Hero image

Science Teacher TES Shop

Average Rating3.38
(based on 18 reviews)

Welcome to my shop!! I have taught in an inner London school for 6 years and been Head of Department for the last 3. I not only produce science specific resources but also cross-curricular projects and science literacy resources. I hope you find something useful and your students enjoy the activities!

68Uploads

45k+Views

8k+Downloads

Welcome to my shop!! I have taught in an inner London school for 6 years and been Head of Department for the last 3. I not only produce science specific resources but also cross-curricular projects and science literacy resources. I hope you find something useful and your students enjoy the activities!
Calculating rates of reaction Skeleton PP for AQA Combined Science (Chemistry topic 6.1)
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

Calculating rates of reaction Skeleton PP for AQA Combined Science (Chemistry topic 6.1)

(0)
A PP covering the AQA specification for Chemistry module 6.1 of the new AQA combined science Trilogy specification. The resource is designed to help reduce your planning time by providing you with the main specification points for each topic so you can focus on making lessons creative and engaging. Each sub-topic includes a few quick multiple choice questions (MCQ) to assess students learning (AFL) Topics covered: Calculating rates of reaction (including an activity on data analysis and practical skills to support the students required practical studies) Factors which affect the rate of reaction Collision theory and activation energy Catalysts As this PP is smaller than some others I have included the activity as part of the price so there is no need to download it separately. I hope to have covered the entire year 11 course for the new specification (biology, Chemistry and Physics) by summer 2017 so please keep checking for more resources. I will also be making assessments to go alongside the resources ready for September
OCR AS Chemistry Module 1 independent task/cover and peer assessment (new specification from 2015)
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

OCR AS Chemistry Module 1 independent task/cover and peer assessment (new specification from 2015)

(0)
Students are given a week/ 7 hours to complete the task independently. The task covers the whole of module 1 in context and also develops their practical skills as part of the PAG tasks. The students will need to look up new terms in the textbook and research independently to complete the task successfully. 1. Hand in complete write-ups 2. swap tasks amongst peers and hand out peer assessment sheet. As you go through the PowerPoint, tasks appear that link to the peer assessment sheet. This way the students are covering the content of module 1 whilst also looking at in the context of their peers work and assessing the work. 3. Swap back for students to comment on the peer assessment 4. Finally (if you feel necessary) collect them in to teacher assess I covered the content in a double lesson and students learnt a lot from completing the task (despite a lot of grumbling) Covers OCR Chemistry A Module 1 Practical Skills in Chemistry Experimental design Types of variable Writing a plan Planning an investigation Recording data Manipulating data Evaluating results and drawing conclusions Precision and accuracy
Bonding misconceptions lesson for AS/A level Chemistry
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

Bonding misconceptions lesson for AS/A level Chemistry

(0)
Interactive lesson covering common misconceptions in bonding between molecules and atoms. (Intermolecular, ionic, covalent, giant covalent, metallic) Students start by self-assessing their knowledge Teacher hands out a misconception to each student Students have 10 minutes to work out how to explain the misconception to the class Each student then explains his misconception to the class and answers questions from their peers Students make notes throughout Students then re-assess themselves following the mini tutorials You can provide molymods/A3 paper etc. to help them explain, I also suggest they illustrate it on the board.
OCR AS/A level Chemistry Module 4, Organic Chemistry, PP and activities
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

OCR AS/A level Chemistry Module 4, Organic Chemistry, PP and activities

(0)
Two Power Points covering the whole of module 4, Core Organic Chemistry, for AS/Year 1 A level Chemistry for OCR M4.1 Basic concepts and Hydrocarbons - 90 slides including activities (Dingbat plenary was made by another author on TES, thanks for sharing) M4.2 Alcohols, halogenalkanes and analysis - 124 slides including activities M4.1 Specification points covered: Basic concepts and hydrocarbons Basic concepts of organic chemistry Naming and representing the formulae of organic compounds Functional groups Isomerism Reaction mechanisms Properties of alkanes Reactions of alkanes Properties of alkenes Stereoisomerism in alkenes Addition reactions of alkenes Polymers from alkenes Waste polymers and alternatives M4.2 Specification points covered: Alcohols, haloalkanes and analysis Properties of alcohols Reactions of alcohols Haloalkanes Substitution reactions of haloalkanes Environmental concerns from use of organohalogen compounds Organic synthesis Practical skills Synthetic routes Analytical techniques Infrared spectroscopy Mass spectrometry Combined techniques
OCR A level (year 2) Chemsitry Module 5.3, Transition metals, PP and activities
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

