I am a chemistry teacher, I spend lots of time making resources and decided to share them here on TES. Most are free or have free sample versions, but the best and most detailed ones that I'm particular proud of I sell for around £2-£5.
I am a chemistry teacher, I spend lots of time making resources and decided to share them here on TES. Most are free or have free sample versions, but the best and most detailed ones that I'm particular proud of I sell for around £2-£5.
This is the full resource pack for an assessment for KS4 GCSE students who are studying energy changes in reactions, exothermic reactions, endothermic reactions, oxidation reactions, rate of change, rate of reaction, graph plotting and analysing practical data and results.
This resource pack comes with several parts;
1. PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task.
2. Word document printout for the students to stick in their books.
3. Word document printout with a level ladder on so that the students can self/peer assess the work.
4. Word document containing a mark scheme, with exemplar answers in. There are a range of suitable answers for some of the questions and the graph scales may vary from student to student, so this mark scheme should be used to inform your marking but should be considered open to interpretation.
5. Excel spreadsheet that can be used to automatically generate extended written feedback including improvement strategies for the teacher to give the students.
A guide on how to use this resource can be freely accessed at
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-automarker-11191496
6. Word document printout writing frame to assist students who may benefit from additional help with this task.
7. JPEG images showing a hand-drawn versions of the graph, this may also be useful for students who aren't confident in starting to plot graphs.
This is based on an old worksheet, some elements of this task are rather tricky and would probably be best for med - high ability KS4. The graph plotting could be done on computers.
This task is suitable for students at Grade E-A however I have removed these grades so that you can use the old or new grading system.
This investigation focuses on using sampling methods to determine which is the most common plant on the school's field (other than grass).
This is the full resource pack for an assessment for students who are studying plant sampling methods, plant adaptations, investigation skills, analysing data.
This resource pack comes with several parts;
1. PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task with some background information.
2. Word document printout for the students to stick in their books.
3. x2 word documents with a level ladders on so that the students can self/peer assess their method and/or their graph work, conclusion and evaluation.
4. Word document showing pictures of the most commonly found plants on school fields (in England)
5. Word document printout writing frame to help students get started with method writing, this is particularly useful for students who struggle with literacy tasks.
6. Excel spreadsheet that can be used to automatically generate extended written feedback including improvement strategies for the teacher to give the students.
A guide on how to use this resource can be freely accessed at
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-automarker-11191496
This is the full resource pack for an assessment for KS4 students who are studying electrolysis, ionic compounds, aluminium oxide, extraction of metals,
This resource pack comes with several parts;
1. PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task.
2. Word document printout for the students to stick in their books.
3. Word document printout with a level ladder on so that the students can self/peer assess the work, there is also a column so the teacher can tick off the achieved criteria.
4. Word document containing a mark scheme.
5. Excel spreadsheet that can be used to automatically generate extended written feedback including improvement strategies for the teacher to give the students.
A guide on how to use this resource can be freely accessed at
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-automarker-11191496
This is based on an old AQA Chemistry Exam Paper. This task is good for training students to answer long questions i.e. 6 mark questions at GCSE.
This task is suitable for students at Grade E-A*, however I have removed these grades so that you can use the old or new grading system..
This is the full resource pack for an assessment for KS3/KS4 students who are studying magnets, electricity, scientific investigations, electromagnets, data analysis, graph plotting, writing conclusions and evaluations.
This resource pack comes with several parts;
1. PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task and relevant background information.
2. Word document printout for the students to stick in their books.
3. Word document printout with a level ladder on so that the students work can be assessed, this has two columns so that the students can tick off the levels as they go and then the teacher can tick off the achieved tasks too.
4. Excel spreadsheet that can be used to automatically generate extended written feedback including improvement strategies for the teacher to give the students. I have included two spreadsheets, one focuses specifically on the graph part of the assessment, the second spreadsheet includes a few comments for the graph however focuses mainly on the conclusion and evaluation aspect of this assessment.
