A lesson to describe the Earth's early atmosphere and present day atmosphere together with explanations for changes in the composition of the atmosphere. The lesson includes: A card sort to accompany a video looking at developments in the Earth's atmosphere A storyboard task with descriptions A cartoon strip learning mat activity that students can annotate individually/ work in groups to explain changes in Earth's atmosphere Past paper questions with answers animated into the powerpoint

A lesson/series of lessons covering the following learning outcomes: - The difference between pure and potable water - How freshwater, seawater and waste water are treated - Distillation required practical (including how to test for the presence of salt in seawater before and after distillation) The resource features a worksheet summarising different water treatment methods for pupils to complete, a true/ false review, exam questions with animated answers and an RPA task sheet with success criteria and application 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

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 lesson and resources covering the chromatography required practical task for AQA. Lesson includes instructions for the practical, an introduction to chromatography with a worksheet to label a chromatogram and assess understanding of the technique and practice on interpreting chromatograms. The powerpoint includes an image of a chromatogram that could be printed off for students to interpret. There is also an evaluation question of two chromatography experiments to identify common problems with the chromatography set-up.

A lesson on the AQA required practical carrying out tests to identify cations and anions in substances and instrumental analysis methods Included in the resource is: A starter question on chromatography with mark scheme incorporated into the powerpoint for review Instructions to carry out the required practical (flame tests, testing using sodium hydroxide, testing for carbonates, sulfates and halides) Review tasks requiring pupils to identify ions in substances and describe tests for anions and cations A question booklet on the lesson with mark scheme incorporated into the powerpoint for review and challenging extension question A revision mindmap for pupils to complete on testing for ions Whiteboard plenary Flash card homework task. Bags of content, will cover a double lesson!

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 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 describing the properties of graphene and uses of nanoparticles. The lesson features: -Questions linked to commonly asked past paper questions with animated answers to assess student understanding -Two links to engaging videos describing the uses of graphene and explanation of what a nanoparticle is -Possible modelling task using different types of chocolate to come up with a definition for the term 'allotrope' -Extension task comparing graphene to the structure and properties of diamond and graphite

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 double lesson/ series of lessons looking at the difference between complete combustion and incomplete combustion and the process of catalytic cracking. The lesson features: - A starter question grid based on previous learning (fractional distillation and creation of crude oil) with animated answers for student self-assessment - Slides describing the difference between incomplete and complete combustion followed by questions to be used with a demonstration (testing for the products of complete combustion) - Practice on balancing complete combustion equations (with correct balanced symbol equation answers given) - Explanation of the process of cracking with numerous past paper questions built into the powerpoint containing animated answers for assessment of progress - Past paper questions based on lesson content with animated answers

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 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 looking at the properties and uses of ceramics, composites and polymers. The lesson also recaps content from topic 2 and topic 7, covering the structure and bonding in polymers and the process of polymerisation (including how to draw repeating units for polymers) Lesson features include: A series of basic recall questions from previous learning (water treatment, the purification of water required practical, rusting, methods to prevent corrosion, alloys and alternative methods of copper extraction) A fun introduction to the concept of a composite using a video A slide containing small information cards on the properties and composition of four different composites with a table to fill in (this could be used as an envoy activity/ group activity) Information on glass and clay ceramics Slides introducing the concept of a polymer and how polymerisation occurs Worked examples of how to draw repeating units with exam-style practice questions for students to attempt A paired teaching activity on thermosetting and thermosoftening polymers for students to complete. This is then followed by a independent learning task on the two types of polymer with success criteria provided An exam-style extension question comparing the structure and properties of thermosetting and thermosoftening polymers with animated mark scheme Review questions where students apply their understanding of the properties of materials to justify the selection of a material for a scenario

A double lesson/ series of lessons looking at the structure of carboxylic acids, reactions of carboxylic acids and the formation of polymers by addition and condensation polymerisation. The lesson also recaps content from topic 2 and topic 10, covering the difference between thermosetting and thermosoftening polymers and the issues surrounding the disposal of polymers. Lesson features include: - A question grid with basic recall questions from previous learning (fractional distillation, cracking, combustion, alkenes, alkanes and alcohols) complete with answers - Recap on homologous series - Slides describing the structure and reactions of carboxylic acids with a printable table for students to complete together with review questions - Slides describing the formation of a polymer with an activity requiring students to draw the repeating unit from polymer chains and monomers - A host of short review questions on polymerisation with animated answers on the powerpoint - A paired teaching activity on thermosetting and thermosoftening polymers for students to complete. This is then followed by a independent learning task on the two types of polymer with success criteria provided - A worksheet containing past paper questions. Answers are featured on the powerpoint to allow for assessment of pupil progress

