each type of calculation there is a worked example to guide pupils/ for reference

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 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/ series of lessons looking at the energy transfer in neutralisation required practical. The lesson looks at the method involved in the required practical and how this might be adapted for a range of different chemical reactions, along with how to estimate the point of neutralisation from a graph of results Lesson features include: A starter consisting of 10 basic recall questions from previous learning with animated answers (properties of ionic compounds, isotopes, exothermic reactions, energy reaction profiles, history of the atom, ionic formula and conservation of mass ) A slide recapping the idea of exothermic reactions and energy reaction profile in an engaging context using a ‘sherbet lemon’ model A series of slides prompting students to think about how to measure the energy transferred in a chemical reaction and the apparatus/ method used. Slides guiding students through the required practical method, variables for the experiment, a ready-made results table to populate and instructions on how to plot and extrapolate data from the graph to calculate the exact point of neutralisation A table with animated answers helping pupils to understand the range of chemical reactions the method could be used with and the variables that could be investigated for each A host of short review questions looking at applying the required practical method to a different chemical reaction, analysing data and suggesting improvements to the apparatus used in the required practical A worksheet containing exam-style questions. Answers are featured on the powerpoint to allow for assessment of pupil progress A review sheet with prompt images that could be used as a short recap of the method used in the required practical in subsequent lessons

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

A double lesson/ series of lessons looking at neutralisation reactions, writing ionic formulae and the process of making crystals of a soluble salt (AQA required practical) Lesson features include: A starter consisting of basic recall questions from previous learning (extraction of metals, reduction/ oxidation, properties of ionic compounds, covalent bonding diagrams, relative formula mass and moles) Slides introducing the pH scale, weak/ strong acids and alkalis and the difference between an alkali and a base with AfL question (alongside an animated answer) Slides with guided practice on how to name salts and writing ionic formulae for salts. Slides and an acompanying worksheet providing plenty of practice on writing equations for metal and acid, acid and alkali and acid and metal carbonate reactions A step by step explanation of the stages involved in making crystals of a soluble salt, including a table for pupils to fill in explaining the reason for each stage in the practical Practice exam-style questions with scaffolded support. The questions focus on describing the method used to make a soluble salt and explaining errors in methods. Simple, easy to follow instructions for carrying out the soluble salt practical A worksheet containing exam-style questions. Answers are included with the sheet to enable assessment of pupil progress Review questions with animated answers

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

A set of key word and definition cards for Edexcel IGCSE biology. Perfect for cutting into small cards.

Lesson on the short and long term effects of alcohol on the body. The lesson features: A mind map starter on effects of alcohol Provocative images to aid discussion on the effects of alcohol Blurred vision task Exam questions Long and short term effects card sort Discussion question on the implications of ethics when treating alcohol abuse followed by a silent debate task

A lesson/ series of lessons looking at atoms, elements,compounds, mixtures, the structure of the atom and the history of the atomic model. Lots of content that could easily cover 3 lessons. A variety of interactive tasks, included,such as: -Using sweets to model atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures -A link to a clip from an american sitcom providing a simple, student-friendly analogy for the structure of the atom -Assessment opportunities using whiteboards -Visualisation opportunities using props to aid the teaching of developments in the atomic model - props are easily available/ easy to create with instructions on how to relate each prop to the model of the atom it is demonstrating in the notes section of the powerpoint. The use of these props really helped my students to understand the plum pudding model, Dalton's atomic theory and Rutherford's gold foil experiment. -A past paper question comparing the current nuclear model to the plum pudding model -A homework sheet/ worksheet with answers animated at the end of the powerpoint

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)