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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Please review the resources you buy in order for me to improve my teaching and my lessons
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 iGCSE 9-1
Section 2: Inorganic Chemistry
2 d Halogens
L1 Group 7
L2 Reactions
L3 Displacements prac
The folder contains PowerPoints, suggested practicals, answers to Powerpoint slides and practical request sheets for the technicians.
Total 3 lessons
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
Edexcel iGCSE 9-1
Part A - Section 1: Principles of chemistry
(e) Chemical formulae, naming and balanced symbol equations
Part B - Section2 : Inorganic chemistry
(f) Acids, alkalis and titrations
(g) Acids, bases and salt preparations (including parts of 1(a))
Part A: (1e)
L1 Recap naming + forming compounds
L2 Word and symbol equations
Part B: (1a, 2f+2g)
L1 Indicators
L2 Forming salts (maybe 2)
L3 Ionic equations (proton donor)
L3b pH + hydrogen ion
L4 Metal oxide + carbonate CORE PRACTICAL
L5 Titration
L6 Solubility + curves (maybe 2)
L7 Insoluble salts (maybe 3)
The folder contains PowerPoints, suggested practicals, answers to Powerpoint slides and practical request sheets for the technicians.
Total 10+ lessons
Edexcel iGCSE 9-1 States of matter topic
Section 1: Principles of chemistry
(a) States of matter
State of matter
Heating curve
Prediciting states
Diffusion
Dilution
The folder contains PowerPoints, suggested practicals, answers to Powerpoint slides and practical request sheets for the technicians.
Total 4 lessons
Complete section
L1 Energy stores and in action
L2 Energy is conserved, efficiency and working out efficiency (with extra work on sankey diagrams for higher achievers)
Free booklet found in my shop - it cannot be added here due to licence (AQA KS3 booklets)
Complete lesson package
L1 Magnetic objects
L2 Magnetic fields
L3 Making a magnet
L4 Electromagnets
L5 Electromagnets PRACTICAL
Free booklet found in my shop - it cannot be added here due to licence (AQA KS3 booklets)
Complete lesson package
FORCES
L1 Forces recap from Year 7
L2 Balanced and unbalanced forces
L3 Resultant forces and streamlining/drag
L4 practical in the booklet
L5 Speed
L6 Practical in the booklet
GRAVITY
L1 Gravity in space
PRESSURE
L1 Pressure
L2 PRACTICAL
L3 Taking the plunge
L4 Pressure in the air /Air pressure
Free booklet found in my shop - it cannot be added here due to licence (AQA KS3 booklets)
Enjoy
COmplete questions, answers, worksheets, homeworks and practical
L1 Heat vs Temp, L2 practical , L3 Insulators and conductors, L3b Practical L4 Convection, L5 radiation, L6 Changing state
Free booklet found in my shop - it cannot be added here due to licence (AQA KS3 booklets)
Good overview for a Year 8 group
AQA A2 Level 3.2.5 Transition metals and 3.2.6 Reactions of ions in aqueous solution COMPLETE LESSON PACKAGE plus practicals and required practicals
Using the specification and books
No exam questions are included due to copy right
Including:
Homework booklets
Assessment sheets
Interactive powerpoints (rarely seen in A-level)
You will need a membership to Chemsheets - doesn’t have to be used with chemsheets
RSC STARTER FOR 10 CAN BE FOUND ON RSC WEBSITE
Very detailed- will not suit everyone (hidden slides are extras depending on ability of class)
3.2.5 Transition metals
3.2.6 Reactions of ions in aqueous solution
3.2.5.1 General properties of the transition metals – LESSON 1 and LESSON 2 crossover (see each ppt for allocation)
3.2.5.3 Shapes of complex ions (done before subsitution reactions – starts in lesson 2)
3.2.5.2 Substitution reactions (covered all in lesson 3a)
3.2.5.4 Formation of coloured ions
3.2.5.5 Variable oxidation states
3.2.5.6 Catalysts
3.2.6 Reactions of ions in aqueous solution
Lesson 1: General properties of TM
To write the electron structure of first row transition metals and their ions and describe what a transition metal is in terms of electron structure
That these characteristics include complex formation of coloured ions, variable oxidation state and catalytic activity
Lesson 2: TM complexes and ligands
To define the terms ligand, complex, co-ordinate bond and co-ordination number
Explain the difference between and give examples of monodentatate, bidentate and multidentate ligands.
To identify the oxidation state of the metal and understand the term co-ordination number
To know about oxygen transfer by haemoglobin
Lesson 3: Shapes of TM complexes
To give examples of and sketch the shapes of octahedral, tetrahedral, square planar and linear complexes
To understand how to name complexes
To know how some complexes can show cis-trans (E–Z) or optical isomerism
To know the complexes in cisplatin and Tollen’s reagent.
