Having taught in the UK and abroad, I've experienced teaching many different syllabi including SABIS, AQA, WJEC and Cambridge. I develop resources to help teachers model key concepts, provide practice for students and include answers to help students self-assess their work. Planning for a 27 lesson week can be stressful to say the least, so I hope you find my resources useful. Thank you for choosing my lesson/s, I hope they enrich your teaching practice and make your life easier.
Having taught in the UK and abroad, I've experienced teaching many different syllabi including SABIS, AQA, WJEC and Cambridge. I develop resources to help teachers model key concepts, provide practice for students and include answers to help students self-assess their work. Planning for a 27 lesson week can be stressful to say the least, so I hope you find my resources useful. Thank you for choosing my lesson/s, I hope they enrich your teaching practice and make your life easier.
This GCSE chemistry resource bundle provides a thorough and accessible introduction to electrolysis, guiding students step by step through its principles, processes, and practical applications. It features five engaging lessons that cover everything from foundational concepts to required practical skills, ensuring students are well-prepared for exams.
The bundle includes:
Introduction to Electrolysis: Explains the basics of electrolysis, including how ionic compounds conduct electricity and the role of electrodes in separating elements.
Electrolysis of Molten Compounds: Demonstrates how electrolysis works with molten ionic compounds, providing clear examples and practice opportunities.
Electrolysis of Aluminium Oxide: Explores the extraction of aluminum using electrolysis, linking the process to real-world applications in industry.
Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions: Teaches students how to predict the products of electrolysis in solutions, with diagrams and step-by-step explanations.
Required Practical: Electrolysis: Offers a detailed guide to the required practical, with instructions, safety considerations, and tips for accurately recording and analyzing results.
How to use: Each lesson includes clear explanations, diagrams, and exam-style questions to help students understand and apply key concepts. The practical lesson ensures students are confident in carrying out experiments and understanding their results. Perfect for GCSE chemistry teachers, this bundle provides a structured approach to teaching electrolysis while making it engaging and relevant to students.
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Electrolysis
Lesson 2 - Electrolysis of Molten Compounds
Lesson 3 - Electrolysis of Aluminium Oxide
Lesson 4 - Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions
Lesson 5 - Required Practical Electrolysis
This PowerPoint presentation provides an insightful exploration of the properties of hydrocarbons, specifically designed for secondary school chemistry lessons. It delves into how the physical and chemical properties of hydrocarbons change with chain length and their implications for real-world applications.
The resource begins with clear learning objectives, such as demonstrating the separation of crude oil into fractions through fractional distillation, describing trends in viscosity, flammability, and boiling point as chain length varies, and linking these properties to the practical uses of hydrocarbons. Starter activities engage students with thought-provoking questions, laying the foundation for the lesson.
Core concepts are presented through easy-to-follow explanations and interactive activities. The presentation covers key terms, including boiling point, flammability, viscosity, and volatility, with gap-fill exercises to reinforce understanding. It explains how fractional distillation separates hydrocarbons based on boiling points and explores the properties of smaller versus larger hydrocarbons. For instance, smaller hydrocarbons are more volatile and flammable, making them ideal for cooking gases, while larger hydrocarbons are more viscous and suited for road surfacing.
The resource also includes practical demonstrations, such as laboratory fractional distillation, supported by linked video content for enhanced understanding. Students are challenged to apply their knowledge by writing methods for separating synthetic crude oil and investigating its fractions’ properties.
Available as a PowerPoint file (.pptx), this resource is updated to align with educational standards and offers a comprehensive tool for engaging and educating students about the properties and uses of hydrocarbons.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Define what is meant by a mole and the units.
Calculate the number of moles or mass of a substance from data supplied.
Includes questions, answers, examples and a video.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
Practice calculating number of moles, relative formula mass and mass with these tiered questions. Answers included.
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This PowerPoint resource, introduces key concepts in chemistry, making it perfect for secondary-level science lessons. Students will learn the differences between pure substances, mixtures, and formulations, supported by engaging definitions, examples, and real-world applications.
