A lesson/ series of lessons covering the steps used in the treatment of water (designed specifically to match AQA spec), including the required practical activity to desalinate water and test for the presence of sodium and chloride ions. The lesson features: - A learning mat following the powerpoint looking at the treatment of freshwater, seawater and wastewater (has missing key terms though could be adapted to provide more challenge) - Review past paper questions with animated answers on the powerpoint to assess student understanding of water treatment - Step-by-step instructions including a table of results to allow students to complete the RPA. - A sheet with success criteria and extension questions to assess student understanding of the RPA task - Review questions for the lesson

A lesson/ series of lessons looking at calculating the rate of a reaction, interpreting graphs showing the rate of a reaction, describing methods to measure the rate of a reaction and an introduction to collision theory. The lesson features: -Regular AfL opportunities using past paper questions - Graphs for pupils to discuss and interpret - Animated answers to questions, allowing pupils to self assess their work - A worksheet with questions designed to be used as prompts during demonstrations/ a class practical on methods used to measure the rate of a reaction - Past paper questions applying the concepts taught in the lesson content

Lesson looking at describing the greenhouse effect and explaining how this causes global warming. The lesson features: An exam-style question starter sheet on the formation of the atmosphere Group activity labelling a storyboard on the formation of the atmosphere Images to promote discussion on what the greenhouse effect is and how it is caused Hidden drawing on global warming Engaging video link looking at the effects of climate change Paired teaching cards on methane and carbon dioxide gases True/ false review Silent debate on issues surrounding climate change (instructions on powerpoint) Bags of content that would easily cover a double lesson!

A series of 6 simplistic revision mats designed for the Foundation Triple Chemistry specification. The revision mats contain: Key definitions with space for students to write in the key term Basic recall questions/ comprehension tasks followed by short answer questions to test understanding Summaries of the required practical activities and sample questions based on these RPA’s There is a revision mat for each topic (Topic 1 - atomic structure and the periodic table, Topic 2 - structures and bonding, Topic 3 - quantitative chemistry, Topic 4 - chemical changes and Topic 5 - energy changes) with an additional revision mat for electrolysis (Topic 4 - Chemical changes)

A lesson looking at factors affecting the rate of a reaction. The lesson features: - A recap 'starter' task containing basic questions to assess student understanding on measuring the rate of a reaction. The powerpoint contains animated answers for the task. - Information stations containing explanations for factors that can increase or decrease the rate of reaction and a student worksheet containing prompts for the information students should collect - Mini assessment 'true/ false' table and sentence constructor to review understanding on lesson content - Review questions with animated answers based on past paper questions

A double lesson/ series of lessons explaining how a cell works, considering the variables that affect the potential difference produced by a cell, the difference between rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, how hydrogen fuel cells work and the advantages/ disadvantages of using a fuel cell compared to batteries. The lesson features: A starter consisting of 10 basic recall questions from previous learning with animated answers (graphene, reactions of acids and metal carbonates, groups on the periodic table, diamond, covalent bonding diagrams, properties of small covalent molecules and energy transfer required practical) A slide introducing the idea of a cell in an engaging context by asking students to think about how they would make an LED light up using a lemon, coin and piece of copper. A series of slides explaining how chemical cells work and what a battery consists of A suggested practical with instructions, results table and conclusion questions investigating how the reactivity difference between metal electrodes affects the voltage made in a cell A host of short review questions with animated answers on the powerpoint to allow for assessment of pupil progress A link to an engaging video looking at hydrogen powered cars and questions for pupils to subsequently answer from the video An animated diagram explaining how a hydrogen fuel cell works, table detailing advantages/ disadvantages of hydrogen fuel cells and an evaluation question comparing rechargeable batteries to hydrogen fuel cells using a table of statements A worksheet containing exam-style questions. Answers are featured on the powerpoint to allow for assessment of pupil progress An A3 review sheet for the entire energy changes topic with questions/ diagrams for pupils to complete

A lesson describing what a reversible reaction is and explaining the term 'equilibrium'. The lesson is designed for foundation students and does not include 'Le Chatelier's principle'. The lesson features: - A past paper question starter based on a chemical reaction similar to the RPA tasks in the topic 6 unit. The task contains prompt questions designed to facilitate students answering questions based on unfamiliar scenarios - A demonstration reaction (ammonium chloride decomposing to produce ammonia and hydrogen chloride) with questions and animated answers on the powerpoint - A class practical (heating hydrated copper sulfate to produce anhydrous copper sulfate and water) with a results table containing animated answers to ensure that pupils understand observations seen in the practical task - Past paper questions based on the class practical and animated answers on the powerpoint - A mini true/ false statement table to allow for assessment of understanding

A lesson/ series of lessons recapping the process of electrolysis, understanding how to predict the products when molten ionic compounds are electrolysed and understanding how to apply the series of rules concerning the products of aqueous ionic solutions. The lesson features: A question grid based on previous learning from topic 4 (extraction of metals, reactivity series, acid reactions, electrolysis) Basic recap questions looking at the process of electrolysis and labelling an electrolysis cell -Step-by-step simplified recall practice looking at what is formed at the positive and negative electrodes for molten ionic compounds Summary slides that explain to students the rules for predicting the products of electrolysis at the positive and negative electrode if the ionic compound is dissolved in solution. This is accompanied by simplified recall practice looking at what is formed at the positive and negative electrodes so students gain confidence in applying the rules to any substance A recap of how ions are produced. Instructions for how to complete the required practical looking at the electrolysis of aqueous solutions, including a blank and completed results table for pupil self-assessment Past paper review questions

