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I am a secondary school & A-level Science teacher, specialising in Biology. I am also an experienced AQA GCSE Biology Examiner. My resources contain a mix of Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons aimed at meeting specification points for the new AQA Trilogy GCSE course and KS3 Activate course. All of my lessons include at least one opportunity for self-assessment, a range of activities to suit students of all abilities, a set of differentiated starter questions and a plenary.

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I am a secondary school & A-level Science teacher, specialising in Biology. I am also an experienced AQA GCSE Biology Examiner. My resources contain a mix of Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons aimed at meeting specification points for the new AQA Trilogy GCSE course and KS3 Activate course. All of my lessons include at least one opportunity for self-assessment, a range of activities to suit students of all abilities, a set of differentiated starter questions and a plenary.
NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Titration practical & calculations HT
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NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Titration practical & calculations HT

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Chemical calculations’ SoW and specifically designed for higher tier GCSE chemistry students. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson starts with students learning how to calculate the concentration of a solution in mols/dm3 when you know the mass of the solute in the solution. Students learn the steps necessary to complete this calculation, they can then complete a set of problems. This work can be self-assessed using the answers provided in the PowerPoint presentation. Students are then asked to discuss how they might work out the mass of a solute in a solution when they know the volume and concentration of a solution. After a short class discussion, the PowerPoint reveals four steps students should work their way through when approaching a problem such as this one. Students are then given two further problems to have a go at, they should show their working at each step of the calculation. Answers to the questions, as well as working out, is included in the PowerPoint presentation. Students are then given a worksheet, including a worked example of how to use a titration to calculate the concentration of a unknown substance. Using the worked example as a guide, students should attempt to answer the questions on the worksheet. For lower ability students it will be worth going through the worked example on the board first, those very able students should be able to use the worked example as a guide when answering the other questions Once this task has been completed students should self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. The last task is a titration practical, their is a worksheet included in the PowerPoint for students to use as guide when completing the practical - including an aim, equipment list, method and results table. Once they have completed the investigation they should be able to use the balanced symbol equation to calculate the concentration of sulfuric acid used in this titration. The plenary task is for pupils to write down 3 key words, 2 facts and a question to test their peers on what they have learned today. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Concentration & titrations
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NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Concentration & titrations

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Chemical calculations’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson begins with an introduction of concentration, students learn the definitions of key words such as solute, concentration, solvent and dilute and look at the difference between concentrated and dilute solutions. Students will then be shown a selection of diagrams and students will need to which shows the most concentrated and the most dilute solutions. Pupils will now be introduced to the calculation for concentration, students will need to use this calculation to work out a set of problems. Students can self-assess their work using the answers provided. The next set of problems will require pupils to rearrange the equation and also convert units of measurements, again pupils should show all of their working for each of these problems. The answers for these problems are included in the PowerPoint presentation, students can now use this to self-assess their work. The next part of the lesson focuses on titration, firstly students will answer a set of questions whilst watching a video. This work can be assessed using the mark scheme provided. Students will then be given a card sort, they will need to rearrange the cards into the correct order to describe the steps taken during a titration, which can then be assessed using the answers provided. The plenary task is for pupils to spend a minute talking to the person next to them about what they have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA Trilogy GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Atom Economy HT
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NEW AQA Trilogy GCSE (2016) Chemistry - Atom Economy HT

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Chemical calculations’ SoW, specifically designed for higher tier ‘chemistry only’ students. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson begins with a video on atom economy, pupils will answer a set of questions whilst watching the video which can be assessed using the answers provided. Pupils will then be taken through a worked example, step-by-step, to show how you are able to calculate atom economy once you know the desired product of a given reaction. Pupils will then need to use this worked example to come up with their own step-by-step checklist of tasks which need to be completed to work out the atom economy of a reaction. This can be checked against a list provided on the following PowerPoint slide. Pupils will then be given a list of questions on atom economy, they will need to show their working for each of the problems. Once the task has been completed pupils can check their work against the answers provided on the PowerPoint presentation. The next task is an exam-style question on atom economy, pupils should complete this in their books (and on their own, in silence for those higher ability classes), once complete this can be assessed against the mark scheme. The last task is for pupils to come up with five exam questions on atom economy, including a mark scheme for each question. The plenary task is for pupils to complete one of the example sentences, e.g. ‘I have understood this…’, ‘I still don’t understand…’. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Limiting reactants & percentage yield
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NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Limiting reactants & percentage yield

