After a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and some time in industry; I finally found my calling as a secondary school teacher in Chemistry.
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After a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and some time in industry; I finally found my calling as a secondary school teacher in Chemistry.
Enjoy!
Please review the resources you buy in order for me to improve my teaching and my lessons
Edexcel CC8 Acid and Alkalis for the new 9-1 GCSE
TOPIC 3 Chemical changes PAPER 1- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
REVISION MATS - Part 1, 2 and HIGHER STRETCH Part 3
PLEASE NOTE - THESE MATS ARE MEANT TO BE PHOTOCOPIED AND LAMINATED FOR STUDENTS TO WORK ON PAPER (DUE TO LIMITED PHOTOCOPYING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT CURRENTLY); THEY CAN BE ADAPTED SO STUDENTS CAN WRITE ON THEM BUT THAT IS ENTIRELY YOUR CHOICE
USED FOR REVISION OF Acids and Alkali topics
Main topics include:
- Acid
- Alkali
-Soluble salts
- Insoluble salts
- Balancing equations
- Naming salts
- ionic equations
- Weak and strong acids
- concentrated and dilute acids
- titration
- filtration
- Evaporations
- precipitation reactions
- CORE PRACTICALS
Edexcel CC10 Electrolytic processes for the new 9-1 GCSE
REVISION MATS - Part 1 and HIGHER STRETCH Part 2
USED FOR REVISION OF Electrolysis topics
Main topics include:
-Electroysis
- Electrolytic cell
- Set up and method
- Explain method
- Core practical - copper with inert and copper electrodes
- 1/2 equations
- Predicting products for molten and aqueous solutions
- Exam Questions
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CAN BE USED FOR ABOUT 3 LESSONS
Edexcel CC9 PART 1-3 Calculations involving masses for the new 9-1 GCSE
3-4 lessons depending on how good student are at the calculations
Mainly covering:
TOPIC 1 KEY CONCEPTS OF CHEMISTRY PAPER 1 and PAPER 2- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
A mock exam will be give after this batch of lessons - something different when you start revision
MOCK EXAM FOR FREE
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-9-1-combined-foundation-chemistry-calculations-mini-mock-topic-1-key-concepts-11832472
Powerpoint with over 50 slides including worked examples, questions for the students to complete and then the answers of the questions.
Some calculations include more than one method, to help stretch the brightest and support the lowest ability students in the FOUNDATION PAPERS.
There is a summary slide for each paper (Paper 1 and Paper 2) and a calculations summary slide to show all the equations that students will need to know.
QUESTIONS ATTACHED TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY OR AT THEIR OWN PACE (THEY ARE THE SAME QUESTIONS AS IN THE POWERPOINT - SO ALL ANSWERS ARE IN THE POWERPOINT)
Can set as homework or use in a revision lesson.
Calculations include:
Rf Value
Relative Formula Mass
Empirical from molecular
Molecular Formula from Empirical Formula and Mr
Empirical Formula from Reacting masses and % composition
Conservation of Mass
Reacting masses (without moles)
Concentration (g/dm3)
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TOPIC 7 Rates of reaction PAPER 2- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
CC14 Rates of reaction
Edexcel 9-1 CC14 Revision MAT / SHEET for Rates of Reaction
TOPIC 7 Rate of reaction and energy changes PAPER 12 - NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
PLEASE NOTE - THESE MATS ARE MEANT TO BE PHOTOCOPIED AND LAMINATED FOR STUDENTS TO WORK ON PAPER (DUE TO LIMITED PHOTOCOPYING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT CURRENTLY); THEY CAN BE ADAPTED SO STUDENTS CAN WRITE ON THEM BUT THAT IS ENTIRELY YOUR CHOICE
8 mats in total
REVISION MATs - PART 1 to 8
ALL ANSWERS PROVIDED
Part 1: Rates of reactions
Part 2: Collision Theory
Part 3: Concentration
Parts 4: Surface Area CORE PRACTICAL
Part 5: Temperature CORE PRACTICAL
Part 6: Catalysts
Part 7: Graphs
Part 8: Ideal answers for exam questions - nothing to fill in just crib sheets
USED FOR REVISION OF Rates of Reactions
Main topics include:
Rates of reaction
Activation Energy
Collision Theory
Concentration
Temperature
Core practicals
Surface Area
Catalysts
Graphs
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TOTAL OF 6 LESSONS
SET TO Middle to low ABILITY but could be adapted to low (which is what I intend to do with one of my classes)
L2.24 Temperature changes (endothermic and exothermic reactions)
L2.25 Temperature changes 2 (bond breaking and making)
L2.26 Rate of reaction - concentration and pressure
L2.27 Rate of reaction - temperature
L2.28 Rate of reaction - Surface area and reaction rate