The resource begins with an interactive starter activity to review key ideas, such as the role of boiling and melting points in determining substance purity. It then delves into the distinctions between elements, compounds, and mixtures, accompanied by examples like mineral water, air, and paracetamol. The lesson also defines formulations as mixtures designed for specific purposes and includes relatable examples, such as toothpaste and paint, with their components and functions detailed.
To enhance understanding, the resource incorporates data analysis tasks, allowing students to interpret melting and boiling point ranges to identify substances as pure or impure. Students are challenged to apply their learning through practice and extension questions, ensuring a thorough grasp of the topic.
Formatted as a .pptx file, the resource is compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, making it accessible across devices. Last updated in December 2024, it includes updated examples and exercises to align with curriculum requirements. Ideal for educators seeking a comprehensive, interactive, and student-friendly resource, this PowerPoint bridges theoretical knowledge and practical understanding, promoting critical thinking and engagement in chemistry topics.
This GCSE chemistry resource bundle provides a comprehensive overview of crude oil, hydrocarbons, and their significance in everyday life. Designed to align with GCSE chemistry curricula, it features five engaging lessons that cover the composition, properties, and uses of hydrocarbons, along with key industrial processes. This bundle is perfect for teaching or revising these vital topics.
The bundle includes:
Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons, and Alkanes: Introduces the formation of crude oil, the structure and properties of hydrocarbons, and the classification of alkanes as saturated hydrocarbons.
Fractional Distillation, Fractions, and Uses of Fractions: Explains the fractional distillation process, how it separates crude oil into useful fractions, and the applications of these fractions in everyday life.
Properties of Hydrocarbons: Examines the physical and chemical properties of hydrocarbons, including boiling points, viscosity, and flammability, with links to their molecular structure.
Combustion of Hydrocarbons: Covers complete and incomplete combustion, the products formed, and the environmental implications of burning hydrocarbons.
Cracking Hydrocarbons: Explores the process of cracking, how it breaks down long-chain hydrocarbons into more useful smaller ones, and the importance of alkenes in the chemical industry.
How to use:
Each lesson includes starter activities, detailed explanations, diagrams, and exam-style questions to ensure students fully understand key concepts. Teachers can use this bundle for structured lessons or revision sessions. It provides a clear and engaging approach to learning about hydrocarbons, preparing students for exams while connecting classroom theory to real-world applications.
Lesson 1 - Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Alkanes
Lesson 2 - Fractional Distillation, Fractions and Uses of Fractions
Lesson 3 - Properties of Hydrocarbons
Lesson 4 - Combustion of Hydrocarbons
Lesson 5 - Cracking Hydrocarbons
Structure and Properties of Simple Covalent Molecules is an engaging and detailed PowerPoint resource designed for GCSE-level chemistry students. This lesson explores the characteristics of simple covalent molecules, their bonding, and their physical properties, aligning with key curriculum standards.
The lesson begins with a starter activity reviewing bonding types and drawing dot-and-cross diagrams for water and nitrogen, ensuring students are engaged and prepared for the topic. Learning objectives include:
Describing the limitations of different molecular representations (dot-and-cross, ball-and-stick, and displayed formula diagrams).
Defining intermolecular forces and their impact on molecular properties.
Explaining why simple covalent molecules have low melting and boiling points and why they do not conduct electricity.
Core content is enhanced with:
Comparisons of molecular representations to highlight their advantages and disadvantages.
An introduction to intermolecular forces as attractions between molecules, distinct from covalent, ionic, and metallic bonds.
An explanation of how molecule size affects the strength of intermolecular forces and trends in melting and boiling points.
Real-world connections, such as why pure water doesn’t conduct electricity but saltwater does.
Interactive activities and review questions test students’ understanding of key ideas, including trends in molecular size, bonding properties, and conductivity. Students are challenged to apply concepts to examples like fluorine and bromine, fostering critical thinking.
Formatted as a .pptx file, this resource is compatible with most devices and is perfect for classroom teaching or independent learning. It includes modern visuals and tasks to engage students effectively.
Ideal for science educators, this resource provides a comprehensive introduction to the structure and properties of simple covalent molecules, building a strong foundation for further studies in chemistry.
Practice calculating percentage yield with these tiered questions. Answers included.
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PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Define exothermic and endothermic reaction and distinguish between exothermic and endothermic reactions on the basis of the temperature changes of the surroundings.