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Chemical calculation’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience Students will firstly be introduced to the concept of a limiting reactant, using the example of hydrochloric acid and magnesium. Pupils will then be shown the steps to take to work out the limiting reactant of a reaction, using a worked example. Using this example students can then complete a set of questions on limiting reactants, the answers these questions are provided in the PowerPoint presentation. Next pupils will watch a video on percentage yield, they will need to answer a set of questions using the video. Once complete pupils can self-assess their answers against the answers provided. Pupils will then be provided with a set of steps to help them work out the percentage yield of a chemical reaction, pupils can check they have completed this task correctly using the answers on the PowerPoint. The last task is a worksheet of percentage yield problems, pupils will need to show their working for each question. The answers are again provided on the PowerPoint presentation for pupils to self-assess their work. The plenary task is for pupils is a key word and Ar bingo task, pupils should choose 6 keys words/relative atomic masses from th board. The teacher will then read out clues, if students think that they have the word/Ar they can cross it out, first to cross all 6 our shouts bingo! All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Relative Formula Mass & Moles
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NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Relative Formula Mass & Moles

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Chemical calculations’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson begins with an introduction to relative atomic mass, including an explanation of how we can use the periodic table to find the atomic masses of different elements. In order to assess their understanding of this topic pupils will then complete a table identifying the atomic number, mass number and the number of electrons/protons/neutrons found within atoms of specific elements. This task can then be assessed using the answers provided in the PowerPoint presentation. Pupils will now think about what the formula of a chemical compound tells us about the elements found in that compound. Using examples pupils will be taught about formulae, they will then be given a list of formulae for various different chemical compounds and will need to list the different elements found in that compound as well as the number of atoms of each of the elements. This task can then be assessed using the answers provided. The next part of the lesson will focus on relative formula mass, pupils will be taught, using a worked example, how to calculate the relative formula mass for a chemical compound. They will then need to complete tasks involving the calculations of relative formula mass, once complete pupils can self-assess their work using the answers provided. The last part of the lesson focuses on moles, the definition is first introduced to pupils which can be explained further using the link the video included in the PowerPoint. Pupils are then shown how to calculate the number of moles of a substance using the relative formula mass and actual mass of a substance. Pupils will be then need to complete a set of calculations to work out the moles of different substances, this task can be assessed using the answers provided. Pupils are lastly shown how to rearrange this calculation where needed, they can then apply this skill to a new set of problems. The answers to which are included in the PowerPoint presentation, pupils can use this to assess their work. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016)  Chemistry - Nanoparticles
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NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Nanoparticles

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Structure & Bonding’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins with a description of the new field of nanoscience and the types of industries where this may be important. Pupils are then given a set of questions which they must complete using a video, once the students have answered the questions they can assess their work using the mark scheme provided. Pupils will now focus on the importance of surface are to volume ratio when considering nanoparticles, students will calculate the surface area to volume ratio of a cube that is 100cm x 100cm, 10cm x 10cm and 1cm x 1cm. By doing this they can see that the smaller the particle the higher the surface area to volume ratio, this is an important property in nanoparticles - particularly for their use as catalysts. Students are then asked to prove that the same applies for a cube that is 10m x 10m and 0.1cm x 0.1cm. All work from these tasks can be self or peer assessed using the answers provided in the PowerPoint presentation. The next part of the lesson is a task for pupils to consider the application of nanotechnology, pupils will each be given a card of information describing one application of nanoparticles. They will need to walk around the room and discuss the applications with each other to complete a table in their books. The last task is for pupils to consider the potential risks involved with the uses of nanoparticles in everyday products, students should think > pair > share their ideas about how the industries using nanoparticles might be posing risks to people and the environment. Once the class has discussed these potential risks you can outline some examples using the PowerPoint presentation. The plenary is for pupils to pick a task, either write a twitter message or summarise what they learnt in the lesson in three sentences. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Metallic bonding and giant metallic structures
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NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Metallic bonding and giant metallic structures

