Learning objectives: Investigate the shape of a magnetic field around a bar magnet. Compare the Earth’s magnetic field to that of a bar magnet.

Learning objectives: Describe the difference between scalars and vectors. List some common scalars and vectors. Draw a scale diagram to represent a single vector.

Learning objectives: State what the digestive system is. Describe the structure and function of the main parts of the digestive system.

Learning objectives: Describe the stages involved in a reflex action. Identify stimuli, receptors, coordination centres, and effectors in examples of reflex actions.

PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives: Count atoms in a chemical formula with or without brackets. Write word and symbol equations. Balance symbol equations. Includes explanations, examples, questions and answers. This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.

PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives: State the word equation for anaerobic respiration. Describe the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Includes a video, information, questions and answers.

PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives: Calculate the masses of reactants and products from the balanced symbol equation and the mass of a given reactant or product using moles. Includes questions, answers and examples. This is made for a KS4 Chemistry class.

26 mark quiz on cells and microscopes. Includes questions about: Calculating total magnification. Taking a measurement to calculate the actual size of a specimen. Animal cells, plant cells, prokaryotic cells. Light and electron microscopes. Mark scheme included.

Learning objectives: Define homeostasis and explain why internal conditions need to be maintained. Describe what the CNS is and how information is passed along neurones. Describe what a reflex action is, why it is important and give examples.

Learning Objectives: To be able to state the number of atoms of each element in a chemical formula with or without brackets. To be able to name compounds consisting of non-metals only and a combination of metals and non-metals. To be able to describe how to name a compound.

Learning Objectives: To be able to define carnivore, herbivore, producer, omnivore, consumer, predator and prey. To be able to describe what a food chain shows. To be able to create a food chain.

PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives: Describe what forces do and how they are measured. Identify ‘contact forces’ and ‘non-contact forces’. Simply describe what ‘interaction pair’ means and identify interaction pairs in a simple situation. Use a newton meter to measure the size of a force. Includes diagrams, explanations, practical safety, practical method, practical results table, questions and answers.

This engaging lesson on giant covalent structures, updated on 3rd December 2024, provides students with a comprehensive understanding of this unique type of chemical bonding. The resource includes interactive activities, clear diagrams, and detailed explanations tailored for secondary school science students. Giant covalent structures consist of non-metal atoms bonded together by strong covalent bonds, forming extensive lattice structures. Examples include diamond, graphite, and silicon dioxide. These substances exhibit properties like high melting and boiling points due to strong bonds, hardness (except for graphite, which is soft and slippery), and poor electrical conductivity (with graphite as an exception due to its delocalized electrons). The lesson covers: Key examples of giant covalent structures. Comparative analysis of their properties. Applications such as diamond in drill bits and jewellery, graphite in pencils and lubricants, and silicon dioxide in glass and ceramics. With structured activities, such as matching exercises and review questions, students will reinforce their understanding of concepts like why diamond is a non-conductor and graphite is an excellent conductor. Starter questions encourage critical thinking about molecular forces and conductivity, while an optional video link provides visual reinforcement. How to use: Teachers can guide students through the material by introducing the big question, using interactive matching tasks, and encouraging collaborative discussion during the exercises. This resource ensures students grasp the fundamental properties and applications of giant covalent structures in real-world contexts.

This resource is a complete lesson on expressing concentrations, ideal for secondary school chemistry students. It covers fundamental concepts of solution concentration, with step-by-step explanations and engaging activities. The PowerPoint presentation (.pptx) includes clear visuals and practice questions designed to enhance student understanding of the topic. What’s Included: Learning Objectives: Define the concentration of a solution. Calculate concentration in g/dm3 using mass and volume. Determine the mass of solute from given concentrations and volumes. Explore methods to adjust solution concentrations. Starter Activity: Students calculate relative atomic mass, relative formula mass, and percentage composition of compounds. Key Definitions: Clear explanations of solute, solvent, and solution with relatable examples, such as diluting squash. Interactive Examples: Real-life contexts like adjusting saltwater concentration through adding solute or reducing solvent. Concentration Equation: Formula and practice questions, emphasizing unit conversions (e.g., cm3 to dm3). Review and Reflection: Guided review questions to consolidate understanding. Key Features: This resource offers a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical application, including problem-solving tasks with answers for feedback. It helps students grasp concentration concepts essential for chemistry and real-world applications, like preparing solutions in labs. File Type: PowerPoint (.pptx) Updated: December 2024 – Includes enhanced examples and additional practice questions. Perfect for classroom teaching or independent learning, this lesson is designed to engage students while building core skills in chemistry!

This engaging PowerPoint presentation, titled Surface Area, provides an in-depth exploration of how surface area affects the rate of chemical reactions. It is specifically designed for science educators aiming to deepen students’ understanding of collision theory and reaction dynamics. The resource begins with clear learning objectives: identifying factors influencing reaction rates and explaining how surface area impacts these rates. A starter activity involving word unscrambling and foundational questions primes students for the main content. The lesson introduces collision theory, activation energy, and the role of particle interactions in reaction rates. Students explore the effects of surface area through practical examples, including calculations comparing the surface area of whole cubes and smaller subdivisions. Visual aids and structured activities, such as filling in the gaps and analyzing reaction scenarios, enhance comprehension. A detailed explanation of how increased surface area leads to more frequent and energetic collisions solidifies theoretical understanding. This resource also includes a practical alternative using a video demonstration of calcium carbonate reacting with hydrochloric acid. Students learn to graph reaction rates and interpret data, distinguishing between scenarios involving whole and crushed marble chips. The steeper slope for crushed chips vividly illustrates the concept of reaction rate acceleration. Practice questions and challenge questions extend learning opportunities for diverse student abilities. The included file is a PowerPoint presentation (.pptx), ensuring compatibility with standard devices. Updated with the latest interactive features and alternative formats, this resource is a valuable tool for both classroom and virtual teaching environments. Keywords: Collision Theory, Surface Area, Reaction Rate and Activation Energy.

