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I studied in Nottingham for my undergraduate degree in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry, and then completed my Master's in the same field. I completed my teacher training at the same university, and now I currently teach 11-18 year olds at a school in Richmond-upon-Thames.
I am currently the Head of Chemistry at a school in SW London.
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Looking for some decent, engaging science resources? Look no further!
I studied in Nottingham for my undergraduate degree in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry, and then completed my Master's in the same field. I completed my teacher training at the same university, and now I currently teach 11-18 year olds at a school in Richmond-upon-Thames.
I am currently the Head of Chemistry at a school in SW London.
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Learning Objectives
Recognise substances made of small molecules from their formula
Draw dot and cross diagrams for small molecules
Deduce molecular formula from models and diagrams
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Lesson Objectives
Describe methods of separating components of a mixture
Apply your knowledge to explain how to separate given mixtures
Use the particle model to describe the arrangement of particles in a mixture
This lesson gives information on how solids melt to become liquids, and then gives students a chance to do a practical to generate data to put into a graph.
This lesson recaps the fundamentals of acids, bases, and neutralisation from GCSE - ready for you to jump into a titration between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydrogencarbonate (PAG). A sheet is provided for students to work through for this practical, and another sheet provided for teachers to know which areas of the curriculum are covered (these are just condensed sheets based off of what is available from OCR).
The presentation demonstrates how to calculate the unknown concentration of HCl.
Learning Objectives
Know where the halogens are found and some of their uses
Carry out an experiment to show the reactivity of halogens
Be able to explain how electronic structure affects reactivity and write symbol equations for the displacement reactions of halogens
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Lesson Objectives
Name common non metals, their properties and their uses
Compare the electrical conductivity and heat conductivity of metals with non metals
Explain how objects utilise the properties of non metals
Learning Objectives
Compare the electrical conductivity and heat conductivity of metals with non metals
Explain how objects utilise the properties of non metals
Understand what type of ion metals and non-metals form when they react
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Learning Objectives
Explain how to set up paper chromatography
Distinguish pure from impure substances
Interpret chromatograms and determine Rf values
This lesson goes through the differences of metals and non-metals, by way of a practical circus. The equipment needed is listed on the first slide, with sheets explaining each station within the powerpoint (and printable tables for students to complete).
This lesson also begins to highlight the arrangement of the periodic table.
This lesson goes through how the periodic table is arranged, and talks about the differences between groups and periods. A worksheet is included with questions about the arrangement of the table, and the lesson also talks about physical and chemical properties.
This is a powerpoint to accompany a practical, and a teacher diagram drawing.
Students recap what types of bonding there are, and is an opportunity for teachers to either plunge further into their recap or to use the standalone task. [whiteboards recommended]
Students then introduced to idea of electrolysis, and are shown some examples of how it can be used in real life situations (slightly exaggerated).
Two diagrams are on powerpoint for reference to draw on a whiteboard. Ideal opportunity to ask students questions as you go along, recapping ionic bonding essentially.
Students then do an electroplating experiment. Suggestion copper (copper sulfate).
This lesson is compatible with both the old and new chemistry GCSE, and is meant as only an introduction to the topic.
Pupils’ starting point, prior or prerequisite knowledge:
Students should know that reactions give out heat. They may have come across those that get cooler, but unlikely. These terms are new, and some may know them, but it is not expected that they do.
Possible misconceptions about:
Endo/exo wording – remember by ex-it (ex-o); en-ter (en-do)
Detail of key science concepts or skills:
Endothermic reactions: require heat – so the overall temperature will go down
Exothermic reactions: give out heat – so the overall temperature will go up
Inquiry question/s:
Chemical reactions may give out, or require heat. What are these types of reaction called?
How does a handwarmer work?
Pupil learning objectives/outcomes/success criteria: By the end of the lesson the pupils will be able to:
To understand what exothermic and endothermic reactions are
To draw a results table
To safely carry out a practical, recording correct observations.
To be able to name exothermic and endothermic reactions.