I am a High School and Sixth Form Chemistry teacher teaching Science to GCSE and Chemistry to A Level. My GCSE resources generally follow the new AQA (9-1) specification, differentiated for foundation and higher students at trilogy and separate science levels. My Key Stage 3 resources are suited to mixed ability groups and are designed to be dyslexia friendly with bold coloured text boxes and bright diagrams.
Please give me your opinion and review downloaded resources!
I am a High School and Sixth Form Chemistry teacher teaching Science to GCSE and Chemistry to A Level. My GCSE resources generally follow the new AQA (9-1) specification, differentiated for foundation and higher students at trilogy and separate science levels. My Key Stage 3 resources are suited to mixed ability groups and are designed to be dyslexia friendly with bold coloured text boxes and bright diagrams.
Please give me your opinion and review downloaded resources!
This Whole Lesson Resource on Diffusion Includes:
Starter key question and extension question (differentiation aspect)
Lesson objectives
I will be able to state an example of diffusion
I will be able to describe what is meant by diffusion
I will be able to explain why diffusion happens more slowly in cold environments compared to hot environments
Practical investigation with help sheets (differentiation aspect), lab report worksheet and experiment variables worksheet
Class practical using M&Ms, water and petri dishes (or any shallow glassware)
Printable worksheets and help sheets designed to be printed on A4
Plenary missing gaps with extension
Keyword focus and extended thinking for higher ability
Krista Wallden Clipart Credit
This Chemical Bonding Resource focuses on commonly asked questions around ionic, simple covalent, giant covalent and metallic bonding. Each question is given a set number of marks and each question comes with a detailed mark break down sheet.
Key features of this resource:
Four key question sheets for each bonding type
The questions range from one to four mark questions
Four mark break down answer sheets
These sheets show each possible mark to answer the questions
Two student response sheets
Organised sheets where students write their answers to each question
One teacher instruction sheet
Quick notes on how the resource sheets can be used i.e. independent work or as a circus activity
This resource is great for summary lessons or to be used at the end of each chemical bonding theory lesson. It is also an ideal tool which focusses on exam technique and how to answer bonding questions using key terms.
Respiratory System Spin Wheel Revision Resource
This resource encompasses 12 key questions from the cell unit unit. These are questions selected as they occur regularly and are classically challenging for students to answer. The resource is based around the organs and their functions in the respiratory system as well as gas exchange.
Example questions from the spin wheel resource:
What is the name of the process by which oxygen enters the blood?
What are the small air sacs in the lungs called?
Which muscle facilitates inhaling and exhaling?
Also included in the resource is a full answer set. There is also an instructions sheet, with helpful guidance on using the spin wheel as a revision tool, student answer sheet and a ‘tick and repeat sheet’. This encourages the student to revisit the spin wheel to revise the key questions until they reach the ‘know it’ level.
Very simple preparation: Print the sheets (set up in A4 PDF). The students can then cut out the pin wheel for themselves and push a pen or pencil through the middle for the wheel to spin around. I found clamp stands to be a useful alternative.
Seven Resource Bundle
This bundle resource includes reading passages, student question sheets and answer keys on the following aspects of the Periodic Table:
Introduction to the Periodic Table
The history and scientists of the Periodic Table
Metals vs Non-Metals
Group 1 Alkali Metals
Group 0 Noble Gases
Group 7 Halogens
The Transition Metals
Each question sheet includes tiered questions described as recall, label, explain, apply and compare. The questions follow the reading passages and require both simple information extraction and higher level thinking skills.
These resources are ideal for independent study. They are ideal in-class activities, homework tasks or revision summary resources. They are very versatile. I have specifically bundled this collection of resources together as they cover everything my students need to know surrounding the Periodic Table.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchase and for further details view the individual previews of each resource in the product listings.
Filtration Theory Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With an example practical and observations, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as label, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The label activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through writing definitions and describing an ideal experiment.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on filtration or the terminology involved.
Blood Composition and Red Blood Cells Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on blood composition or the role and function of red blood cells.
The resource is editable so you can adjust the resource for your students if required.
Four Resource Bundle
This bundle resource includes reading passages, student question sheets and answer keys on the following aspects of atoms and elements:
Atomic Structure
History of the Atom
Chemical Symbols and Subatomic Particles
Isotopes and Elements
Each question sheet includes tiered questions described as recall, label, explain, apply and compare. The questions follow the reading passages and require both simple information extraction and higher level thinking skills.
These resources are ideal for independent study. They are ideal in-class activities, homework tasks or revision summary resources. They are very versatile. I have specifically bundled this collection of resources together as they cover everything my students need to know surrounding atomic structure.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchase and for further details view the individual previews of each resource in the product listings.
Covalent Bonding Introduction Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage on covalent bonding. The passage has information on electrons, dot and cross diagrams and properties of simple covalent molecules.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply question involves constructing your own dot and cross diagram.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atomic structure and electron configuration but are new to bonding. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing
This Cootie Catcher Resource is a fun way to learn about cell structure.
Included are questions on:
Key parts of plant and animal cells
The functions of key parts of plant and animal cells
Also Included . . .
A ‘how to fold’ instructions sheet
A ‘how to play’ instructions sheet
It is simple to use and very effective at getting key points across to students. The cootie catcher is also a brilliant form of peer assessment and student interaction as they can test each other on the key points.
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Gravity Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on gravity or calculating mass/weight with gravitational field strength.
The resource is completely editable so you can adjust the resource for your students if required.
Geothermal Energy and Geothermal Power Stations Reading Passage Activity
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts i.e. the function of a geothermal power stations and how electricity is generated. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas. Please see the preview for further insight.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great resource for students studying geothermal power stations for the first time or revising the topic.
