A full lesson covering section 4.1.2 e, g and h of the OCR A chemistry specification- the reactivity of and reactions of alkanes. It covers why alkanes are relatively unreactive then the various stages in the reactions of alkanes with halogens. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers included

A full lesson covering section 4.1.2 c the physical properties of Alkanes. This covers the trend in boiling point, the effect of branched chains on boiling point and a recap on the process of fractional distillation Includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 4.1.2e of the OCR A level specification- the burning of alkanes. It covers both complete and incomplete combustion and the problems associated with carbon monoxide. Offer lost of opportunity to practice balancing equations as well as recall of the reacting masses equations from module 2 Includes a starter, full notes, a variety of student activities and a differentiated summary at the end Some slides have notes to support delivery All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.1c of the OCR A level chemistry specification. It covers the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols and the resistance to oxidation or tertiary alcohols. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student tasks and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.1 b, d and e- the combustion, elimination and substitution reactions of alcohols. It covers the combustion of alcohols, the difference between burning alcohols and alkanes, the dehydration of alcohols to form alkenes, how heating under reflux works and substitution reactions with hydrogen halides. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various independent student learning activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included

This is a full lesson covering section 4.2.2a and of the OCR A level chemistry specification. It covers synthetic routes and provides students with a summary diagram of all the reactions studied so far in the course. It also introduces analysing compounds with multiple functional groups as well as how reactions can be used to convert one functional group to another in multi-step procedures This is the third of a series of lessons covering section 4.2.2a and PAG5 The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end . All answers included Edited 21/03 to add extra exam question Please see my shop for further resources

A complete lesson covering specification section 4.2.4 b of the OCR A level chemistry the link between infrared radiation and global warming. It covers how certain bonds absorb IR radiation and then vibrate more, effectively trapping heat. It explains the difference between the green house effect and global warming. It also looks at some of the ways we are making the problem worse as well as the possible effects. In revision it also includes the role of HFCs and HCFCs. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.4 f and g of the OCR Chemistry specification- mass spectroscopy. It shows how the molecular ion is formed and how the M peak can be used to determine molecular mass. It also covers fragmentation and the uses of fragments to help identify compounds. It also discusses the M+1 peak and its implications, including a formula to discover the number of carbons. The lesson closes with some practice using mass spectra, The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end, All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 5.1.1 j and k of the OCR A level Chemistry specification- rates, activation energy and the Arrhenius equation. It also covers the content required for PAG 10.3 including a method and a sample results table. Although designed for OCR would suit any a level chemistry course. The lesson introduces the Arrhenius equation, what it is for and how to use it including in its logarithmic form. The includes worked examples and student led activities. This can either be delivered using theoretical examples or by collecting practical results. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers included.

This is a complete lesson covering section 5.1.2 b, c, d and e of module 5 the OCR A level chemistry course- calculating Kc. It remind students what Kc and how to calculate it when given the data. It then covers deriving the units for Kc and the two types of equilibria (homogeneous and heterogeneous). The lesson closes with how to calulate Kc directly from experimental results including the use of titrations to establish concentration. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, worked examples, lots of student practice and a differentiated summary at the end All answers provided

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 e and f of the OCR chemistry specification- Kw and strong bases. It goes through how to calculate the ionisation of water (Kw) and its use in the pH scale. It also look as at calculating the pH of strong bases as well as pOH. It also covers the links between pH and pOH and how one can be used to calculate the other. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers are included I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets

A complete lesson covering section 5.5.1 of the AQA trilogy GCSE specification- energy changes in reactions. It covers: Endothermic and exothermic reactions Calculating energy changes Energy changes RPA It includes a multiple choice section and lots of exam questions Answers provided

A complete lesson covering AQA trilogy and chemistry GCSE paper 2. It includes: Rates Equilibria Hydrocarbons Atmosphere Using resources chromatography RPA Rates RPA Gas tests Includes a variety of activities including multiple choice and exam questions Includes the 2022 version and an updated version for 2023 All answers provided

A complete lesson covering the specification points from AQA Chemistry and Trilogy-electron structure and the periodic table. We have a knowledge rich curriculum so the lesson focuses on the key knowledge required and ensuring that students have remembered this knowledge. Various activities are included including exam practice and a do now I actively avoid photocopying so all resources are within the PPT itself All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 5.2.1 b and e of the OCR Chemistry specification- Born-Haber cycles. The lesson covers the construction of Born Haber cycles, building upon the study of Hess’ law from year 12. It follows the explicit instruction model of delivery with an introduction including full notes then opportunities for I do, we do and you. It includes several example questions along with exam questions. All answers provided The lesson includes a starter and a differentiated summary at the end I aim to reduce photocopying so all resources are in the PPT (27 slides in total)

A complete lesson covering section 6.2.2 a, b c and d of the OCR chemistry specification- amino acids, amides and chirality. The lesson starts by looking at the structure of amino acids. It then looks at the reactions of amino acids with bases, other acids and alcohol. This includes practice at drawing the structures of the various products produced. The lesson then moves to amides including the various ways of naming them. The last part of the lesson looks at chirality and the effect of different optical isomers when used in medicine. The lesson includes lots of independent tasks All answers provided I aim to actively reduce photocopying so all activities are within the PPT which is 40 slides long

A pair of lessons covering sections 5.2.3 f-i of the OCR Chemistry specification- electrode potentials The first lesson starts by looking at what half-cells are, how they are formed and the importance of salt bridges. It also covers how they can be used to measure standard electrode potentials. The lesson then covers half equations and using them to calculate the voltage of a electrochemical cell. The second lesson looks at the feasibility of reactions and how they can be predicted using half-cells. It also looks at the limitations of using electrode potentials to predict reactions Both lessons include lots of student independent work tasks and all answers are included I am to reduce photocopying so all activties are in the PPTs (30 slides and 25 slides each)

A complete lesson covering section 6.2.3 a-c of the OCR Chemistry specification- condensation polymerisation to form polyesters and polyamides. The lesson starts by recapping addition polymerisation for year 12. It then introduces condensation polymers. The lesson then goes through the formation of polyamides and polyesters using either one monomer or two. The lesson includes multiple opportunities for students to independently practice. The lesson then covers the hydrolysis of polymers to return to the original monomers. The final part of the lesson is practice at working out the original monomer using a digram of the original polymer. The lesson includes lots of independent tasks I aim to reduce photocopying so all activities and answers are in the PowerPoint- a total of 42 slides

A complete lesson covering section 5.2.3 a- e of the OCR Chemistry specification - redox reactions and carrying out redox titrations. The lesson opens with a reminder of oxidation numbers from year 12. It then looks at reducing and oxidising agents using an example to reinforce the idea. The lesson then moves onto how half equations can be used to construct overall equations for reactions, again with students led practice. It then looks at using oxidation numbers to complete equations, including when some species are missing from the equation (such as water) . The final part of the lesson looks at redox titrations including both how to carry them out as well as various examples of calculation including calculating purity and using it to work out water of crystalisation. The lesson includes worked examples and student independent practice. I aim to reduce copying so all activities are within the PowerPoint- 36 slides in total