This PowerPoint presentation, titled Solubility, provides a comprehensive introduction to solubility for secondary-level science students. It focuses on defining solubility, identifying soluble and insoluble substances, and understanding how temperature impacts solubility. This resource offers a hands-on and theoretical approach, designed to align with curriculum standards and foster deep learning. The lesson begins with clear learning objectives and a starter activity that introduces key concepts and vocabulary. Students are guided through the definitions of solute, solvent, and solution, reinforced with real-world examples. The core lesson explains solubility as the maximum mass of solute that can dissolve in 100g of water, with detailed comparisons between substances like sugar and salt. Interactive activities include labeling substances as soluble or insoluble and filling in the gaps to consolidate understanding. Students also explore the concept of saturated solutions and how temperature affects solubility, with thought-provoking questions that connect theory to real-life contexts, such as seawater solubility at varying temperatures. The practical element guides students through an experiment to investigate the effect of temperature on solubility, complete with a detailed method, safety instructions, and analysis questions. Students learn to calculate solubility, plot graphs, and interpret data, developing their analytical and graphing skills. Updated with modern visuals and engaging activities, this PowerPoint file (.pptx) is compatible with most devices and adaptable for classroom or independent learning. It is an invaluable resource for educators seeking to make the topic of solubility accessible and engaging for their students.

This interactive PowerPoint presentation, titled Solutions, is designed for secondary-level science students to explore the concept of solutions, how substances dissolve, and the particle model of dissolution. It provides clear, engaging, and practical content, aligning with key science curriculum standards. The lesson begins with well-defined learning objectives: understanding key terms related to solutions, describing observations during the dissolution process, and explaining how substances dissolve using the particle model. A starter activity using word unscrambling ensures students are immediately engaged while introducing core vocabulary such as solute, solvent, and solution. Core content includes detailed explanations and examples of everyday solutions like sugar in tea, copper sulfate in water, and nail polish in acetone. The lesson uses visual aids, such as particle diagrams, to illustrate the arrangement and interaction of particles during the dissolution process. Practical tasks, like filling in the gaps and analyzing real-world examples, deepen students’ understanding. A hands-on demonstration reinforces the law of conservation of mass by measuring the mass of a solute, solvent, and solution. Students are guided to observe and calculate that mass remains unchanged during dissolution, emphasizing key scientific principles. The lesson concludes with review questions that assess comprehension and encourage critical thinking. Updated with modern examples and enhanced visuals, this resource provides an up-to-date and adaptable tool for educators. Delivered in a PowerPoint format (.pptx), it ensures compatibility with most devices and platforms. This lesson is perfect for both classroom teaching and independent learning. Keywords: Solutions, Solute, Solvent & Conservation of Mass.

This comprehensive PowerPoint presentation, introduces students to the concept of filtration and its applications in separating mixtures. Designed for secondary-level science students, the lesson blends theoretical understanding with practical activities to make learning interactive and impactful. The lesson begins with clear learning objectives: defining mixtures, describing the process of filtration using correct apparatus, and explaining its uses in separating insoluble solids from liquids. A starter activity engages students by asking them how to separate simple mixtures like flour and beans, setting the stage for deeper exploration of the topic. Core content explains mixtures as two or more substances not chemically joined and introduces filtration as a method to separate insoluble solids from liquids. Visual aids and labeled diagrams help students understand the process, detailing how filter paper allows smaller liquid particles to pass through as filtrate, while larger solid particles remain as residue. Examples like muddy water and coffee filtration provide relatable, real-world contexts. The practical component involves a class demonstration or student experiment where mixtures such as muddy water and copper sulfate solution are separated using filtration. Students answer reflective questions to reinforce their understanding, such as identifying filtrates and residues and why some mixtures, like copper sulfate solution, cannot be separated using this method. The lesson includes practice questions, gap-fill activities, and a plenary to summarize key learning points. Delivered in a PowerPoint format (.pptx), it is compatible with most devices and updated with modern visuals and examples for enhanced engagement. This resource is ideal for classroom teaching or independent learning, providing a thorough exploration of filtration techniques.

This comprehensive PowerPoint resource (.pptx) is designed to help students understand the phenomenon of light refraction, suitable for middle and high school physics classes. It includes engaging content to explain how light changes speed and direction when transitioning between different media, like air and glass, emphasizing key concepts such as bending towards or away from the normal. The resource features: Learning objectives: Students will describe and explain refraction and learn to draw accurate refraction diagrams. Starter activity: Thought-provoking questions to compare the angle of incidence and refraction and explore differences in density between air and glass. Interactive diagrams: Tasks for students to complete refraction diagrams and visualize effects like the apparent depth of objects in water. Real-life applications: Examples like why a pencil appears broken in water and the visual effects of light bending. Practice questions: Designed to test understanding, with solutions provided for effective feedback. Updated recently, this PowerPoint includes detailed notes, diagrams, and practice exercises, making it an ideal resource for introducing refraction in a physics lesson or revising the topic. Perfect for classroom teaching or independent study!