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Structure & Bonding’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson starts with students being introduced to the regular, crystal structure of a metal. To demonstrate the formation of metal crystals pupils can complete a simple practical activity whereby they place a piece of copper wire in silver nitrate solution, a displacement reaction occurs and silver metal crystals begin to form on the surface of the copper. Pupils can complete this task using the set of instructions included on the PowerPoint slide and write down their observations in their books. The next part of the lesson focuses on linking the structure of a metal to it’s properties, once this has been demonstrated to students using the information and diagrams included in the PowerPoint presentation they can copy and complete a worksheet to assess what they have learned. Once this task is complete students can assess their work using the mark scheme provided. Now pupils will look at metal alloys, firstly pupils will watch a video and answer a set of questions. Pupils can then self-assess their work using the answers provided. The last part of the lesson is on the properties of metals and how their properties relates to their uses, each student will be given a card of information describing a property of a metal. Pupils will walk around the room discussing the information they have on their card with others and using each other they should be able to complete a table of properties in their books. The plenary task requires pupils to come up with three facts, two key words and a question to test their peers on the topic of metallic bonding. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Simple and giant covalent structures
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NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Simple and giant covalent structures

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Structure & Bonding’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lessons starts with looking at the way in which we use models to represent the structure of different compounds, models include the 3D ball and stick model, 2D ball and stick model, dot and cross diagrams and displayed formula showing bonds. Pupils are reminded of the limitations of some of these models, this is something they should be able to recount. Pupils are now shown a diagram to show how intermolecular forces act between simple covalent molecules, pupils should be able to explain the difference between the strong covalent bonds between atoms but the weak intermolecular forces between molecules and how this relates to the the low melting and boiling points of simple covalent molecules. The next part of the lesson is going to focus on giant covalent structures, firstly pupils will watch a video and answer a set of questions. Their work can be self-assess using the answers provided on the PowerPoint presentation. Students are then introduced to the three main covalent structures - diamond, graphite and silicon dioxide. Students will be given a set of information on these structures which they will need to use to complete their worksheet on giant covalent structures. To assess their knowledge of this topic there is a set of ‘quick check’ questions, pupils of a higher ability may want to complete these questions in the back of their books without discussing with others. The work can be assessed using the mark scheme provided. The last part of the lesson focuses on fullerenes and graphene - two other giant covalent structures with unique properties. Students are firstly introduced to the structure and uses of these compounds before watching a video and answering questions about them. The work from this task can be self or peer assessed using the answers provided. The plenary task is for pupils to pretend they are a scientist researching the use of nanotubes, fullerenes and grapehene, they need to come up two ideas of how these materials can be used in future technologies. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Covalent bonding
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NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Covalent bonding

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Structure & Bonding’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson starts with a video on covalent bonding, pupils will need to watch the video and answer a set of questions. When pupils are finished their work can be marked using the answers provided. The next activity is a crossword on covalent bonding, this too can be self-assessed using the answers provided on the PowerPoint. The next part of the lesson focuses on simple covalent molecules, firstly pupils are introduced to the idea that covalent structures are either simple molecules or giant structures. Pupils will be shown dot and cross diagram of a hydrogen molecule and asked to have a go at drawing a dot and cross diagram of a chlorine molecule. Once this work has been checked, pupils are then shown how to draw a dot and cross diagram of a double bond and triple bond (oxygen molecule and nitrogen molecule), it may be beneficial for pupils to draw these diagrams in their books for future reference. The lesson now focuses on some of the properties of simple covalent molecules, then pupils will be asked to draw a dot and cross diagram to show the structure of water, methane and ammonia. Once this task is complete, students can assess their work using the answers provided on the PowerPoint presentation. The final task is a true or false task, pupils are given a set of statements about covalent bonding. They will need to identify if true or false, this can be done as a whole class using white-boards or in their books. The plenary task is for pupils to unscramble anagrams of words relating to the bonding topic. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Giant Ionic Lattices
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NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Giant Ionic Lattices