Describe examples of exothermic and endothermic reactions.
Includes questions, activities and answers.
For a KS4 GCSE Science class.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Describe electrolysis in terms of movement of ions when an ionic compound is molten.
Predict the products at each electrode for the electrolysis of a molten ionic compound.
Explain whether the reactions at each electrode are oxidation or reduction.
Write half equations for oxidation and reduction reactions.
This includes diagrams, questions, answers and explanations.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Conduct an investigation into what happens when aqueous solutions are electrolysed using inert electrodes.
Analyse results of the experiment.
Includes equipment list, method, a results table, safety guidance, a video, questions and answers.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
This comprehensive PowerPoint presentation, titled Effect of Temperature, is a dynamic resource designed for educators teaching the impact of temperature on reaction rates. Targeted at science students, this resource aligns with the principles of collision theory and provides an interactive approach to learning.
The lesson begins with clear learning objectives: understanding how temperature affects reaction rates and using collision theory to explain this phenomenon. A starter activity engages students with fundamental questions about reaction rates, graphing variables, and basic calculations, setting the stage for deeper exploration.
The main content includes structured explanations and hands-on simulations, using the PhET Reactions and Rates tool. Students will observe and analyze reactions at varying temperatures, enhancing their grasp of key concepts like particle movement, activation energy, and the conditions for successful collisions. Visual aids and particle diagrams complement the teaching material, making abstract concepts accessible and engaging.
This resource also features practice questions for skill reinforcement and challenge activities for advanced learners. A plenary section reviews key factors influencing reaction rates, encouraging students to consolidate their understanding.
Designed for flexibility, this resource can be adapted to classroom or virtual learning environments. The included file is a PowerPoint presentation (.pptx), ensuring compatibility with most devices. Last updated on 13/12/24 with detailed annotations and questions, this resource provides an up-to-date and interactive tool for educators.
Keywords: Collision Theory, Reaction Rates, Temperature and Activation Energy.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Define electrolysis.
Describe electrolysis in terms of the movement of ions.
Explain why electrolysis can only occur when an ionic compound is molten or in aqueous solution.
This is made for a KS4 GCSE Chemistry class.
Includes diagrams, a demonstration activity, questions and answers.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Explain why bond breaking is endothermic and bond making is exothermic.
Explain why a reaction is exothermic or endothermic in terms of the amount of energy needed to break bonds and being released when bonds are formed.
Calculate the energy change for a reaction, including the correct unit.
Includes diagrams, explanations, examples, questions and answers.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
PowerPoint that covers the following learning objectives:
Draw a simple reaction profile diagram for exothermic and endothermic reactions.
Define and label activation energy on a reaction profile diagram.
Explain that the activation energy is the energy needed for a reaction to occur.
Includes diagrams, explanations, questions and answers.
This is made for a GCSE chemistry class.
This PowerPoint resource, explores how changes in concentration and pressure affect reaction rates, making it ideal for secondary-level chemistry lessons. Students will learn to describe these effects, supported by collision theory, and understand how particle interactions influence reaction outcomes.
The resource includes a structured lesson plan with objectives, engaging starter activities, and thought-provoking plenary questions. Students will answer questions like “What is collision theory?” and “Why does a concentrated acid react faster than a dilute one?” Visual explanations of particle interactions at different concentrations and pressures clarify key concepts. Real-world examples, such as comparing dilute and concentrated acids, help contextualize the material.
Additional features include interactive elements, such as a link to an online simulation of reaction rates and practice questions, to reinforce learning. The resource is formatted as a .pptx file, ensuring compatibility with PowerPoint or Google Slides.
Last updated on 13/12/24, this resource incorporates modern examples and student-centered activities, enhancing its relevance and usability. Perfect for teachers aiming to deliver dynamic lessons on reaction kinetics, it supports curriculum standards and fosters critical thinking.
Practice calculating the percentage by mass of an element in a compound with these tiered questions. Answers included.
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Includes testing for:
Cations
Anions
Gas tests
Test for Water
Testing for Purity of Water
Flame Tests
Question on one side, answer on the other.
Print double sided (flip along long side of paper).