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I am a Science and Chemistry teacher focused on Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A. I am also heavily involved in the National Chemistry Olympiad program. By way of background I have a PhD in inorganic chemistry and entered teaching after 13 years in the food industry. I guess I am a bit old fashioned - I don't use twitter and I have no idea what instagram or Pinterest are......but I love my subject and I love working with students.

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I am a Science and Chemistry teacher focused on Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A. I am also heavily involved in the National Chemistry Olympiad program. By way of background I have a PhD in inorganic chemistry and entered teaching after 13 years in the food industry. I guess I am a bit old fashioned - I don't use twitter and I have no idea what instagram or Pinterest are......but I love my subject and I love working with students.
Genetics for yr 15-17 year olds
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Genetics for yr 15-17 year olds

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This resource includes a colour-coded power point pack (51 slides): the first half focuses on inheritance and how information is ultimately coded into proteins. The 2nd half covers sexual vs asexual reproduction, genetic variation, mono-hybrid inheritance, punnett squares, pedigree charts and natural selection. The slides are kept simple and are not cluttered with lots of words. The user can delete slides not required for their specific course. My students tell me the slides are easy to annotate and are very good for exam preparation. A set of learning objectives (SLOs) is given as well as three 2-page problem sheets that focused mainly on punnett squares and pedigree charts (answers provided). Two of the problem sheets can be bought separately from this shop ("Biology: punnet square problems and interpretation of pedigree charts"). Thank you to everyone who has bought this resource over the past year. If you have a spare 2 minutes could you please leave some feedback? This will help me refine or add to what I have published.
Chinese-English: learning The English words for laboratory equipment and  to describe an experiment
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Chinese-English: learning The English words for laboratory equipment and to describe an experiment

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This resource focuses on laboratory equipment found in a typical school. There are four worksheets. The first bundle relates to laboratory equipment that is typically used in schools. The student either provides the English word or the Chinese word. Pictures are given on each worksheet. The answers are also provided. The second bundle relates to words we typically use to describe what we observe in an experiment. It includes terms that are important for drawing and describing graphs. The feedback from the classroom has been very positive and some colleagues from other schools have asked to use these resources for their Chinese International students. If there are specific topics you would like please tell me as it is likely they are currently being developed / or used.
Chemistry: empirical formula calculations
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Chemistry: empirical formula calculations

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This worksheet (and answers) contains 8 empirical formula problems and answers. It would suit students aged 16-18 yrs and those in Cambridge IGCSE or AS courses. Key words: calculations, molecular formula, empirical formula,
Chemistry: Balancing REDOX equations: notes and problems
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Chemistry: Balancing REDOX equations: notes and problems

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This resource consists of some general REDOX notes, which outline how to balance REDOX equations and 2 double sided worksheets (and answers). The exercises include oxidation number elucidation, balancing half equations and balancing full equations. This resource would suit students who want to progress in the Honors program.
Chemistry: Lewis structure and molecular shape problems
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Chemistry: Lewis structure and molecular shape problems

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This resource has a set of notes with worked examples to explain how to determine Lewis structures, molecular shapes and formal charges. The accompanying worksheets (and answers) use these skills to predict shapes and reason the bond angles. Some problems are based on the comparison of two molecules. ws2 problems are more difficult than ws1 and would suit students who are doing A level chemistry and who want to be challenged or are interested in competing in the National Chemistry Olympiad competition. This resource has combined material from 3 previously available resources. If you find any mistakes please make contact with me and I will correct and send an updated version.
Chemistry: balancing word and symbol equations involving metal salts with acid
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Chemistry: balancing word and symbol equations involving metal salts with acid

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There are two worksheets (with worked answers) and notes in this resource. WS1 focuses on word equations and limits reaction to those of oxides, hydroxides and carbonates. Notes are also provided. The intention is for students to get used to the idea of always writing down the salt and that water is the other product. WS2 asks students to balance the symbol equations. The equations are limited to acids reacting with oxides, carbonates and hydroxides. Both worksheets are also part of a larger resource called "Chemistry: balancing equations involving metals and their salts". This resource will suit students learning about balancing equations for the first time. With all the best intentions in the world, mistakes do get made. Please tell me if there is an error and I will correct it and organise to send you a corrected copy.
Chemistry: REDOX test for 15-17 yr olds  - 1 hour
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Chemistry: REDOX test for 15-17 yr olds - 1 hour

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This test is about 1 hours long. It includes questions about calculating oxidation number, observations and balancing half and full REDOX equations. Answers are included. This test would be useful for students doing IGCSE and AS chemistry. With all the best intentions in the world, mistakes do get made. Please tell me if there is an error and I will correct it and organise to send you a corrected copy.
Periodic table fun-worder (including atomic numbers) and other activities
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Periodic table fun-worder (including atomic numbers) and other activities

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This resource contains two fun-worders based around the first 20 elements of the periodic table. In the first fun-worder, the student has to find the element. Each element succeeds its atomic number (find the name and you find the atomic number). The 2nd fun-worder has both the proton number (before the word) and the atomic mass (after the word). The student then fills in the periodic table grid (supplied) in the correct order. Other shorter activities are included: match symbols and names, and electron configuration practice. The students love these activities and it can take a good 45 minutes to complete. It is fun and builds familiarity with the PT.
Biology: using a microscope and preparation of a sample slide
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Biology: using a microscope and preparation of a sample slide