L2.29 Rate of reaction - Catalysts
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
iPAD activities
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TOTAL OF 6 LESSONS
FOR A SET OF MORE COMPACT LESSONS (3 TOTAL) SEE https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-old-c1-chemistry-in-our-world-topic-4-metals-1-16-1-21-foundation-compact-lessons-11528542
SET TO MIDDLE ABILITY - it can be adapted to lower ability which i intend to do with one of my year 11 classes (FOUNDATION LEVEL)
L1.16 Ores
L1.17 Metal extraction
L1.18 Oxidation and Reduction
L1.19 Recycling metals
L1.20 Properties of metals
L1.21 Alloys
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Several iPAD activities
Main topics include:
- Metals
- Alloys
- Properties
- Ores
- Extraction
- Practicals
- Oxidation and reduction
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TOTAL OF 6 LESSONS
SET TO High ability ABILITY but also includes lower level content and higher content is highlighted in bold
L2 30 Relative masses (RFM, RAM, Ar, Mr)
L2.31 Empirical formula (with additional practical) - STEP BY STEP guide
L2.32a Percentage composition
L2.23b Reacting mass calculations
L2.32 and 2.33 BOTH as a single powerpoint for HIGHER groups
L2.23 + L2.34 Yields (manufacture, waste product) - calculating yields
Past paper questions (paper and year so that they can be found with ease - not contained due to copyright)
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
iPAD activities
Dynamic slides
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Edexcel iGCSE 9-1
Section 1: Principles of Chemistry
(e) Chemical formulae, equations and calculations
L1 Ar and Mr
L1b Percentage by mass
L2 Moles
L3 Molecular and empirical formula
L4 Experimental
L5 % yield and reacting masses (including limiting reagents)
L6 Gas volumes
L7 Concentrations
The folder contains PowerPoints, suggested practicals, answers to Powerpoint slides and practical request sheets for the technicians.
I use Chemsheets for the question sheets (they cannot be included here due to copyright)
Total 8 lessons
AQA AS Level Unit 3 Section 4 Organic analysis: Infrared, High resolution mass spec, Required prac 6- test tube reactions
3.3.6 Organic analysis 3.3.6.1 Identification of functional groups by test-tube reactions
LESSON 1: Required practical 6:
Objectives:
To understand how to test for different functional groups
To carry out test-tube reactions to distinguish between alcohols, aldehydes, alkenes and carboxylic acids
To interpret observations from these reactions and write equations for these reactions
3.3.6 Organic analysis 3.3.6.2 Mass spectrometry
LESSON 2: HRMS
Objectives:
To know what a molecular ion is
To know what a molecular ion shows
To explain what a high resolution mass spectrum can show
3.3.6 Organic analysis 3.3.6.4 Infrared spectroscopy
LESSON 3: Infra-red mass spec
Objectives:
To understand how an intra-red spectrometer works
To identify functional groups from intra-red spectra and what the fingerprint region and where it is found
To understand the link between absorption of infrared radiation by bond in CO2, methane and water vapour and global warming
PLENARY GAME
Homework booklet with answers
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AQA GCSE 9-1 CHEMISTRY UNIT 3.3 Yield + atom economy + percentage yield, molar gas, conc TRIPLE
4.3.3 Yield and atom economy of chemical reactions (chemistry only)
4.3.3.1 Percentage yield
4.3.3.2 Atom economy
4.3.4 Using concentrations of solutions in mol/dm3 (chemistry only)
(HT only)
4.3.5 Use of amount of substance in relation to volumes of gases
(chemistry only) (HT only)
For combined HIGHER lessons - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-9-1-chemistry-unit-3-2-amount-of-substance-higher-moles-limiting-reagent-12167323
For combined lessons - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-9-1-chemistry-unit-3-1-chemical-measurements-conservation-of-mass-equations-no-moles-12167318
Content split over 6 lessons (lessons in our school are 40 minutes so can condense material for longer lessons if required)
All exam questions have been removed for copyright purposes
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Homework
Homework can also be used as extension sheets in lessons - or for higher ability students
Lesson 1: Percentage yield
To understand the difference between the actual yield and the theoretical yield
To be able to calculate the percentage yield of a reaction from the actual yield and the theoretical yield
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 2: Atom economy
To recall the atom economy of a reaction
To make Magnesium sulphate in 3 different ways then work out which is the best (most economical!)