The resource includes both printable and editable versions (PowerPoint and PDF) so you can alter the resource but it is also print ready.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchase - Many thanks - Science House
Wind Energy Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts i.e. wind turbine structure, energy conversions and key terms. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas. The apply question revolves around students identifying advantages and disadvantages of wind turbines.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great resource for students studying wind energy for the first time or revising the topic.
Solid, Liquid and Gas Worksheets
Included in this resource:
3 states of matter worksheets
3 states of matter answer sheets
Worksheets - The worksheets (one for each state of matter), require students to state examples, draw particle diagrams, identify properties and answer questions on linked processes such as evaporation, condensation and melting.
Answers - Full comprehensive answers for each section of the worksheets. The answer sheets are student friendly too, so they could self or peer assess if needed.
The documents are completely editable and set up in A4 format (PowerPoint) for easy printing.
Please view the preview for a full insight into the resource - Thanks.
History and Development of the Atom
GCSE Chemistry 9-1 (1.1.3 on the specification)
Describe how the theories around the structure of the atom have changed over time
Explain why new evidence from the scattering experiment led to a change in the atomic model
Compare the differences between the plum pudding model and the nuclear model of the atom
This resource is a PowerPoint to support teaching the history of the atom and how atomic models have changed over time.
Included in the resource:
Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics
Starter slide with simple decoding activity
Information slides on atomic models and accompanying template timeline to be filled in
Plum pudding vs Nuclear model Venn diagram question and answers
Plenary question slide to consolidate learning
States of Matter - Solid, Liquid and Gas Teaching Pack
Included:
PowerPoint Presentation
Full introductory review of solids, liquids and gases >> Includes examples of each state >> Includes state changes such as condensation, evaporation, melting, freezing and sublimation >> Includes full particle diagrams and descriptions >> Includes the properties of each state of matter including whether the state flows and compresses.
Worksheets
Full summary worksheets which complement the PowerPoint perfectly >> They cover all the information in the PowerPoint and support recall and understanding of learnt knowledge >> There is a full answer key for each worksheet.
Assessment
Two assessment pages included >> Questions start as multiple choice and develop into written answer as the assessment concludes >> Again the assessment, like the worksheets fully complements the PowerPoint for joined up learning >> There is a full answer key for the assessment.
Puzzles
Two puzzles included: a wordsearch and a crossword >> The puzzles cover all the keywords and terminology throughout the other resources >> The puzzles are intended to support learning key definitions and encourages understanding of keywords >> There is a full answer key for each puzzle.
All resources are . . .
Completely editable -PowerPoint format
Accompanied by full answers
Intended to be concise and engaging
Please view the preview for a full understanding of the resources included.
Thanks! - Science House
Simple, effective label and match up resource!
Included for this EAR activity:
Label worksheet (in both A4 and A5)
Match up worksheet (in both A4 and A5)
Answer sheets
This resource provides two worksheets for teaching the ear. The first is a simple label task where students fill in the label boxes, whilst the second is a match up activity where students draw lines to link the part of the ear to the description/role. The resource focuses on the seven main parts of the ear (please see the preview).
Both worksheets are available in A4 and A5 format as PowerPoint and PDF documents to support easy printing.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing and please view the preview for greater insight into the resource. Thank you!
Describing Objects Cognition and Learning Task Cards
Included in this resource:
24 ‘describe’ task cards - These task cards have an image of an everyday object on them (e.g. a shoe) and three keywords associated with the object (e.g. foot, lace and walk) which the child has to avoid using to describe the object. This promotes cognitive skills and the child must think outside the box for alternative descriptive words to best describe the object, beyond the typical choices.
24 ‘link’ task cards - These task cards have three words (e.g. cold, chocolate and vanilla) on them. The child must think of the link between these three words (e.g. in this case - ice cream). These task cards encourage children to explore connections and relationships between words, in order to find a common link. They vary in difficulty to provide some differentiation.
The document is print ready and A4. I have used this resource with a wide range of age groups. I have used these cards to support children with broadening their vocabulary and their ability to apply descriptive language. I have also used this resource as a relationship builder / ice breaker to scaffold conversation with a new child to the group. I have found the cards useful both in on a 1:1 basis and in a group/class setting.
Many thanks - Science House
Atom Economy Introduction Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage on atom economy. The passage has an example atom economy equation and a discussion on what each aspect of the equation represents.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply question involves answering questions relating to the atom economy equation.
Answer key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on relative formula mass but are new to atom economy and further calculations.
Metallic Bonding Full Teaching Set
Included in this bundle:
A full lesson Powerpoint with in-class activities
Included is a well structured lesson with lesson objectives, starter, finisher and a range of engaging activities.
A set of task cards
Included is 8 task cards on a range of common metallic bonding questions. They link metal properties to bonding and follow on from the Powerpoint.
A metallic bonding summary worksheet
This worksheet summarizes the key aspects of metallic bonding, structure and properties. Again it links well with the other included resources.
A chemical bonding summary worksheet
To be used after the bonding topic, this worksheet connects and compares covalent, ionic and metallic bonding.
A full answer set for every activity included
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing and for further details, view the individual product listing.
Noble Gases Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage information sheet
A student question sheet
An answer key sheet
Reading Passage:
The reading passage includes information on the unreactive nature of noble gases, electronic structure, properties and uses. No previous knowledge on noble gases is required.
Student Questions:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the questions follow the reading passage. Some questions are simply information extraction whilst others require higher level thinking.
Answer Key:
The answer key includes comprehensive answers to all questions in the resource.
This resource is ideal as an in-class activity, homework or as a revision task. Feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.