Over 200 resources available for KS3-KS4 Science, KS5 Chemistry and Whole School! Lesson resources are suitable for live lessons in school, remote teaching at home or independent student study. It’s your choice how you use them 😊 Don’t forgot to explore my free resources too!
Over 200 resources available for KS3-KS4 Science, KS5 Chemistry and Whole School! Lesson resources are suitable for live lessons in school, remote teaching at home or independent student study. It’s your choice how you use them 😊 Don’t forgot to explore my free resources too!
A complete lesson including starter activity, AfL work tasks and main work tasks on atomic structure. Suitable for AQA GCSE Chemistry and Combined Science (Higher and foundation)
By the end of this lesson KS4 students should be able to:
Describe the atomic structure of an atom
Construct a diagram of the atomic structure of an atom
Calculate the number of sub-atomic particles in different elements
The teacher will be able to check students have met these learning objectives through mini AfL tasks for students to complete
All tasks have worked out answers, which will allow students to self assess their work during the lesson
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6 Full Lesson Bundle on Nitrogen Compounds and Polymers suitable for the OCR A Level Chemistry specification. Please review the learning objectives below.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Amines
To know how to name amines using IUPAC rules
To understand the basicity of amines in terms of proton acceptance by the nitrogen lone pair
To understand the reactions of amines with dilute inorganic acids
Lesson 2: Preparation of Amines
To know the reaction steps involved in the preparation of aromatic amines by reduction of nitroarenes using tin and concentrated hydrochloric acid
To know the reaction steps involved in the preparation of aliphatic amines by substitution of haloalkanes with excess ethanolic ammonia or amines
To explain the reaction conditions that favours the formation of a primary aliphatic amine
To explain the reaction conditions that favours the formation of a quaternary ammonium salt
Lesson 3: Amino Acids and Their Reactions
To know the general formula for an α-amino acid as RCH(NH2)COOH
To understand the following reactions of amino acids:
(i) reaction of the carboxylic acid group with alkalis and in the formation of esters
(ii) reaction of the amine group with acids
Lesson 4: Chirality
To know that optical isomerism is an example of stereoisomerism, in terms of non- superimposable mirror images about a chiral centre
To identify chiral centres in a molecule of any organic compound.
To construct 3D diagrams of optical isomers including organic compounds and transition metal complexes
Lesson 5: Amides
To review the synthesis of primary and secondary amides
To understand the structures of primary and secondary amides
To name primary and secondary amides
Lesson 6: Condensation Polymers
1.To know that condensation polymerisation can lead to the formation of i) polyesters ii) polyamides
2. To predict from addition and condensation polymerisation:
i) the repeat unit from a given monomer(s) (ii) the monomer(s) required for a given section of a polymer molecule (iii) the type of polymerisation
3. To understand the acid and base hydrolysis of i) the ester groups in polyesters ii) the amide groups in polyamides
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3 Full Lesson Bundle on Buffer Solutions. This bundle covers the AQA A Level Chemistry specification. Please review the learning objectives below.
**Part 1: Explaining How Buffer Solutions Work
To know a buffer solution is a system that minimises pH changes on addition of small amounts of an acid or base
To describe how a buffer solution is formed using weak acids, salts and weak bases
To explain qualitatively the action of acidic and basic buffers
**Part 2: Buffer Solution Calculations (Part 1)
To calculate the pH of a buffer solution containing a weak acid and the salt of a weak acid by using the Ka expression and pH equation
To calculate equilibrium concentrations, moles or mass of the components of a weak acid-salt of a weak acid buffer solution
Part 3: Buffer Solution Calculations (Part 2)
To calculate changes in pH when a small amount of acid or alkali is added to an acidic buffer solution
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AS Chemistry Bundle on Foundations in Chemistry. Suitable for AQA, OCR and Edexcel
The lessons include:
Lesson 1: Relative Masses
Define the terms relative atomic mass, relative formula mass and relative molecular mass
Calculate the relative formula mass and relative molecular mass of compounds and molecules
Lesson 2: Ions and the Periodic Table
To predict the ionic charge of ions based on the position of the element in the periodic table
To recall the names of common atomic and molecular ions
To be able write the formula of ionic compounds
Lesson 3: The Mole and The Avogadro Constant
Know that the Avogadro constant is the number of particles in a mole
Calculate the number of moles present in a given mass of an element or compound using the mole equation
Rearrange the mole equation to calculate either the number of moles, Mr or mass of an element or compound
Lesson 4: Moles and Equations
Know how to balance symbol equations
Calculate the moles of reactants or products based on chemical equations and mole ratios
Calculate the masses of reactants used or products formed based on chemical equations and mole ratios
Lesson 5: Ideal Gas Equation
Recall the ideal gas equation
2)Understand the properties of an ideal gas
Rearrange the ideal gas equation to determine either pressure, temperature, moles or volume
Lesson 6: Empirical and Molecular Formulae
Understand what is meant by ‘empirical formula’ and ‘molecular formula’
Calculate empirical formula from data giving composition by mass or percentage by mass
Calculate molecular formula from the empirical formula and relative molecular mass.