To explain why a particular reaction pathway is chosen to produce a particular product, given data (H)
Lesson 3 & 4: Concentration
STARTER: To recap how to interconvert between cm3 and dm3 and to work out the concentration equation
To recap how to calculate concentrations in g dm-3 (H)
To be able to calculate concentrations in mol dm-3 (H)
To understand how to interconvert between mol dm-3 and g dm-3 (H)
Lesson5 & 6: Molar volume of gas
To know how to define molar volume of gases at room temperature and pressure
To be able to use the molar volume in calculations involving the masses of solids and volumes of gases
To understand how to use Avogadro’s law to calculate volumes of gases involved in gaseous reactions.
AQA GCSE 9-1 CHEMISTRY UNIT 2.2 & 2.3 Properties ionic, covalent, polymers, states, carbon, alloys
4.2.2 How bonding and structure are related to the properties of
substances
4.2.2.1 The three states of matter
4.2.2.2 State symbols
4.2.2.3 Properties of ionic compounds
4.2.2.4 Properties of small molecules
4.2.2.5 Polymers
4.2.2.6 Giant covalent structures
4.2.2.7 Properties of metals and alloys
4.2.2.8 Metals as conductors
4.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
4.2.3.1 Diamond
4.2.3.2 Graphite
4.2.3.3 Graphene and fullerenes
Content split over 10 lessons (lessons in our school are 40 minutes so can condense material for longer lessons if required)
Links well with:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-9-1-chemistry-unit-2-1-chemical-bonds-ionic-covalent-and-metallic-12167297
for the bonding basics
All exam questions have been removed for copyright purposes
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Homework
Homework can also be used as extension sheets in lessons - or for higher ability students
Lesson 1: States of matter
To know the interconversions between the three states of matter
To be able to draw and label the heating curve for water
To be able to predict the physical state of a substance under specified conditions, given suitable data
Lesson 2: Properties of ionic compounds (over 2)
To recap what an ionic lattice is
To predict the properties of ionic compounds
To be able to explain the properties of ionic compounds
Lesson 3: Properties of small molecules (covalent)
To know how covalent bonds are held together
To be able to explain the properties of typical covalent compounds
To be able to describe the properties of different compounds
Lesson 4: Polymer basics (no triple)
To know the terms polymer, monomer and polymerisation
To understand that simple polymers consist of large molecules containing chains of carbon atoms
To consolidate learning
Lesson 5 & 6 Allotropes of carbon 1
To know the structures of diamond, graphite, buckminster fullerene and graphene
To complete a practical
Lesson 7 & 8 Allotropes of carbon 1
To be able to explain some of their uses and describe their properties
To understand and explain the properties in terms of their structures
To consolidate learning
Lesson 9: Alloys and metallic properties
To understand how to explain the properties of a metal in terms of its bonding and structure
To be able to explain why alloys are harder than pure metals
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 10: Metal basics
To know the physical properties of metals and non-metals
To be able to explain how the particles are arranged in metals
To consolidate learning
Complete lessons, booklet, student booklet, answers, homeworks, worksheets, practicals
L1 & 2 Metals and water, L3-6 Metals and acid, L7 Metals and oxygen, L8 & 9 Displacement, L10 Extraction, L11 Quck quiz
Free booklet found in my shop - it cannot be added here due to licence (AQA KS3 booklets)
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12 Lessons for remote learning for Covid-19/CORONAVIRUS time at home
THere are answers, step by step instructions on each powerpoint, test and even a practical along with submission requests from students.
The lessons are different and interesting and will definitely engage the students at this challenging time for all of us.
