Digital Card Sort on elements of the Periodic Table 32 cards can be done by students on computer / iPad using the Powerpoint or Keynote App without the need for printing. Open file in Powerpoint in “Normal View” mode and move around pieces. Great as starter, plenary or revision activity during homeschooling or online teaching

Fast card game in which players need to find and name chemical elements. Only 1 element symbol between two cards is the same. Who can find it first and name the abbreviated element? Cards are distributed between players. One card is placed in the middle. Players hold their cards as a pile with the top card showing symbols. The player who can first find the matching symbol between his top card and the card in the middle calls out that symbol and places his top card in the middle. Now the matching symbol of that card with the players’ top cards has to be found. The player who manages to get rid of all his cards first is the winner. 30 cards with 6 symbols each, square cards - easy to chop up Great as starter / plenary activity in lessons or for form time.

Tarsia game on carboxylic acids (structural, molecular and displayed formulas of first 4 carboxylic acids, physical and chemical properties, reaction with metals, carbonates, production of carboxylic acids through oxidation of alcohols, acidity) Great as starter / plenary or revision activity. 30 diagrams / keywords to match up 24 cards per set. Print on A3 for larger triangles. designed for Edexcel IGCSE (9-1) Chemistry course Topic 27, but also suitable for other exam boards.

Card game on 40 acids and alkalis and their characteristics (pH, mass, strength of acid/base, density, boiling point, melting point, hazards etc) Rules: Players compare different categories. The top value always trumps the other cards and the player with the top value obtains the other cards. The player with the most cards is the winner. A great starter or plenary or revision activity. Print out several copies, laminate, chop up, play!