OCR A level (year 2) Chemsitry Module 5.3, Transition metals, PP and activities

(1)
51 slides covering the whole of module 5.3, Transition metals, for OCR Chemistry A level (year 2) Specification points included: Transition elements and Properties Ligands and complex ions Ligand substitution Precipitation reactions Redox reactions Qualitative analysis Tests for ions I have also tried to include opportunities for application of the content to help students prepare for the unified paper
OCR A level (year 1) Chemistry Module 5.2 PP and activities
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

OCR A level (year 1) Chemistry Module 5.2 PP and activities

(3)
56 slides covering Module 5.2, Energy, of the new A level Chemistry specification I have included some exam questions (and answers) as well as MCQs and recommended independent tasks Specification topics covered: Energy Lattice enthalpy Born–Haber and related enthalpy cycles Enthalpy and entropy Entropy Free energy Redox Redox titrations Electrode potentials Storage and fuel cells
OCR A level/year 2 Chemistry module 6.3 Analysis PP
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

OCR A level/year 2 Chemistry module 6.3 Analysis PP

(2)
A 56 slide Power Point covering the whole of module 6.3, Analysis module of the OCR A level Chemistry specification (from 2015) Activities are included to consolidate learning (please note that some of these have been adapted from other users on TES) Specification points covered: Analysis Chromatography and qualitative analysis Types of chromatography Tests for organic functional groups NMR Spectroscopy Combined techniques
OCR A level/year 2 mini assessment on module 5 (rates, orders and equilibrium) with self-assessment
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

OCR A level/year 2 mini assessment on module 5 (rates, orders and equilibrium) with self-assessment

(0)
A 57 mark assessment covering rates, orders and equilibrium from module 5 (OCR A level Chemistry) The self assessment sheet breaks down each question by topic so students can quickly see which topics they are confident in and which topics require further work. I use the self-assessments in a similar way to PLCs and ask the students to keep them in their notes to refer to as a starting point for revision
OCR A level/year 2 Chemistry module 6.2 Nitrogen Compounds, polymers and synthesis PP and activities
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

OCR A level/year 2 Chemistry module 6.2 Nitrogen Compounds, polymers and synthesis PP and activities

(1)
Two Power Points and an activity covering the whole of module 6.2, Nitrogen Compounds, polymers and synthesis for OCR A level Chemistry (from 2015) PP Module 6.2.1 - 6.2.4 - 103 slides PP MOdule 6.2.5-6.2.11 - 33 slides Activity - Simple gap fill based on chiral compounds Specification point covered: 6.2.1 - 6.2.4 Amines Basicity and preparation of amines Reactions of amino acids Amides Chirality Polyesters and polyamides Condensation polymers Carbon–carbon bond formation Extending carbon chain length 6.2.5-6.2.11 Organic synthesis Practical skills Synthetic routes NB: Some slides have been adapted from other authors who have shared on TES, thank you for sharing
Revision checklist for OCR A level chemistry
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

Revision checklist for OCR A level chemistry

(0)
A quick activity that could start revision or be used from the start of the year to allow students to quickly monitor their progress. I set students different topics as part of their independent work and have reference copies of the mark schemes in my lab for them to use once they have completed the questions It is a good way to monitor and motivate independent work as well as remind students of the volume of content they need to know for their final exams.
OCR A level/year 2 Module 5.1-5.2.6 Assessment with self-assessment
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

OCR A level/year 2 Module 5.1-5.2.6 Assessment with self-assessment

(0)
A challenging 71 mark assessment covering the first part of module 5 The self assessment sheet breaks down each question by topic so students can quickly see which topics they are confident in and which topics require further work. I use the self-assessments in a similar way to PLCs and ask the students to keep them in their notes to refer to as a starting point for revision
Chemical bonding - Independent study activities
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

Chemical bonding - Independent study activities

(0)
3 activities to help students consolidate their understanding of chemical bonding (full instructions given within resource) Activity 1: Command word activity Activity 2: Literacy task Activity 3: Summary and application task Extension/higher: Students can extend their understanding to inter molecular forces and properties of each type of bonding A great way to get the key points into students notes whilst also demanding explanations using their understanding. Suitable for KS3, KS4 (new spec GCSE combined science and Chemistry) Also suitable for a revision activity at the start of A Level Chemistry
Atomic structure and the periodic table revision/hw/class activities
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