Package includes
Instructions for teachers (telling the teachers how to organise the work)
Lesson 1: s, l G
Lesson 2: Soluble and insoluble
Lesson 3: Dissolving
Lesson 4: Solution and mass
Lesson 5: Evaporation
Lesson 6: Filtering and evaporation
Lesson 7 + 8: distillation
Lesson 9: Chromatography
Lesson 10 : Worksheets
Lesson 11: Mini quiz + answers and revision lesson
Lesson 12: Test (submission*)
4.5 Energy changes
4.5.1 Exothermic and endothermic reactions
4.5.1.1 Energy transfer during exothermic and endothermic reactions
Required practical 4: investigate the variables that affect temperature changes in reacting solutions such as, eg acid plus metals, acid plus carbonates, neutralisations, displacement of
metals.
4.5.1.2 Reaction profiles
4.5.1.3 The energy change of reactions (HT only)
Content split over 11 lessons -but more including practical lessons (lessons in our school are 40 minutes so can condense material for longer lessons if required)
All exam questions have been removed for copyright purposes
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Lesson 1: Endothermic and exothermic
To recall the definitions of endothermic and exothermic reactions
To list several endothermic and exothermic reactions
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 2: PRACTICALS
PRACTICAL 1132 - Reaction between zinc (I want magnesium) and copper sulphate solution
PRACTICAL 1134 - Investigating the reaction between calcium oxide (I want ammonium nitrate and water) and water
To be able to recognise an endothermic and exothermic reaction from practical data
To consolidate learning with questions
To complete a 6 mark exam question
Lesson 3 and 4: REQUIRED PRACTICAL
To plan an experiment
To complete a practical based on your plan
To evaluate the practical completed
Lesson 5: MEXICAN BEN (HT)
To complete a 10 question recall
To be able to describe these reactions in terms of bond breaking and making (HT)
To be able to explain the overall heat energy change for a reaction (HT)
Lesson 6: Reaction profiles
To recall the terms activation energy
To be able to draw and interpret simple graphical representations of energy changes occurring in chemical reactions
Consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 7: Energy profile
To complete a 10 question check up
To understand energy changes
To be able to calculate the energy change in a reaction given the energies of bonds (in kJmol-1) (H)
4.8.3 Identification of ions by chemical and spectroscopic means
(chemistry only)
4.8.3.1 Flame tests
4.8.3.2 Metal hydroxides
4.8.3.3 Carbonates
4.8.3.4 Halides
4.8.3.5 Sulfates
Required practical 7: use of chemical tests to identify the ions in unknown single ionic compounds covering the ions from sections Flame tests to Sulfates
4.8.3.6 Instrumental methods
4.8.3.7 Flame emission spectroscopy
Content split over 5 lessons -but more including practical lessons (lessons in our school are 40 minutes so can condense material for longer lessons if required)
All exam questions have been removed for copyright purposes
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Lesson 1: Flame tests
Objectives:
To carry out flame tests
To describe flame tests to identify ions in solids
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 2 + 3: Test for metal ions
Objectives:
To recall precipitation reactions (Practical)
To explain how metal ions are identified using sodium hydroxide solution
To be able to write ionic half equations for the formation of metal hydroxides (H)
Lesson 4:Testing for non-metal ions
Objectives:
To explain how carbonate ions and sulfate ions are detected
To explain how halide ions are detected
To consolidate with exam style questions
Lesson 5: Instrumental analysis
To describe that instrumental methods of analysis
To evaluate data from a flame photometer
To consolidate with exam style questions
AQA Edexcel 10 question tests: acids, ions, electrolysis, organic, fuels, polymers, atoms, electron
Over 200 questions
10 question tests for the following topics:
states of matter
mixtures
acid/metal/reactivity
history of the atom
protons, electrons and neutrons
Periodic table
Groups general/group 1
ions
group 7
acids
early earth and atmosphere
fuels
compounds/elements
alkenes
electrolysis
calculations
life cycle assessment
reversible reactions
alkenes/alkanes/alcohols
polymers
I use them on entering or leaving the room (plenary and starter activities) and for overnight revision on a topic
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TOPIC 1 KEY CONCEPTS OF CHEMISTRY PAPER 1 and PAPER 2- NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
OLD VERSION
Edexcel CC5 Ionic bonding for the new 9-1 GCSE
Edexcel CC6 Covalent bonding for the new 9-1 GCSE
Edexcel CC7 Types of substance for the new 9-1 GCSE
Learning objectives:
LESSON 1
To know the term ‘bond’
