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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.
Sodium chloride electrolysis OCR C2 higher set
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Sodium chloride electrolysis OCR C2 higher set

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This is a lesson on sodium chloride electrolysis designed for a triple set (top set) GCSE science group following the OCR Gateway science specification (C2H). The electrolysis is shown as a demo with students having previously carried out their own copper sulphate electrolysis practical. The lesson is designed to be fast paced with plenty of stretch and challenge as befits this set with students aiming for A* grades. Slides 5 (labelling) and 18 (extension activity) can be printed 6 slides per A4. Feedback to my TES inbox please.
Rates of reaction glossary GCSE AQA C2.4
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Rates of reaction glossary GCSE AQA C2.4

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This is a rates of reaction exam keywords glossary for GCSE that supports AQA additional science chemistry C2.4. Learning and applying keywords such as these has a positive impact on exam performance. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.
Achievement wall letters for display
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Achievement wall letters for display

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I have created an achievement wall that shows student work that has been peer assessed as well as marked by the teacher. Photos of my 2 displays are provided. These displays are changed relatively quickly once a half term or so. See my other resources for an activity that promotes peer and teacher assessment. These display letters are printed on A4 paper then cut and laminated. They are coloured according to levels - blue = 3, turqouise = 4, green = 5, orange = 6, red = 7, pink = high level 7 or 8. Please give feedback to my TES inbox.
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.
Homework handout - organ transplant - levelled
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Homework handout - organ transplant - levelled

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This is an adapted learning objectives slide that I created for a class as a printed homework slide (6 slides per page) on organ transplants. It is levelled in a similar though more concise way to Badger level assessed tasks. Feedback to rowan.savage@hotmail.com.
OCR B2 Gateway Biology revision using ICT
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OCR B2 Gateway Biology revision using ICT

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This is a worksheet that makes use of 2 websites to encourage pupils to bring together most of the main topics in OCR Gateway B2 core biology. Please e-mail feedback to rowan.savage@hotmail.com or to my TES inbox.
Exam intervention and analysis table adaptable
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Exam intervention and analysis table adaptable

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This is a resource that I created for my year 10 students to think critique their performance on each question of an end of topic test. This can be easily adapted to all types of test for KS4 and KS5 A level. The page setup is A4 so page 2 of the presentation can be printed and stuck into student books. Feedback to rowan.savage@hotmail.com
BRAVO Reward points chart RM
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BRAVO Reward points chart RM

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This is a BRAVO reward points chart. Students stick the second A4 slide in their books. BRAVO stands for Book presentation, Reaching out for extension work, Avoiding behaviour points, Verbal contribution and responsibility, Outstanding work. This can be incorporated as part of an established school reward and behaviour system. The class teacher may reward students every 20 points using a phone call home, postcard or any other strategy. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.
Acid rain video questions and answers with wordbank and challenge tasks
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Acid rain video questions and answers with wordbank and challenge tasks

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This a question sheet for students and an answer sheet for a YouTube video from The Fuse School on acid rain. The link to the video is in the worksheets. There is lots of differentiation for lower ability through the use of a wordbank and gap fill activities. Differentiation for higher ability is through use of chemical formulae, open questions and use of keywords such as 'enzyme' and 'combustion'. AFL is carried out by getting students to peer assess each others work and giving a total number of marks. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.
Parents evening student action points proforma
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Parents evening student action points proforma

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This is a proforma that I have designed for parents evenings that is designed to: 1. Keep conversations focused 2. Make sure that students have targets to improve 3. Allow for any action points to be made during the discussion with parents. I have found this to be a really useful document. Please leave a comment and rating if you find this document useful as well.
Metals C1.3 GCSE revision millionaire quiz
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Metals C1.3 GCSE revision millionaire quiz

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This is a Who wants to be a millionaire? quiz for the AQA C1.3 GCSE metals topic that will suit all exam boards. There are 'tip' boxes on the answer pages that elaborate on answers to develop student understanding. Questions include balancing equations, alloys and the reactivity series and so this is targeted for more able groups doing the higher exam paper. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.
Diffusion particle theory lesson - fun lesson using sound effects, spices practical
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Diffusion particle theory lesson - fun lesson using sound effects, spices practical

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This is a lesson on diffusion for younger students. The lesson begins with a literacy word unscramble activity that introduces keywords for the lesson. Students then carry out a practical where small amounts of 10 spices are placed around the classroom and they rate the smell from 1 to 10 weakest to strongest. Be careful as some spices contain traces of nuts - check for allergies at the start of the lesson. Discuss what makes a spice smell stronger using the word 'particle'. Answers may include that some particles are smaller or travel faster through the air. Higher ability groups may be introduced to the word 'vaporise' to explain why some substances have stronger smells. They then look at a large water trough (demo) that is filled with water and yellow food colouring. A drop of red food dye can be dropped into the tank to illustrate diffusion means. They then draw what is happening using coloured particle diagrams. You may play soundtracks from the film Finding Nemo or the song Who Let The Dogs Out. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.
Sound homework project for peer teaching
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Sound homework project for peer teaching

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This is a homework project with 2 optional extension tasks where students research what hearing is. This homework is set at least a week in advance and is used as the basis for a peer teaching lesson which is guided (facilitated) by the teacher. Students may produce a written textbook page or podcast.
Homeostasis 2 part lesson - B1 biology
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Homeostasis 2 part lesson - B1 biology

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This is a 2 part lesson sequence for B1 biology where in lesson 1 students research what diabetes and hypothermia are. They they then create a PowerPoint presentation to explain what homeostasis is and what causes these 2 diseases. In lesson 2 they complete their presentations plus present to the class. Presentations are assessed using a 10 point guide that assesses presentation skill and scientific understanding. Feedback to my TES inbox please.
Homework checker classbook labels
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Homework checker classbook labels

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This is a set of labels to printed as 6 slide handouts and stuck in student books either when homework is handed out or when it is handed in. It serves a similar purpose to the missing labels (see my other resources) in that it allows teachers to easily track missing homework and check which students regularly miss handing in homework. Feedback to my TES inbox please.
Learning objectives slide good for AFL in lesson
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Learning objectives slide good for AFL in lesson

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This is a LO slide that can be easily modified to all key stages and classes. A photographic example of a students work is provided. The first column of boxes is completed at the start of the lesson. The second column is completed half way through. The last column is completed at the end during a plenary that makes use of the LOs. Pupils write R,O,G in the boxes and show their red, orange or green colour cards. The cards can be left on the table during the lesson so the teacher can check understanding.
Metals C1.3 GCSE revision flashcards x16
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Metals C1.3 GCSE revision flashcards x16

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This is a set of 16 flashcards with questions and answers that are printed double sided. When printed this way the questions and answers align correctly. These have been designed for AQA C1.3 but would suit all exam boards. There are 8 challenging questions that will stretch the most able up to A grade. Please rate this resource and leave feedback.