Lesson 7: Percentage Yield and Atom Economy
Know how to balance symbol equations
Calculate atom economy and percentage yield from balanced symbol equations
Calculate the masses and moles of products or reactants from balanced symbol equations
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A structured KS5 lesson including starter activity, AfL work tasks and main work task all with answers on simple and giant covalent structures
By the end of this lesson KS5 students should be able to:
LO1: To describe the structure of simple and giant covalent compounds
LO2: To explain how the structure and bonding of simple and giant covalent compounds link to their different physical properties
LO3: To evaluate the potential applications of covalent structures based on their physical properties (stretch & challenge)
**Note for teachers: For the main work task the use of covalent models to recreate structure 1,2 and 3 is advised.
However, conducting the main work task is still possible without the use of models! (Please just use the info sheet instead, which contains printable images of structures 1,2 and 3 instead)
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13 flashcards on reactions and observations (if applicable) on:
–> Qualiative analysis tests for the following ions: carbonate, sulfate, barium, halides, ammonium
–> Group 2 element reactions with acids, water and oxygen
–> Group 2 compound reactions with acids and water. The uses of these reactions are also included
–> Colours of halogens in their natural state, in water or cyclohexane
–> Displacement reaction of halogens with metal halides
–> Disproportation reactions of chlorine
Instructions For Printing - Print these flashcards 4 pages per sheet, one sided preferrably on A4 card
Treasury tags will be needed to keep the flashcards together
24 Flashcards on Transition Elements & Redox Reactions. Based on the OCR A level Chemistry Specification Point 5.3.1
Students will be able to:
Recall the reactions, including ionic equations, and the accompanying colour changes of aqueous Cu2+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Mn2+ and Cr3+ with aqueous sodium hydroxide and aqueous ammonia, including:
(i) precipitation reactions
(ii) complex formation with excess aqueous sodium hydroxide and aqueous ammonia
Interpret the redox reactions using relevant half equations and oxidation numbers for the:
interconversions between Fe2+ and Fe3
interconversions between Cr3+ and Cr2 O 72–
reduction of Cu2+ to Cu+ and 2 7
disproportionation of Cu+ to Cu2+ and Cu
**Instructions for Printing: Print these flashcards 4 pages per sheet, one sided (preferrably on A4 card). Treasury tags will be needed to keep the flashcards together **
11 flashcards on shapes of molecules and ions:
–> Shapes included: Tetrahedral, Trigonal Planar, Linear, Non-linear, Octahedral, Trigonal Pyramidal, Trigonal Bipyramidal
–> Examples and diagrams included
–> Key terms explained
–> Electron pair replusion order included
Instructions For Printing: Print these flashcards 4 pages per sheet, one sided, preferrably on A4 card
Treasury tags will be needed to keep the flashcards together
56 flashcards on OCR A level Chemistry equations and formulae (both year 12 and 13 content)
Specific printing instructions have been included and should be followed so that flashcards can be successfully printed.
Important Note: These flashcards are only suitable to be printed as A6 flashcards (1/4 size of A4)
Included are keywords from the following OCR A Level chemistry modules:
Module 2 – Foundation Chemistry
Module 3 – The Periodic Table & Energy
Module 5 – Physical Chemistry & Transition Elements
Module 6 – Organic Chemistry & Analysis
52 flashcards on OCR A level Chemistry keywords and definitions - Year 13 content only
Specific printing instructions have been included and should be followed so that flashcards can be successfully printed.
