A simple but effective wall display of some of the most common chemical formulas used in chemistry (especially relevant for the KS3 and GCSE Chemistry syllabus).

A comprehensive, engaging, challenging and interactive lesson package designed with AEN students and non-science/non-chemistry specialist teachers in mind! This lesson contains: Lesson powerpoint - including teacher notes and answers in “notes” section Student led lesson worksheet Teacher answer sheet Lesson resources contain: In-built challenge tasks throughout In-built scaffolded learning for lower abilities AFL activities to assess progress and understanding that you can tailor to fit any class or available resources Objectives: Students will be able to… Define the law of conservation of mass Explain why the mass of a chemical reaction does not change in a closed system Predict/calculate the mass of reactants and products in a chemical reaction when given the masses of the other reactants/products This lesson contains a student led lesson sheet, with the focus being on students learning through doing and practicing skills and identifying patterns and reasons themselves. Resources and slides ask students the key questions and develops ideas and concepts from the ground up and address common issues, mistakes and misconceptions.

A comprehensive, engaging, challenging and interactive lesson package designed with AEN students and non-science/non-chemistry specialist teachers in mind! This lesson contains: Lesson powerpoint - including teacher notes and answers in “notes” section Student led lesson worksheet Teacher answer sheet Risk assessment for class practicals Printable practical instruction cards Risk assessments for teacher demonstrations Lesson resources contain: In-built challenge tasks throughout In-built scaffolded learning for lower abilities Various activites to assess progress and understanding that you can tailor to fit any class or available resources Objectives: Students will be able to… Describe what an exothermic and endothermic reactions is in terms of heat energy transfer Give and identify examples of endothermic and exothermic reactions in everyday life Identify reactions as exothermic or endothermic from measuring temperature changes in practical investigations This lesson contains a student led lesson sheet, with the focus being on students learning through doing and practicing skills and identifying patterns and reasons themselves. Resources and slides ask students the key questions and develops ideas and concepts from the ground up and address common issues, mistakes and misconceptions.

A 1-2 Lesson Resources on Hydrogen fuel cells, their uses, how they work and their advantages and disadvantages compared to petrol cars and electric cars. Lesson Objectives Describe, in basic terms, how a hydrogen fuel works (Higher only) write balanced half equations for the reactions taking place inside a hydrogen fuel cell Describe advantages and disadvantages of hydrogen fuel cells Evaluate the use of hydrogen fuel vehicles compared to electric and petrol vehicles Lesson resources include: Lesson powerpoint with printable diagrams for students Explanations of half equations from fuel cell (both acid cell (not AQA) and alkaline cell (AQA) version) and balancing them Relevant video links 6 marker question and mark scheme Exam question pack on fuel cells and energy Plenary AFL multiple choice quiz and debate activity

A quick and simple student led activity designed for AQA GCSE Chemistry (Triple and Double award) explaining how crude oil is formed from plankton. Students should put the cartoon panels in the right order, then match the correct description to each panel. This can be a cut and stick activity or a numbering/line drawing activity. Good for SEN and students in need of visual cues and support. Resource download includes PDF and Editable Powerpoint versions.

A comprehensive, engaging, challenging and interactive lesson package designed with AEN students and non-science/non-chemistry specialist teachers in mind! This lesson contains: Lesson powerpoint - including teacher notes and answers in “notes” section Student led lesson worksheet Teacher answer sheet Practical and Demonstration Risk Assessments Lesson resources contain: In-built challenge tasks throughout In-built scaffolded learning for lower abilities AFL activities to assess progress and understanding that you can tailor to fit any class or available resources Objectives: Students will be able to… Predict whether a chemical reaction under given conditions will get lighter, heavier or stay the same mass Explain why some chemical reactions might appear to get lighter Explain why some chemical reactions might appear to get heavier This lesson contains a student led lesson sheet, with the focus being on students learning through doing, practicing skills and identifying patterns and reasons themselves. Resources and slides ask students the key questions and develops ideas and concepts from the ground up and address common issues, mistakes and misconceptions.