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Structure & Bonding’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson starts with a set of questions on ionic compounds, pupils will watch a video and answer these questions. Then pupils will be shown a diagram to demonstrate the structure of a giant ionic compound and will be given a set of melting points for a range of ionic compounds, pupils will need to think > pair > share why they think the melting points of ionic compounds are so high. Once students have considered this, a class discussion can reveal some of the students ideas before the presentation moves on and explains why ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points. Students are now given a place-mat of questions, using information from the lesson so far they will need to complete part of it, for lower-ability students they may need extra support such as a text book to help them answer the questions. Once complete pupils can assess their work using the answers provided. The next part of the lesson focuses on electrolysis using ionic compounds, students are shown that only ionic compounds that are molten or dissolved in water are able to conduct electricity. The process of electrolysis is demonstrated to students using an animation . Pupils are then asked to thin > pair > share their ideas on why ionic compounds that are solid cannot conduct electricity. Once some ideas have been discuss as a class, the answer can be revealed on the PowerPoint presentation. Pupils will now complete the remainder of their questions on their place-mat and mark them using the answers provided. Pupils will now be given a set of ions and will need to decide whether they will be found at the positive or negative electrode, this activity can be done as a whole class by pupils holding up answers using whiteboards or in their books. Once completed students can assess their work using the answers provided. The last activity is for pupils to complete a cartoon strip to demonstrate what happens to molten potassium fluoride when it is used to conduct electricity. Part of the cartoon strip is filled in already, pupils just need to add in either diagrams or descriptions, this can also be assessed once complete. The plenary task is a set of answers, pupils need to come up with a set of questions for these answers. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Ionic Bonding
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NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Ionic Bonding

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Structure & Bonding’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson starts with a video on ionic bonding, students need to watch the video and answer a set of questions, once complete pupils can self-assess their work. Pupils are then asked to think > pair > share how the group number relates to the charge on the ions formed from that group. Using the PowerPoint presentation you can then demonstrate the link between group number and number of electrons lost/gained by a specific atom, students can use these rules to help work out the charges on ions formed. To assess their knowledge of this, pupils will be asked to copy and complete a table to identify the number of protons, electron, the electronic configuration of an atom and of the ion of that atom, as well as the ion’s charge. Pupils can self or peer assess their work using the answers provided in the PowerPoint presentation. The next part of the lesson is for pupils to consider the ionic bond formed in calcium chloride, students will first need to draw the electronic configuration of a calcium and chlorine atom and then looking at the structure try and work out how an ionic bond might form between them. Once pupils have had a go you can reveal the answers using the diagrams and descriptions provided in the PowerPoint presentation, for those pupils who were unable to work it out it may be best for them to copy down the diagram in their books. Pupils will now be asked to draw diagrams to demonstrate the ionic bonds formed between a set of elements - calcium and oxygen, potassium and chlorine, sodium and oxygen, magnesium and chlorine. Once complete they can assess and correct their work using the answers provided in the PowerPoint presentation. The last activity is an exam-style question which pupils can complete in silence, and at the back of their books if it is a higher ability class. When complete the work can be red-pen assessed using the mark scheme provided. The plenary activity is for pupils to summarise what they have learnt in the lesson in three sentences, using as many of the key words provided as possible. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Forming ions
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NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - Forming ions

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Structure & Bonding’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson begins with a recap on the differences between elements, compound and mixture, pupils complete a task and self-assess their work. Pupils are then introduced to the idea of covalent bonding and ionic bonding as two forms of bonding and are reminded how to draw the electronic configuration of an atom, including a reminder of the rules around filling energy shells. Pupils will now watch a video on the formation of ions, whilst watching the video pupils will answer a set of questions and when finished pupils can assess their work using the answers provided in the PowerPoint. Next, pupils will be shown how to draw diagrams to demonstrate the formation of positive and negative ions, they can draw examples in their books for future reference. To assess their knowledge of this topic pupils will complete a set of questions including drawing a diagram to demonstrate the formation of an ionic bond between lithium and fluorine, this can then be self or peer assessed using the answers provided. The last task is for pupils to use their periodic table to draw the electronic structure of the ions formed from a potassium, oxygen, magnesium and calcium atom. This work will then be assessed using the answers provided. The plenary involves pupils picking a task, wither write a twitter message about what they have learnt or write a set of quiz questions to test peers on what they have learnt in the lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - States of Matter
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NEW AQA GCSE Trilogy (2016) Chemistry - States of Matter