To be able to describe how ions can form either anions and cations
To explain how an ionic bonds are formed between atoms
To be able to calculate the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in simple ions
LESSON 2:
To know what an ionic lattice is
To be able to explain the use of endings –ide and –ate in the names of compounds
To understand how to deduce the formulae of ionic compounds given the ions
LESSON 3:
To know what particles and forces are present in ionic compounds
To be able to explain why ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points
To understand why ionic compounds conduct electricity when they are liquids but not when they are solid
LESSON 4:
To know how covalent bonds are formed
To be able to explain how a covalent bond is formed using dot and cross diagrams
To understand how to work out molecular formulae
LESSON5:
To know how covalent bonds are held together
To be able to explain the properties of typical covalent compounds
To understand that simple polymers consist of large molecules containing chains of carbon atoms
LESSON 6:
To know the structures of diamond, graphite, buckminster fullerene and graphine
To be able to explain some of their uses and describe their properties
To understand and explain the properties in terms of their structures
LESSON 7:
To know the physical properties of metals and non-metals
To be able to explain how the particles are arranged in metals
To understand how to explain the properties of a metal in term of its bonding and structure
LESSON 8:
To know the what different types of structure and bonding models are used to describe substances
To be able to describe how these models result in different physical properties
To explain the limitations of these models
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Main topics include:
See individual uploads
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KS3 Unit 8H Chemistry - Weathering and The Rock Cycle
Aimed for High-Middle ability Year 8 but can be adapted for low/middle ability if required (Higher and lower slides)
Further to this the lessons can also be split into two for each section - but due to time constraints and a very high ability class I was able to get through it all in 7 lessons rather than 8 lessons
Lesson 8Ha: Rocks and their uses
Lesson 1- Rocks and identifying rocks (Earthquakes and volcanoes)
Lesson 8Hb: Igneous and metamorphic
Lesson 2 - Earth (The Earth and how volcanoes are formed)
Lesson 3 - Igneous and Metamorphic (intrustive and extrusive, crystal size experiment)
Lesson 8Hc: Weathering and erosion
Lesson 4 - Weathering- chemical (acid rain, chemicals, statues)
Lesson 5 - Weathering and erosion - the difference (physical, biological and chemical, erosion and transportation)
Lesson 8Hd: Sedimentary rocks
Lesson 6 - Sedimentary rocks (Sedimentary rocks and how they are formed) - consolidating the three types of rock
Lesson 7 - The Rock Cycle (The rock cycle)
7 lessons including practicals
(can be split to 8 if required)
Targeted towards specification
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
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Edexcel 9-1 TOPIC 9 Sc23 Alcohols and carboxylic acids SEPARATE or TRIPLE PAPER 2
Edexcel CC23a Ethanol production (Fermentation) for the new 9-1 GCSE
Edexcel CC23b Alcohols for the new 9-1 GCSE
Edexcel CC23c Carboxylic acids for the new 9-1 GCSE
TOPIC 9 SEPARATE SCIENCE PAPER 2 - NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017
Learning objectives: LESSON 1
Objectives: ALL HIGHER CONTENT ONLY
To recall the functional group specific to alcohols
To be able to draw and predict the the structures of several alcohols
To consolidate with questions
Learning objectives: LESSON 2 CORE PRACTICAL
Objectives: ALL HIGHER CONTENT ONLY
To recall combustion of fuels
To investigate the temperature rise produced in a known mass of water by the combustion of a series of alcohols
To consolidate with questions
Learning objectives: LESSON 3
Objectives: ALL HIGHER CONTENT ONLY
To recall the functional group specific to carboxylic acids
To be able to draw and predict the structures of several carboxylic acids
To understand how carboxylic acids are formed
LESSON 4
To understand how ethanol is produced by fermentation
To understand how we can make alcohol solutions more concentrated
To consolidate with questions
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
No exam questions due to copy write
Main topics include:
-Name, formulae and structures of the 4 smallest alcohols
-functional group identification
-chemical properties of alcohols
-how are alcoholic drinks produced PRACTICAL
- what chemical reaction occurs during fermentation
- how can we make an alcoholic solution more concentrated
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