A guide on how to use this resource can be freely accessed at
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-automarker-11191496
This was originally a KS3 assessment on method writing, however I have expanded this to a full investigation which could be used for KS3 students and KS4 students preparing for coursework. The levels are numerical however these could be adapted to whatever you need.
This is a resource pack for the Reacting Masses calculations.
I have made a range of resources for the calculations that AQA GCSE students will be expected to complete for the new Chemistry specification (8462).
The resources packs contain
1. PowerPoint showing the key stages/background information on the calculation.
2. Word document with a printout showing the stages to complete the calculation.
3. Word document worksheet with some questions for the students to attempt, whenever possible these are based on exam questions.
4. WMV video clip this format is playable in most programs, such as RealPlayer, MPlayer, Windows Media Player, and the VLC Media Player. The video clip goes through the stages of the calculations on the worksheet, this is extremely useful for students (and teachers) who are struggling to see where the answer comes from.
5. Word document containing just the answers.
There are a total of 8 resource packs for the Reacting Masses calculations.
If you find the Resource Packs helpful and want more of the same the rest of the resource packs can be purchased from TES at:
1. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-1-free-sample-11356990
2. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-2-11357025
3. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-3-11357027
4. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-4-11357030
5. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-5-11357033
6. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-6-11357034
7. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-7-11357036
8. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-8-11357041
I have also made a bundle which is available for a reduced price containing all of the resource pack for this type of calculation. This is available to purchase at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-bundle-11357050
This is the full resource pack for an assessment for KS4 students who are studying the electromagnetic spectrum, the ALARA principle, risks of radiation, communication devices, radiation in medicine.
This resource pack comes with several parts;
1. PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task and relevant background information.
2. Word document with lots of information about the EM spectrum and their uses, this was originally downloaded from TES.
3. Word document printout for the students to stick in their books.
4. Word document printout with a level ladder on so that the students can self/peer assess the work, there is also a column so the teacher can tick off the achieved criteria.
5. Word documents containing writing frames to help students to draft out their answer, this could be particularly useful for students who struggle to get started on tasks, or those with issues with literacy.
6. Excel spreadsheet that can be used to automatically generate extended written feedback including improvement strategies for the teacher to give the students.
A guide on how to use this resource can be freely accessed at
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-automarker-11191496
This is based on an old AQA Physics Exam Paper. This task is good for training students to answer long questions i.e. 6 mark questions at GCSE.
This task is suitable for students at Grade E-A*, however I have removed these grades so that you can use the old or new grading system.
I have made a range of resources for the calculations that AQA GCSE students will be expected to complete for the new Chemistry specification (8462).
The resources packs contain
1. PowerPoint showing the key stages/background information on the calculation.
2. Word document worksheet with some questions for the students to attempt, whenever possible these are based on exam questions.
3. WMV video clip this format is playable in most programs, such as RealPlayer, MPlayer, Windows Media Player, and the VLC Media Player. The video clip goes through the stages of the calculations on the worksheet, this is extremely useful for students (and teachers) who are struggling to see where the answer comes from.
4. Word document containing just the answers.
There are a total of 3 resource packs for the Relative Atomic Mass calculations.
Resource pack 1 is freely available at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-relative-atomic-mass-1-free-sample-11353809
If you find Resource Pack 2 helpful and want more of the same the rest of the resource packs can be purchased from TES at:
1. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-relative-atomic-mass-1-free-sample-11353809
2. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-relative-atomic-mass-2-11353972
3 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-relative-atomic-mass-3-11354416
I have also made a bundle which is available for a reduced price containing all of the resource pack for this type of calculation. This is available to purchase at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-relative-atomic-mass-bundle-11354433
This is a resource pack for the Relative Formula Mass calculations.
I have made a range of resources for the calculations that AQA GCSE students will be expected to complete for the new Chemistry specification (8462).
The resources packs contain
1. PowerPoint showing the key stages/background information on the calculation.
2. Word document worksheet with some questions for the students to attempt, whenever possible these are based on exam questions.
3. WMV video clip this format is playable in most programs, such as RealPlayer, MPlayer, Windows Media Player, and the VLC Media Player. The video clip goes through the stages of the calculations on the worksheet, this is extremely useful for students (and teachers) who are struggling to see where the answer comes from.