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Structure & Bonding’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins with a recap on the differences between solids, liquids and gases in terms of the arrangement and movement of particles in each of these states of matter. Pupils complete a card sort activity to assess their knowledge on this topic and they can then self-assess their work using the answers provided. The next part of the lesson focuses on the transitions between states of matter, pupils are firstly reminding of the definitions of melting point, boiling point and freezing point. They will then watch a video on the the transition between states of matter, they will need to answer a set of questions whilst watching the video. This work can be assessed using the answers provided in the PowerPoint presentation. Using the knowledge from this task pupils can then consider why different substances have different melting/boiling points and why adding impurities to a substance may affect the melting/boiling point of a substance. The next part of the lesson focuses on energy transfers transfers between states of matter, pupils will firstly label a graph with statements to demonstrate what is happening to a substance as it is heated up over time. Pupils then consider, in depth, what is happening to the particles over this period of time, they can think > pair > share their ideas before the answers are revealed within the PowerPoint presentation using diagrams to illustrate the point. Pupils will then complete a set of questions on energy transfers between states of matter to assess their knowledge on the subject. This work can then be either self or peer assessed using the answers provided. The last part of the lesson is a task where pupils need to consider the limitations of the particle model of matter, again pupils can discuss in their groups what ideas they have on limitations of the model before some examples are revealed at the end of the presentation. The plenary task is for pupils to write a twitter message about what they have learnt today, including as many keywords as possible. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry - 'Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table' lessons
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NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry - 'Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table' lessons

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This bundle of resources contains 10 whole lessons, along with all additional resources, which meet all learning outcomes within the ‘Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table’ unit for the NEW AQA Chemistry Specification. Lessons include: 1. Atoms, elements, compounds & mixtures 2. Chemical reactions & equations 3. Separating mixtures 4. The structure of the atom 5. The development of the atomic model 6. Electronic configuration 7. Mendeleev and the periodic table 8. Group 1: The alkali metals 9. Group 7: The halogens 10. Group 0: The noble gases The lessons contain a mix of differentiated activities, mid-lesson progress checks, exam questions and extra challenge tasks and more than two opportunities, per lesson, for self/peer red-pen assessment of tasks.
NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Group 7: The Halogens
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NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Group 7: The Halogens

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Atomic Structure & Periodic Table' SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson starts with a diagram of the electronic configuration of fluorine, chlorine and bromine and pupils need to think > pair > share their ideas about any trends/patterns they can see as they go down the group. The trend in the electronic configuration and what this means in terms of reactivity is then outline on the next slide, pupils are then asked to answer questions about this. The answers to which will be revealed so pupils can check their answers. To summarise what they have learnt so far pupils can complete a fill-in-the-blank task, then they will watch a video which will identify some of the properties of the different elements found in the halogen group. Once this work has been self-assessed pupils will then be shown what a displacement reaction is and will be given a worked example to demonstrate how it works. Once you feel confident that pupils have understood when a displacement reaction will take place they can complete some word equations to show the products of such reactions. This can then be marked and any misconceptions addressed. The plenary task is a true or false task which you could conduct as a class or ask pupils to complete in their books and then mark. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Group 1: The Alkali Metals
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NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Group 1: The Alkali Metals

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Atomic Structure & Periodic Table’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson starts with an introduction to the group that alkali metals are found in, this then is followed by a video about the metals where pupils will be required to answer questions, these can then be self-assessed. Next, the PowerPoint slides explain why, in terms of electronic configuration, the alkali metals increase in reactivity as you go down the group. Pupils can summarise this information using a fill-in-the-blank task, which can then be self-assessed. The reaction with alkali metals can then be modelled (practically you can show a demo of this) and pupils will need to be able to complete the word equation for this reaction, using a worked example of lithium and water pupils will need to fill int he word equations for other alkali metals. This work can be self-assessed. Pupils will then be given a set of information about the properties of alkali metals and about their reaction with oxygen and chlorine. Using this information pupils will need to complete questions, as well as compete work equations showing the reaction of various alkali metals with either oxygen or chlorine. Again, all answers to this work is provided so pupils can self or peer assess their work… The plenary task is a true or false task, which pupils could complete on their own at the back of their books. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Group 0: The Noble Gases
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NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Group 0: The Noble Gases