Atomic structure and the periodic table revision/hw/class activities

(0)
A selection of activities covering the first chapter of the new AQA GCSE Chemistry/Combined science - Atomic structure and the periodic table Activity 1: Quiz Activity 2: Card sorts x 4 Activity 3: Treasure hunt questions x 4 Designed to revise the topic. Detailed instructions give variations for each activity to allow them to be done in different formats and differentiate to suit your class
Harry Potter Science Week plan, poster, schedule and resources
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

Harry Potter Science Week plan, poster, schedule and resources

(0)
Transform your Science department into Hogwarts for a week and have lessons full of wizarding fun and excitement whilst also extending students scientific understanding. Resources include: 1 - Poster - To advertise your week 2 - Vision and plan - An overview of how we organised our week with suggested activities and ways to involve all year groups 3 - Letter of acceptance - We gave one to each tutor group in preparation for the week and also printed loads out to come flying out of our homemade chimney (see photos) 4 - Schedule template - The schedule shows how we organised the weeks and also has the jobs for people to volunteer for in order to prepare resources and decorations for the week 5 - Instructions for elephants toothpaste (part of potions) 6 - Assignments - Print out double sided and hand out to students as part of a week long quiz, we put together certificates for students who completed each quiz and the aim was to complete all the quizzes by the end of the week and earn a certificate in each wizarding discipline (herbology, potions, transfiguration, charms and divination) - a good literacy activity to add tot he week 7 - Instructions for flame tests (part of potions) 8 - A selection of photos from our week for inspiration In addition our entire department dressed up as characters from the books for the whole week We had Harry Potter themed awards for budding scientists and for those who really stood out we organised a trip with the English department to The Harry Potter Experience to learn about the making of the films. All in all it is a great week and a lot of fun, plus everybody loves Harry Potter!
Making sherbet, kitchen chemistry - fun activity with scientific explanation for reaction
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

Making sherbet, kitchen chemistry - fun activity with scientific explanation for reaction

(0)
A method for making sherbet in the classroom There is opportunity for design and creativity to design packaging and a name for their sherbet which could be used as a cross curricular opportunity with the DT/Art department or as part of your schools STEM development. I have included a small section of food hygiene but please ensure all equipment is clean (I borrow equipment from the food tech department) A bit of fun but also a link to Chemistry in real life and encourages students to think about the reactions happening around them. Can be used for all ages
Literacy in science activities KS3/GCSE
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

Literacy in science activities KS3/GCSE

4 Resources
A selection of activities to support students literacy and increase their engagement in science. To be used in class, as homework or during tutor time for enrichment. the resources will help build a better understanding of science in the media and how the language of science was developed. This will support learners throughout their science career beyond A level
New OCR AS Chemistry assessment Module 2.1
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

New OCR AS Chemistry assessment Module 2.1

(0)
New style assessment with 20 multiple choice questions and 26 marks of written questions. It is quite difficult so allow enough time for your students to answer. My students found it challenging as they are not used to multiple choice questions but they are improving with every assessment - more to follow :) Covers 2015 OCR AS Chemistry specification Module 2.1 Breadth of Chemistry Depth of Chemistry
OCR AS/A level Chemistry Module 2 Foundations in Chem PP including practice questions and activities
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

OCR AS/A level Chemistry Module 2 Foundations in Chem PP including practice questions and activities

(1)
134 slides covering the whole of module 2 'Foundations in Chemistry' for OCR A level Chemistry A few of the activities included are from the RSC Starter for Ten resources (I have attached the bonding questions) Topics covered: Atoms and reactions Atomic structure and isotopes Relative mass Compounds, formulae and equations Amount of substance The mole Determination of formulae Calculation of reacting masses, gas volumes and mole concentrations Percentage yield and atom economy Acids, bases, alkalis and neutralisation Acid-base titrations Oxidation numbers Redox reactions Electrons, bonding and structure Energy levels, shells, sub-shells, atomic orbitals, electron configuration Ionic bonding Covalent bonding The shapes of simple molecules and ions Electronegativity and bond polarity Intermolecular forces
Literacy activity for the changing atom
ScienceSophieScienceSophie

Literacy activity for the changing atom

(0)
Information about the key scientists involved in the changing atom. it is downloaded from various sources on the internet and I ask students to read about a particular scientist and highlight the key points. As a class we then build the history of the atom using the information and any prior knowledge they may have.