4. Word document containing just the answers.
There are a total of 6 resource packs for the Relative Formula Mass calculations.
Resource pack 1 is freely available at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-relative-formula-mass-1-free-sample-11354458
If you find the Resource Packs helpful and want more of the same the rest of the resource packs can be purchased separately from TES at:
1. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-relative-formula-mass-1-free-sample-11354458
2. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-relative-formula-mass-2-11354462
3. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-relative-formula-mass-3-11354468
4. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-relative-formula-mass-4-11354500
5. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-relative-formula-mass-5-11354501
6. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-relative-formula-mass-6-11354504
This is an assessment for KS3 students who are studying forces, specifically the extension of a spring (Hooke's Law).
This resource pack comes with several parts;
1. PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task.
2. Word document printout for the students to stick in their books.
3. Word document printout with a level ladder on so that the students can self/peer assess the work, there is also a column so the teacher can tick off the achieved criteria.
4. Word document with both the level ladder and task printout combined onto one page to reduce printing.
5. Excel spreadsheet that can be used to automatically generate extended written feedback including improvement strategies for the teacher to give the students.
A guide on how to use this resource can be freely accessed at
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-automarker-11191496
This involves the students plotting some results, identifying variables and evaluating their work.
If you are limited for time you could provide the students with some sample results.
This task is suitable for students at level 3-6.
This is the full resource pack for an assessment for KS3/4 students who are studying displacement reactions, reactivity, models in science, analogies in science, reactions of metals, elements, compounds and chemical reactions.
This resource pack comes with several parts;
1. PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task, and background on what analogies/models are.
2. Word document task printout for the students to stick in their books this includes a level ladder so that the students can self/peer assess the work, there is also a column so the teacher can tick off the achieved criteria.
3. Word document printout writing frame to assist students who may benefit from additional help with this task.
4. Excel spreadsheet that can be used to automatically generate extended written feedback including improvement strategies for the teacher to give the students.
A guide on how to use this resource can be freely accessed at
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-automarker-11191496
This is based on an APP task. This task is suitable for students at KS3 Grade 3-7, however could also be appropriate for year 9 students starting the GCSE course.
This is the full resource pack for an assessment for KS3 students who are studying heat transfers, conduction, convection, radiation, lab safety, insulators, heat safety and materials. This could also be used for lower ability KS4 or as a recap exercise at the start of the GCSE.
This resource pack comes with several parts;
1. PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task.
2. Word document printout for the students to stick in their books.
3. Word document printout writing frame to assist students who may benefit from additional help with this task.
4. Word document printout writing frame which is filled in with some appropriate answers, however there are a wide range of ways in which students could complete this task.
5. Word document printout with a level ladder on so that the students can self/peer assess the work, there is also a column so the teacher can tick off the achieved criteria.
6. Excel spreadsheet that can be used to automatically generate extended written feedback including improvement strategies for the teacher to give the students.
A guide on how to use this resource can be freely accessed at
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-automarker-11191496
7. JPEG images showing a hand-drawn versions of the diagrams for this task some of these have been inserted into the PowerPoint, but may also be useful for students who aren't confident in laying out their work. The first two images are simply diagrams of the saucepan, the next four images are based on a flow diagram used to represent to heat transfers in the example (one of my students came up with this idea!)
This task is suitable for students at level 3-7, and is based on an old APP task.
When I have used this in lessons students have made some really nice posters, and great descriptions
This is the full resource pack for an assessment for KS3, or low level KS4 students who are studying chemical reactions, specifically the reaction between metals and acids, this assessment investigates the link between the size of magnesium added to an acid and the volume of hydrogen gas produced.
This resource pack comes with several parts;
1. PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task.
2. Word document printout for the students to stick in their books with just the task on, there is also a word document with both the task and level ladder combined onto one sheet to reduce printing.
3. Word document printout with a level ladder on so that the students can self/peer assess the work, there is also a column so the teacher can tick off the achieved criteria.