A double lesson/ series of lessons looking at the process of corrosion and methods to prevent corrosion, the structure of alloys and properties of specific alloys and the processes of phytomining and bioleaching Lesson features include: A starter consisting of basic recall questions from previous learning (treatment of freshwater, wastewater and the purification of seawater required practical) Slides introducing the idea of corrosion and factors affecting corrosion in an engaging context (questioning on whether a ship in the desert or a ship in shallow water would rust faster and why) A series of slides containing descriptions on methods preventing corrosion that could be used as a carousel/ envoy activity (painting, oiling, galvanising, sacrificial protection) A slide containing descriptions of alloys as detailed by the aqa exam board. This could be printed off and handed out as cards A host of short review questions for each learning objective (corrosion, alloys and the extraction of copper) A paired teaching activity on phytomining and bioleaching for students to complete. This comprises of cards with storyboards on detailing the processes A worksheet containing exam-style questions. Answers are featured on the powerpoint to allow for assessment of pupil progress

A lesson/ series of lessons introducing the concept of electrolysis and predicting the products when molten ionic compounds undergo electrolysis. The resource features: - A recap of how ions are produced. - Differentiated questions to explain the formation of ions - A recap of how to deduce the chemical formula of ionic compounds - A worksheet for students containing simplified descriptions of the components of an electrolysis cell and a table of ionic compounds requiring students to predict the products of electrolysis at the anode and cathode - Extension task for students to write half equations for the reactions at the electrodes (contains animated answers allowing self-assessment to take place) - Past paper review questions - A differentiated review plenary task with questions

A lesson designed around the AQA GCSE specification looking at how to calculate relative formula mass and how to balance symbol equations. The lesson would also be suitable for an able KS3 class. The powerpoint features a lot of step-by-step worked examples and plenty of opportunity for student practice with questions that progress from simple to more complex examples alongside animated answers. Lesson features include: A 10 question starter quiz based on previous AQA GCSE learning with animated answers (questions based on Topic 1 atomic structure content to assist with long term memory retrieval) Slides explaining to students how to work out the number of different elements and atoms a chemical formula contains, followed by an independent task requiring students put this teaching into practice for a range of different chemical formulae. Answers have been included in the powerpoint to allow for student assessment. Slides guiding pupils on how to work out the relative formula mass of a substance, incorporating 3 worked examples that contain step-by-step instructions with each stage of the calculation animated via a mouse click. An independent task requiring students to calculate the relative formula mass for a range of different chemical formulae. Answers have been included in the powerpoint to allow for student assessment. A slide explaining to students how to deduce an unknown element in a chemical formula when given the relative formula mass, alongside a step-by-step modelled example question and 3 additional practice questions for students to complete Slides providing a clear method for pupils to follow when balancing symbol equations. To help pupils master the skill of balancing equations the powerpoint contains 5 worked examples progressing in difficulty, with each stage of the calculation process animated via a mouse click. An independent differentiated task (based on ‘bronze, silver, gold’ medals) incorporating 24 balancing equations questions. Pupils can select which level of the task to work at dependent on their confidence with balancing equations

Two powerpoints and worksheets to guide pupils through the required practical experiments in Topic 6: Rates of reaction (magnesium and hydrochloric acid and sodium thiosulfate and hydrochloric acid). The lessons feature: - Starter activities to recap factors affecting the rate of a reaction and measuring the rate of a reaction - Animated powerpoints to help pupils develop a hypothesis for each investigation and identify variables - Instructions for each practical - Extension tasks incorporating past paper questions (with animated answers on the powerpoint) to allow pupils to apply their understanding from completion of the required practicals - Worksheets containing success criteria checklists to guide pupils through the required practical tasks.

A double lesson/ series of lessons looking at how crude oil is formed, fractional distillation of crude oil and how to draw/ interpret the formula of alkanes. The lesson features: - A simple statement ordering task to describe the formation of crude oil - A learning mat to describe the process of fractional distillation, label the fractionating tower and explain where fractions condense - A modelling task using string to apply understanding of the process of fractional distillation - Numerous review questions on fractional distillation and alkanes with animated answers included in the powerpoint - A past paper question worksheet with animated answers included in the powerpoint

A series of 5 simplistic revision mats designed for the Foundation Triple Chemistry specification. The revision mats contain: Key definitions with space for students to write in the matching terms Basic recall questions/ comprehension tasks followed by short answer questions to test understanding Summaries of the required practical activities and sample questions based on these RPA’s There is a revision mat for each topic (Topic 6 - rates of reaction, Topic 7 - organic chemistry, Topic 8 - chemical analysis, Topic 9 - chemistry of the atmosphere and Topic 10 - using resources)

Lesson explaining what a carbon footprint is and the problems caused by pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, carbon particulates and nitrogen oxides. Features a starter activity based on prior learning of the topic that settles pupils into their learning (formation of the atmosphere, greenhouse gases, deforestation and climate change), hidden drawing task, definition match for terms carbon capture, carbon neutral, carbon offset and carbon footprint, information stations for an independent learning activity, video link and exam-style review questions with model answers.

A revision mat for the new AQA GCSE covering the following tests: Flame tests Testing for cations using sodium hydroxide Testing for carbonates Testing for sulfates Testing for halides A useful, visual tool for students to revise from or complete during the practical