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This resource has 4 related activities and a short 2-page exam (20-30 minutes long). There is a template microscope that can be labelled; a fun-worder on microscopes and plant cells; a handout for the students to use regarding sample slide preparation (2 pages) and a cross word puzzle. The 3-slide power point tries to show relative size by comparing images of viruses, sand, sugar, bacteria etc A stand-alone microscope slide template is also included should a teacher need to use different labels or use it in an exam. Thank you to everyone who has bought this resource. If you have some time could you please take the time to leave feedback. It is the only way I know whether it hits the mark or not.
Biology: ecology - matching kingdoms and definitions
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Biology: ecology - matching kingdoms and definitions

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This resource consists of two activities. The first requires the students to cut and match the 5 Kingdoms, the definition and a picture (answers are given in the other document). The 2nd activity gets the students to cut out some descriptors and organisms and group them into different phyla.
Chemistry: REDOX - galvanic cells and EMF calculations
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Chemistry: REDOX - galvanic cells and EMF calculations

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This resource consists of 7 pages of REDOX problems involving all or some of the following tasks: drawing a cell diagram, balancing equations and calculating the EMF of the cell in question. The worksheets will suit students enrolled in IB or A level Chemistry or preparing for a national Chemistry Olympiad competition. Answers are provided as well as general REDOX notes. Key words: REDOX, Chemistry Olympiad, EMF, calculations, cell diagrams, Latimer diagrams. 9Feb18: notes and some worksheet answers reworded.
Chemistry: practicals - acid-base experiments for 11-13 year olds
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Chemistry: practicals - acid-base experiments for 11-13 year olds

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This resource contains 5 simple experiments that have been successfully used in the laboratory for students aged from 11-15 years of age. The aim, through simple experiments, is to encourage safe working with chemicals and familiarity with equipment. One experiment is based on the use of plastic burettes where students are asked to work out which solution is the strongest (most concentrated). The use of burettes adds the 'wow' factor for budding young Scientists. They will talk about it for weeks to come. The experiments are based around color change with common acids and bases and Universal Indicator. A short set of instructions explaining how to make a home made indicator is also included. The "effect f dilution...." resource helps the students link dilution to colour change of UI. The students like this one because it allows them to practice dilutions and observe colour change.
Chemistry: organic - elucidation of unknowns
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Chemistry: organic - elucidation of unknowns

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This work sheet has a series of unknowns (a-o) that are either a reagent or a product. The reactions are limited to oxidation, reduction, nucleophilic substitution, chlorination, cyanation and addition reactions. The worksheet will suit students enrolled in Honors, AP or with an interest in the National Chemistry Olympiad competition. Answers are included.
Chemistry: practical - MnO4 - oxalic acid and MnO4-Fe(II) titration
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Chemistry: practical - MnO4 - oxalic acid and MnO4-Fe(II) titration

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This resource consists of two experiments. The first is the permanganate - oxalic acid titration to standardise the permanagate. The second uses the permanganate solution to determine the concentration o f a solution of unknown concentration of Fe(II). These practicals would suit students in year 11-13 who have experience with titrations and REDOX chemistry. The resource has the template for data collation built into it. The resource is 4 pages long. With all the best intentions in the world, mistakes do get made. Please tell me if there is an error and I will correct it and organise to send you a corrected copy. Key words: titration, oxalic acid, permanganate, iron, calculations, practical
Physics: Energy, Force and Power calculations for 14-16 year olds
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Physics: Energy, Force and Power calculations for 14-16 year olds

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Two worksheets: * A 4-page worksheet with problems (and answers) on work/ energy, power and force. * A 2-page worksheet focused on Ep and Ek calculations to show how you can go between the two two values (energy is energy is energy) The student is required to rearrange equations and solve for the unknown. Answers are provided.
Chemistry: practical - careful choice of an Indicator
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Chemistry: practical - careful choice of an Indicator

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This experiment gets students to compare pH titration data collected using different indicators. It shows the importance of choosing the correct indicator. The experiment(s) are easily carried out in 50 minutes and students can do up to 8 titrations during the class. Data is reported back to the teacher and the results shared with the wider class. Student feedback suggests this is a very useful practical and the repetitive nature of the experiment allows them to fine-tune their experimental skills. The practical will be useful for those studying acid-base chemistry and buffer systems. Students enrolled in Honors and AP courses would find this practical beneficial. Notes for the teacher are also included Key words: buffer, acid-base, equivalence point, buffer zone, practical, pKa, indicators.
Chemistry calculations: using the formula n = m/M and calculating % composition
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Chemistry calculations: using the formula n = m/M and calculating % composition

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This resource consists of three double-sided works sheets with over 45 questions and worked answers. Each problem requires students to either calculate the number of moles, mass, molecular mass or % composition. This resource would suit those learning to use n = m/M for the first time. With all the best intentions in the world, mistakes do get made. Please tell me if there is an error and I will correct it and organise to send you a corrected copy.