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Atomic Structure & Periodic Table' SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson on noble gases starts with identification of the position of these gases with the periodic table and a video to highlight some of the examples and properties of these gases. Once pupils have assessed their work from the questions asked during the video pupils will each be given a card with the name of a noble gas and a description of the everyday uses of this gas. Pupils will be given 15 minutes to complete a table to identify the name and uses of each of the noble gases by walking around the room/talking to each other in groups. Pupils will then complete an assessment task where they will need to identify the name of the alkali metal, halogen or noble gas based on the description. This work can be self-assessed once complete. The final activity is for pupils to follow success criteria to produce a poster which outlines the information they learnt about Group 1, Group 7 and Group 0 elements. To extend this task, you could ask pupils to present their posters or have pupils walk around the room and give WWW and EBI's for each poster. The plenary task is for pupils to summarise their work by writing down 3 facts, 2 key words and 1 question. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Mendeleev & the Periodic table
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NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Mendeleev & the Periodic table

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Atomic Structure & Periodic Table’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson starts with a video about Mendeleev and the development of the periodic table, pupisl should answer questions alongside watching this video. After this work has been self-assessed pupils will be given an information sheet in pairs, this can be tag read as a class for lower ability pupils. Using this information pupils will need to answer a set of questions, they can complete these tasks in their book and once finished this work can be self-assessed using the answers provided. The next part of the lesson focuses on metals vs. non-metals, pupils will be introduced to the idea that the periodic table is split into two groups and will then need to use a poster activity to summarise the differences in properties between these two groups. Once this work has been self-assessed, pupils will then be given another set of information about different types of metals and pupils will use this information to complete a worksheet. The plenary activity is a an exit card where pupils will need to summarise what they have learnt by writing down three key words, one fact and one question on a piece of paper which can be handed to the teacher as they leave. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Electronic Configuration
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NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - Electronic Configuration

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Atomic Structure & Periodic Table' SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience First task is a true or false task about the structure of an atom just to remind pupils about what they already know about these sub-atomic particles. Then pupils are played a video about the rules regarding electronic configuration, with which they should fill in a worksheet, either completing sentences or answering questions. Once this is finished pupils will self-assess their work. Next, the rules of how many electrons each shell can hold is demonstrate using diagrams, pupils are given examples to further consolidate this information. Next, pupils are given a table with different elements listed, they will need to identify the mass number, atomic number, draw and write out the electronic configuration for each element. This can be assessed once it has been completed. The next task is an extension of what has just been completed, pupils are given a worksheet where they need to fill in the electron shells for the first 20 elements as well as write out the electronic configuration. Again, pupils will be provided with the answers to mark this work. The final two activities focuses on the importance of how many electrons are in the outer shell of an atom of an element and what this means for the reactivity of this element. Pupils will watch a further video and also complete fill-in-the-blank sentences to summarise what they have learnt. The plenary task is a set of graded questions about atomic structure. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - The development of the atomic model
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NEW AQA GCSE Chemistry (2016) - The development of the atomic model

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Atomic Structure & Periodic Table' SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson starts with a video about the developments in the atomic model starting from Greek philosophers to 20th Century scientists. Pupils are given a set of questions to answer whilst watching the video, this work can be self-assess using answers provided. Next, pupils are given a set of cards with bits of information about different scientists involved in the development of the model of the atom. Pupils should put these cards in order and then use the information on the cards to formulate a timeline in their books, they should use the information on the cards to add labels describing the work of each of the scientists. Once this work has been marked, pupils are then introduced to the idea of isotopes and ions. Pupils will then watch a video and will need to answer questions whilst watching and also complete a fill-in-the-blank summary sentence about what they have learnt. This work can be assessed using the answers provided. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)