Important Note: These flashcards are only suitable to be printed as A6 flashcards (1/4 size of A4)
Included are keywords from the following OCR A Level chemistry modules:
Module 5 – Physical Chemistry and Transition Elements
Module 6 – Organic Chemistry and Analysis
Step by Step checklist on how to balance any symbol equation. To support this checklist there is a worked example document with two examples of balancing equations using the steps from the checklist. Perfect for teaching KS3-KS5
A structured KS5 lesson (Part 2 of 2) including starter activity and practice questions with answers on ionisation energy
By the end of this lesson KS5 students should be able to:
To explain the trend in first ionisation energies down a group
To explain the trend in first ionisation energies across period 2
To explain the trend in first ionisation energies across period 3
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A complete KS5 lesson including starter activity, main work task and answers on acid-base titration procedures
By the end of this lesson KS5 students should be able to:
Outline the techniques and procedures used when preparing a standard solution of required concentration
Outline the techniques and procedures used when carrying out acid–base titrations
Determine the uncertainty of measurements made during a titration practical
All tasks have worked out answers which will allow students to self assess their work in the lesson
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A structured KS5 lesson including starter activity, AfL work tasks and main work task all with answers on ** Explaining How Buffer Solutions Work** (Suitable for the OCR specification)
By the end of this lesson KS5 students should be able to:
To know a buffer solution is a system that minimises pH changes on addition of small amounts of an acid or base
To describe how a buffer solution is formed using weak acids, salts and strong alkalis
To explain the role of the conjugate acid-base pair in an acid buffer solution such as how the blood pH is controlled by the carbonic acid–hydrogencarbonate buffer system
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A structured KS5 lesson including starter activity, AfL work tasks and main work task all with answers on the pH of weak acids. Suitable for the AQA specification
By the end of this lesson KS5 students should be able to:
To recall the expression of pH for weak monobasic acids
To calculate the pH of weak monobasic acids using approximations
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A complete lesson including starter activity, main work task and (all answers included) on the States of Matter (KS3 chemistry)
This lesson is a great introduction to the Particle Model Topic in KS3 Chemistry
Students are introduced to the topic with a starter activity on solids, liquids and gases
By the end of the lesson students should be able to:
State examples of solids, liquids and gases
Describe solids, liquids and gases in terms of the particle model
Compare the different properties of solids, liquids and gases based on the particle model
Teacher is able to assess students understanding and progress through an interactive AfL task which can completed using A,B,C cards or on mini white boards
Students then complete a 20-30 minutes main work task (answers are provided for student self or peer assessment)
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A well structured lesson including starter activity and plenary task on reactions of halide ions.
By the end of the lesson students should be able to:
Describe an experiment to identify sodium halides with sulfuric acid (evidence of trend in reducing power)
Describe an experiment to identify metal halides with silver ions
Analyse various experiments (in questions) based on identifying halide ions
Students will be able to take rich notes throughout the lesson
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A well structured lesson including starter activity, mini AfL work tasks with answers, and plenary task on trends of physical and chemical properties of halogens
By the end of the lesson students should be able to:
To describe and explain the trend in electronegativity, boiling and melting points of the halogens
To describe and explain the trend in oxidising ability of halogens and reducing ability of the halide ions
To outline experiments to support the trend in oxidising ability of halogens
Students will be able to take rich notes on this topic
The teacher will be able to quickly assess students’ understanding on trends of halogens by carrying our mini AfL tasks either on mini white boards or in students’ books
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This lesson enables Year 12 students to plan for their 4th required practical on testing for cations and anions
Students are provided with a step to step guide on how to research hazards associated with chemicals, complete risk assessments, results table and also how to research appropriate practical methods.
Technician/teacher notes on method required are available
The learning objectives of the lesson are to plan for required practical 4 by:
Researching the risks associated with the experiment and creating appropriate risk assessment based on your findings
Researching appropriate experimental methods for testing for group 2 cations, NH4+ ions, CO32- ions, SO42- ions and halide ions
Constructing appropriate results tables to record your observations during the experiment
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