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Outstanding GCSE and A level chemistry resources

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Having taught GCSE and A level chemistry for 6 years and being an examiner I have developed a solid understanding of what makes a lesson outstanding and seek to share this with other teachers.

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Having taught GCSE and A level chemistry for 6 years and being an examiner I have developed a solid understanding of what makes a lesson outstanding and seek to share this with other teachers.
The rock cycle rock pictures and info
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The rock cycle rock pictures and info

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This is designed to be a laminated class set of photos and information on 12 rocks. On the reverse of each photo is a 'Did you know&' section which can be used to stimulate interest.
Bread making yeast respiration ppt
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Bread making yeast respiration ppt

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This ppt forms the basis of a lesson on respiration - containing data on how temperature affects yeast respiration. The photo can be used as an image prompt to get students thinking about what they need to make break. An older PowerPoint ppt format has been added.
Global warming activity
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Global warming activity

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This may be used in conjunction with my other resource on global warming. Pupils here are given 2 different theories and evaluate the evidence for and against.
Nitrogen cycle bacteria info sheet
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Nitrogen cycle bacteria info sheet

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This is an information sheet providing information on the bacteria involved in the nitrogen cycle. See my other resources for an exam tips handout that students can use as guidance.
Improving exam technique - writing questions tips
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Improving exam technique - writing questions tips

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This is a printout to be stuck in pupils books giving students guidance on how to write better exam questions and a model mark scheme. It works well when pupils are given a specification or list of learning objectives to use a guideline for what questions may be asked.
Nitrogen cycle bacteria information sheet
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Nitrogen cycle bacteria information sheet

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This is a series of information sheets on the 3 main species of bacteria involved in the nitrogen cycle plus an overview of the cycle itself. Pupils may highlight keywords/ phrases and use this information to create a 6 mark exam question and mark scheme that another pupil answers. 1 mark should be for quality of writing.
Making conclusions on global warming lesson
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Making conclusions on global warming lesson

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A 3 part lesson sequence on making better conclusions is suggested and a lesson provided for the 3rd lesson in the sequence - making your own conclusion on whether global warming is supported by evidence.
Invertebrate classification key
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Invertebrate classification key

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This is a worksheet that encourages students to make their own classification for invertebrates with the beginning of a classification tree provided at the bottom of the page.
Reliability and repeats lesson
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Reliability and repeats lesson

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A PowerPoint for a lesson on reliability and repeats. Includes engaging demo that uses 8 students. Plenary can use the Dragons Den theme tune. More able will present a good pitch.
Leaflet template
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Leaflet template

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This an A4 leaflet template. There are a variety of pages: blank, sheets with instructions and business (selling a business) and biology templates (what is evolution?). The PowerPoint can be modified and tailored to the lesson or projected to the class.
Science comprehension task - diabetes
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Science comprehension task - diabetes

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This is a detailed comprehension task that will push able students. The text on the discovery of insulin was taken from the Nobel Prize website. A brief glossary is provided. There are 4 levelled questions (Level 7 = A*).