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 double lesson/ series of lessons looking at drawing the structure of alkenes and alcohols, describing reactions of alkenes and the process of fermentation to produce ethanol. The lesson includes: - A 'find someone who' starter grid looking at previous learning (fractional distillation, combustion and cracking) - Information slides with prompt questions to facilitate students linking the lesson content to prior knowledge/ understanding - A task to compare the structure of alkanes and alkenes with prompt questions - Two demonstrations/ practicals with animated questions and answers on the powerpoint - A true/ false question grid to assess understanding of lesson content - Review questions to assess achievement of each learning objective - A past paper questions worksheet with animated answers on the powerpoint

A double lesson/ series of lessons looking at the energy transfer in neutralisation required practical. The lesson looks at the method involved in the required practical and how this might be adapted for a range of different chemical reactions, along with how to estimate the point of neutralisation from a graph of results Lesson features include: A starter consisting of 10 basic recall questions from previous learning with animated answers (properties of ionic compounds, isotopes, exothermic reactions, energy reaction profiles, history of the atom, ionic formula and conservation of mass ) A slide recapping the idea of exothermic reactions and energy reaction profile in an engaging context using a ‘sherbet lemon’ model A series of slides prompting students to think about how to measure the energy transferred in a chemical reaction and the apparatus/ method used. Slides guiding students through the required practical method, variables for the experiment, a ready-made results table to populate and instructions on how to plot and extrapolate data from the graph to calculate the exact point of neutralisation A table with animated answers helping pupils to understand the range of chemical reactions the method could be used with and the variables that could be investigated for each A host of short review questions looking at applying the required practical method to a different chemical reaction, analysing data and suggesting improvements to the apparatus used in the required practical A worksheet containing exam-style questions. Answers are featured on the powerpoint to allow for assessment of pupil progress A review sheet with prompt images that could be used as a short recap of the method used in the required practical in subsequent lessons

A series of lessons looking at the formation of ions, describing how ionic bonds are formed alongside drawing dot and cross diagrams, working out the formula of an ionic compound from a lattice diagram and the charges on the ions and properties of ionic compounds. The powerpoint features a lot of worked examples and plenty of opportunity for student practice with questions that progress from simple to more complex examples. Lesson features include: A 10 question starter quiz based on previous learning with animated answers (questions based on Topic 1 - atomic structure) Slides recapping prior learning on electron configurations leading to how metal and non-metal ions are formed with step-by-step scaffolding provided. Students complete questions based around drawing ions and describing how ions have formed based on the charge Slides introducing how ionic compounds are formed with a discussion question of a dot and cross diagram. This has been animated to allow the teacher to talk through step-by-step what is taking place. There are more worked examples and numerous questions on drawing dot and cross diagrams are incorporated into the presentation Slides guiding pupils on how to work out the ionic formula, looking at non-metal ions consisting of 1 element initially before progressing to non-metal ions involving two elements where brackets are used A modelling task to build a 3D giant ionic lattice and opportunity to describe the structure with structured sentence starters provided A link to an engaging video looking at melting salt to introduce properties of ionic compounds A review task with success criteria summarising ions, ionic bonding diagrams and structure and properties of ionic compounds Numerous review question slides with animated answers

A series of lessons looking at the structure and properties of covalent structures. The lesson includes a step-by-step method for how to draw covalent bonding diagrams, the properties of simple covalent substances and the structure and properties of allotropes of carbon - diamond, graphite, graphene, nanotubes and fullerenes. The lesson features: A 10 question starter quiz with animated answers on previous learning (ions, ionic bonding, ionic formula, ionic properties, separating methods, group 1 reactions with water) Slides introducing how to draw dot and cross diagrams with animated step-by-step examples and practice diagrams for students to complete Slides explaining the structure of allotropes of carbon, with comparison slides asking students to think about the properties of diamond versus graphite (when shown their uses) and graphite versus graphene) A slide asking pupils to ‘link the pictures’ together to explain the discovery and potential uses of graphene A link to a video looking at the uses of graphene Review question slides containing exam-style questions with animated answers throughout the powerpoint