An interactive powerpoint resource designed to be used for distance learning from home. Also contains interactive questions, a cheat sheet of common ions and practice questions. Students should be able to: Predicting the formula of salts from their names and ions

Preview video of resources: https://youtu.be/WWaqwYbo6IY A pair of GCSE Chemistry Lessons for Triple Science covering electrochemical cells and associated half equations. Lesson 1: What are Electrochemical Cells? Lesson Objectives: Describe what an electrochemical cell is and what we use it for Describe how to make an electrochemical cell Identify factors which affect the size of the voltage produced by an electrochemical cell This lesson contains: Lesson powerpoint Student practical investigation Teacher notes on how to deliver lesson slides/content and answers Lesson 2: How do Electrochemical Cells Work? Lesson Objectives: Recall the definitions for oxidation and reduction Identify which elements are oxidised and reduced in an electrochemical cell (H) – write half equations for oxidation and reduction taking place in electrochemical cells Explain why alkaline/non-rechargeable batteries eventually stop working This lesson contains: Lesson powerpoint, containing animation about how electrochemical cells produce electrical current and the reactions that take place within it Student exam questions (23 marks worth) from AQA syllabus with mark scheme Teacher notes on how to deliver lesson slides/content and answers

This lesson is designed for AQA GCSE Chemistry/Combined Science Trilogy and covers how to calculate relative atomic mass. This lesson contains: A lesson powerpoint complete with all answers, worked examples Student worksheet (PDF and editable versions) Worksheet answers (PDF and editable versions) Lesson Objectives: Define what an “isotope” is and identify examples Calculate the relative atomic mass of elements from their relative isotopic masses and abundances

This lesson covers what longitudinal and transverse waves are, the features of both kinds of waves, examples of these waves and what happens when waves meet barriers or each other. This is a perfect introduction lesson to KS3 topic on sound and waves. This Lesson Contains: Lesson powerpoint, including instructions for key demonstrations of both types of waves, full answers, plenary tasks, AFL whiteboard and discussion activities Student worksheet (PDF and editable version) Student worksheet answers sheet (PDF and editable version) Lesson Objectives Name the two different types of waves and label their features Give an example of each kind of wave Describe what happens when waves hit a barrier Describe what happens when waves superimpose

A fully resourced lesson for GCSE AQA chemistry on calculating percentage by mass. Suitable and applicable for GCSE Chemistry Trilogy, and Combined Science Higher and Foundation. Lesson Objectives Recall how to calculate relative formula mass using a periodic table Calculate the percentage by mass of an element in a substance using masses Calculate the percentage by mass of an element in a substance using relative formula mass and atomic mass Lesson includes: Lesson powerpoint (including instructions on lesson activities, equipment to order, slide answers) Student practical Student worksheet (PDF and editable word versions) Student worksheet answers (PDF and editable word versions)

A full lesson covering how students can calculate relative formula mass. This lesson is suitable for students studying AQA Trilogy Combined Science (higher and foundation) and AQA Triple chemistry (higher and foundation) Lesson Objectives Recall how to count the number of atoms in a formula Recall what relative atomic mass is Define what relative formula mass is Calculate the relative formula mass of a chemical using a periodic table Lesson includes Lesson powerpoint - including recap of how to count atoms in a formula an how to find relative atomic mass on a periodic table, worked examples with answers, and BINGO plenary practice game Optional worksheet with answers (PDF and editable word version)

A 1-2 lesson pack covering flame tests and positive metal ion tests. This resource is designed for the AQA Triple Chemistry required practical from “Chemical Analysis”, and is relevant to higher and foundation students. Lesson Objectives Carry out simple flame tests to identify positive metal ions Carry out simple precipitate tests to identify positive metal ions Describe how to carry out a flame test and a precipitate test, including the names of any important reactants Describe the problems and limitations of using flame tests and precipitate tests to identify positive metal ions This resource contains: Lesson powerpoint - including starter activity, practical instructions, tables, challenge task, multiple choice quiz plenary, and full answers Student worksheet - including practical instructions, tables, and practical quesitons (PDF and editable word versions) Student worksheet answers (PDF and editable word versions) Risk assessment/order form - containing up to date CLEAPPS guidance as of Oct 2023.

A lesson covering instrumental analysis and flame emission spectroscopy for the AQA Triple Chemistry GCSE specficiation. Applicable to both higher and foundation candidates. Lesson Objectives Know what instrumental techniques are Describe advantages and disadvantages of instrumental techniques over other analysis techniques (e.g. flame tests) Interpret flame emission spectra to identify unknown elements in a mixture Lesson Resources include: Lesson powerpoint - including starter, example spectra, spectra analysis example and advantages/disadvantages task Exam questions covering instrumental analysis, flame spectra analysis, and ion identification questions with full mark schemes.