4. Word document containing a mark scheme, including exemplar answers and copies of the graph work.
5. Excel spreadsheet that can be used to automatically generate extended written feedback including improvement strategies for the teacher to give the students.
A guide on how to use this resource can be freely accessed at…
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-automarker-11191496
6. Word document printout writing frame to assist students who may benefit from additional help with this task.
7. JPEG images showing a several hand-drawn versions of the graph, this may also be useful for students who aren't confident in starting to plot graphs. I've included sketches of the extrapolation of the data from the line of best fit, and highlighted the anomalous result.
This involves the students plotting some given results on a graph, identifying variables, extrapolation from a line of best fit and evaluating their work.
This task is suitable for KS3 students at level 3-7, however this could be adapted for KS4 students.
This is the full resource pack for an assessment for KS4 students who are subatomic structure
This resource pack comes with several parts;
1. PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task.
2. Word document printout for the students to stick in their books.
3. Word document printout with a level ladder on so that the students can self/peer assess the work, there is also a column so the teacher can tick off the achieved criteria.
4. Word document containing a mark scheme.
5. Excel spreadsheet that can be used to automatically generate extended written feedback including improvement strategies for the teacher to give the students.
A guide on how to use this resource can be freely accessed at
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-automarker-11191496
This is based on an old AQA Chemistry Exam Paper. This task is good for training students to answer long questions i.e. 6 mark questions at GCSE.
This task is suitable for students at Grade E-A*, however I have removed these grades so that you can use the old or new grading system.
This is the full resource pack for an assessment for KS4 students who are studying limestone, building materials, matching properties to uses, thermal decomposition and method writing.
The resource pack comes with several parts;
1. PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task.
2. Word document printout for the students to stick in their books.
3. Word document printout with a level ladder on so that the students can self/peer assess the work.
4. Excel spreadsheet that can be used to automatically generate extended written feedback including improvement strategies for the teacher to give the students.
A guide on how to use this resource can be freely accessed at
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-automarker-11191496
5. Word document printout writing frame to assist students who may benefit from additional help with this task.
This is based on an old AQA Chemistry Exam Paper. This task is good for training students to answer long questions i.e. 6 mark questions at GCSE, or preparing students from writing pieces of coursework that require method writing skills.
This task is suitable for students at Grade E-A*, however I have removed some of these grades so that you can use the old or new grading system.
This is a resource pack for the Reacting Masses calculations.
I have made a range of resources for the calculations that AQA GCSE students will be expected to complete for the new Chemistry specification (8462).
The resources packs contain
1. PowerPoint showing the key stages/background information on the calculation.
2. Word document with a printout showing the stages to complete the calculation.
3. Word document worksheet with some questions for the students to attempt, whenever possible these are based on exam questions.
4. WMV video clip this format is playable in most programs, such as RealPlayer, MPlayer, Windows Media Player, and the VLC Media Player. The video clip goes through the stages of the calculations on the worksheet, this is extremely useful for students (and teachers) who are struggling to see where the answer comes from.
5. Word document containing just the answers.
There are a total of 8 resource packs for the Reacting Masses calculations.
If you find the Resource Packs helpful and want more of the same the rest of the resource packs can be purchased from TES at:
1. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-1-free-sample-11356990
2. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-2-11357025
3. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-3-11357027
4. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-4-11357030
5. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-5-11357033
6. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-6-11357034
7. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-7-11357036
8. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-8-11357041
I have also made a bundle which is available for a reduced price containing all of the resource pack for this type of calculation. This is available to purchase at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chemical-calculations-reacting-masses-bundle-11357050
This is the full resource pack for an assessment for KS3/KS4 students who are studying forces, friction, scientific investigations, method writing and variables.
This resource pack comes with several parts;
1. PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task and relevant background information.
2. Word document printout for the students to stick in their books.
3. Word document printout with a level ladder on so that the students work can be assessed, this is suitable for self/peer/teacher assessment.
4. Word document containing a writing frames to help students to structure their answer, this could be particularly useful for students who struggle to get started on tasks, or those with issues with literacy.