Lesson 3c: Ligands subsitution
To understand ligand exchange and explain why there may be a change in co-ordination number
To describe and explain the chelate effect in terms of entropy and enthalpy
To complete a series of exam questions to consolidate
To complete a series of practical sessions to consolidate (see prac. requirements ->)
Lesson 3d Practical - Ligand displacement series
Lesson 4 + 5: Coloured ions
To describe factors that affect the colour of TM ions
To explain why TM complexes are coloured
To describe how colorimetry can be used to find the concentration of coloured ions in solution
Lessons 5b: Practical - Determining the formula of a complex ion
Lesson 6: Variable os
Lesson 6b: Practicals
Lesson 7: Redox titrations
Lesson 7b Practical
Lesson 8: Practical
Lesson 9: Catalysts
Lesson 9b: Practical
Lesson 9bi: Practical
Lesson 10, 11, 12: Reactions of ions in aqueous solution
Lesson 13: REQUIRED PRACTICAL 11
Homework booklets
4.10.4 The Haber process and the use of NPK fertilisers (chemistry
only)
4.10.4.1 The Haber process
4.10.4.2 Production and uses of NPK fertilisers
Content split over 7 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
L1 + 2 Dynamic equilibrium
Objectives:
To complete a practical exercise
To explain what is meant by the term dynamic equilibrium
To consolidate learning with questions
LEsson 3, 4 + 5: Le Chatelier
Objectives:
To recall how the position of a dynamic equilibrium is changed
To understand Le Chatelier’s Principle (H)
To predict how the position of the equilibrium is affected by changes in temperature, pressure and concentration (H)
To understand how the time taken to reach equilibrium is affected by changes in the conditions (H)
Lesson 6: Haber Process
Objectives:
To recall the conditions for the Haber process
To explain how the conditions are chosen for industrial chemical reactions (H)
To explain the reaction pathways chosen from industrial processes (H)
Lesson 7: Fertilisers
Objectives:
To recall 3 essential elements for plant growth
To be understand how to name several fertilisers made from different acid and alkali compounds
To describe and compare the laboratory preparation and the industrial production of ammonium sulfate
Unit 10 Using resources
4.10.3 Using materials (chemistry only)
4.10.3.1 Corrosion and its prevention
4.10.3.2 Alloys as useful materials
**4.10.3.3 Ceramics, polymers and composites NOT INCLUDED
**
Content split over 2 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 Rusting
Objectives:
To explain how experimental results can be used to show the conditions necessary for rusting
To explain in detail how to prevent iron from rusting
To consolidate using questions
Lesson 2: Alloys
Objectives:
To be able to explain why alloys are harder than pure metals
To give examples of different alloys and their uses
To consolidate using questions
4.9 Chemistry of the atmosphere
4.9.1 The composition and evolution of the Earth’s atmosphere
4.9.1.1 The proportions of different gases in the atmosphere
4.9.1.2 The Earth’s early atmosphere
4.9.1.3 How oxygen increased
4.9.1.4 How carbon dioxide decreased
4.9.2 Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
4.9.2.1 Greenhouse gases
4.9.2.2 Human activities which contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases in the
atmosphere
4.9.2.3 Global climate change
4.9.2.4 The carbon footprint and its reduction
4.9.3 Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources
4.9.3.1 Atmospheric pollutants from fuels
4.9.3.2 Properties and effects of atmospheric pollutants
Lesson 1: Early atmosphere
Objectives:
To interpret the evidence available for the composition of the Earth’s early atmosphere
To be able to describe the Earths’ early atmosphere
To explain how oceans formed
Lesson 2: Changing atmosphere
Objectives:
To explain how the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was decreased
To be able to how life evolved
To consolidate with questions
Lesson 3: Today’s atmosphere
Objectives:
To know the compositions of the gases in the atmosphere
To complete practical’s to investigate this
To consolidate with questions
Lesson 4: Greenhouse gases
Objectives:
To know the names of the greenhouse gases
To be able to describe how the greenhouse effect is caused
To consolidate with questions
Lesson 5: Enhanced greenhouse effect
Objectives:
To understand the enhanced greenhouse effect
To be able to interpret graphs that show climate change
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 6: CLimate change
Objectives:
To understand what human activities may influence the climate
To be able to explain the problems that climate change may cause
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 7: Carbon footprint
Objectives:
To understand the term carbon footprint
To explain how to reduce the personal carbon footprint
To explain how the government intend to reduce the carbon footprint
Lesson 8: Combustion
Objectives:
To explain what happens during complete combustion of a hydrocarbon
To explain what happens during incomplete combustion of a hydrocarbon
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 9 + 10: Combustion practicals
Objectives:
To watch a series of demonstrations
To answer questions based on the practicals
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 11: Pollutants
Objectives:
To explain why hydrocarbon fuels release sulfur dioxide when they are used
To describe the problems caused by acid rain
To be able to explain why oxides of nitrogen are produced by engines