A lesson pack covering negative non-metal ion tests (halide, sulfate and carbonate). This resource is designed for the AQA Triple Chemistry required practical from “Chemical Analysis”, and is relevant to higher and foundation students. Lesson Objectives Carry out simple precipitate tests to identify halide, sulfate and carbonate ions Describe how to carry out precipitate tests to test for halide, sulfate and carbonate ions, including the names of any important reactants Write balanced symbol and ionic equations for the reactions taking place in precipitation reactions This resource contains: Lesson powerpoint - including starter activity, practical instructions, tables, challenge task, multiple choice quiz plenary, and full answers Student worksheet - including practical instructions, tables, and practical quesitons (PDF and editable word versions) Student worksheet answers (PDF and editable word versions) Risk assessment/order form - containing up to date CLEAPPS guidance as of Oct 2023.

This lesson is designed for AQA combined and triple chemistry. This lesson builds on the previous lesson (Introduction to Electrolysis) where students looked at the basic set up for electrolysis and predicted which ion would be attracted to which electrode and why. This lesson introduces the keywords anode, cathode, anion, cation, as well describing if ions gain or lose electrons at an electrode and are oxidised/reduced. **Lesson Objectives: ** Identify anions and cations Explain the movement of metal and non-metal ions to the anode and cathode Describe and explain what happens to ions at the anode and cathode Identify if an element is being oxidised or reduced at the electrode This Lesson Contains: Complete lesson powerpoint with teaching guidance in notes section, complete answers for all tasks, mini-whiteboard AFL assessment quizzes, animations to describe the movement of ions and the gain or loss of electrons in electrolysis A printable cheat sheet for students explaining definitions and which ion is attracted to which electrode (editable and PDF)

This lesson is designed for AQA GCSE Chemistry and introduces electrolysis as a way of extracting metals from ores/metal compounds. Lesson Objectives: Name the parts of the electrolysis practical Carry out a basic practical for the electrolysis of copper chloride Predict the products of the electrolysis of a molten salt Explain why we use electrolysis to extract metals This Lesson Contains: Lesson Powerpoint, including all answers and powerpoint notes to aid delivery and challenge tasks and mini-whiteboard AFL quiz Blank electrolysis diagram handout for printing (editable and PDF) Student worksheet/table (editable and PDF) Complete answers Practical risk assessment and instructions

This is a Year 7 lesson that covers plant cells, their components, their functions, how they differ to animal cells, and how to observe plant cells under a microscope. This Lesson Contains Lesson powerpoint with complete answers, plenary activity, interactive game for teaching rote learning of parts of the plant cell, challenge task, practical follow up questions Student worksheet and complete and incomplete versions with answers (PDF and editable versions) Practical instructions Practical risk assessment (PDF and editable word versions) Lesson Objectives Identify parts of a plant cell from a diagram Describe the function of each part of a plant cell Compare the similarities and difference between an animal and plant cell Use a microscope to view plant cells (pond weed)

A full lesson outlining the basic GCSE structure of the atom, the position and charges of the subatomic particles inside it. A part of the course which is sometimes difficult to teach in a fun and interactive/discovery based way, this lesson will help students to discover information and make connections themselves. Students will hopefully not only learn the charges and masses and positions of subatomic particles, but gain an appreciation of scale and relative mass, as well as understand some of the reasons behind the structure of the atom and the reason we draw it the way we do. This lesson includes: Powerpoint - including key notes, delivery tips, modelling ideas, interactive class activities and key hinge/get-them-thinking questions, tips on dealing with common misconceptions Multiple choice interactive plenary activity Full answers Lesson Objectives Describe what a subatomic particle is Describe the structure of an atom in terms of subatomic particles Give the positions, relative mass and charge of the three subatomic particles

A full lesson resource teaching students how to use the periodic table (mass number and atomic number) to count the numbers of subatomic particles in an atom. This lesson also covers the definition of “isotopes”. This lesson also dual codes this information with atomic diagrams and periodic table squares to cement student understanding of where these numbers come from, while also being a great support for EAL and SEN students. Great for “I do, we do, you do” activities and can be easily added to and extended if more examples and practice are needed by a given class. Lesson contains: Lesson powerpoint, including whole class whiteboard AFL activities, core hinge/thinking questions, full answers and notes to aid in lesson delievery and structure Student worksheet Exam style questions with mark scheme Lesson Objectives: Know what the numbers on the periodic table mean Use the periodic table to count the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom Predict atomic number and mass number from the numbers of subatomic particles Define the term “isotope” and identify examples of them