5. Excel spreadsheet that can be used to automatically generate extended written feedback including improvement strategies for the teacher to give the students.
A guide on how to use this resource can be freely accessed at
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-automarker-11191496
This was originally a KS3 assessment on method writing, however it could be used for KS4 students preparing for coursework.
This is the full resource pack for an assessment for KS3/KS4 students who are studying forces, friction, scientific investigations, variables, data analysis, graph plotting, concluding findings, identifying patterns, writing conclusions, evaluating a practical and results.
This resource pack comes with several parts;
1. PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task and relevant background information.
2. Word document printout for the students to stick in their books.
3. Word document printout with a level ladder on so that the students work can be assessed, this has two columns so that the students can tick off the levels as they go and then the teacher can tick off the achieved tasks too.
4. Excel spreadsheet that can be used to automatically generate extended written feedback including improvement strategies for the teacher to give the students. The spreadsheet includes a few comments for the graph however focuses mainly on the conclusion and evaluation aspect of this assessment.
A guide on how to use this resource can be freely accessed at
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-automarker-11191496
This was originally a KS3 assessment on method writing, however I have expanded this to a full investigation which could be used for KS3 students and KS4 students preparing for coursework. The levels are numerical however these could be adapted to whatever you need.
This is the full resource pack for an assessment for KS3/KS4 students who are studying space, satellites, how distance from the sun affects the temperature of the planet.
This resource pack comes with several parts;
1. PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task.
2. Word document printout for the students to stick in their books.
3. Word document printout with a level ladder on so that the students can self/peer assess the work, there is also a column so the teacher can tick off the achieved criteria.
4. Word document containing a mark scheme.
5. Excel spreadsheet that can be used to automatically generate extended written feedback including improvement strategies for the teacher to give the students.
A guide on how to use this resource can be freely accessed at
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-automarker-11191496
6. Word document printout writing frame to assist students who may benefit from additional help with this task.
7. JPEG images showing a hand-drawn versions of the graph, this may also be useful for students who aren't confident in starting to plot graphs.
This is based on an old Badger Task. This task is rather tricky and would probably be best for high ability KS3 and KS4. The graph plotting could be done on computers.
This task is suitable for students at Grade 3-8 however I have removed these grades so that you can use the old or new grading system.
This is the full resource pack for an assessment for KS4 students who are studying plastics, disposing of polymers, polymer usage, life cycle assessment of products, burning plastics for energy recovery, recycling and environmental impact of industrial chemistry.
This resource pack comes with several parts;
1. PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task and relevant background information.
2. Word document printout for the students to stick in their books.
3. Word document printout with a level ladder on so that the students can self/peer assess the work, there is also a column so the teacher can tick off the achieved criteria.
4. Word document containing a mark scheme.
5. Two word documents containing writing frames to help students to draft out their answer, this could be particularly useful for students who struggle to get started on tasks, or those with issues with literacy.
6. Excel spreadsheet that can be used to automatically generate extended written feedback including improvement strategies for the teacher to give the students.
A guide on how to use this resource can be freely accessed at
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-automarker-11191496
This is based on an old AQA Chemistry Exam Paper. This task is good for training students to answer long questions i.e. 6 mark questions at GCSE.
This task is suitable for students at Grade E-A*, however I have removed these grades so that you can use the old or new grading system.
This is the full resource pack for an assessment for KS3/KS4 students who are studying magnets, electricity, scientific investigations, electromagnets, method writing and variables.
This resource pack comes with several parts;
1. PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task and relevant background information.
2. Word document printout for the students to stick in their books.
3. Word document printout with a level ladder on so that the students work can be assessed, this is suitable for self/peer/teacher assessment.
4. Word document containing a writing frames to help students to structure their answer, this could be particularly useful for students who struggle to get started on tasks, or those with issues with literacy.
5. Excel spreadsheet that can be used to automatically generate extended written feedback including improvement strategies for the teacher to give the students.
A guide on how to use this resource can be freely accessed at
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-automarker-11191496
This was originally a KS3 assessment on method writing, however it could be used for KS4 students preparing for coursework.